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Practicing Self Control

As we navigate our lives and surroundings with countless distractions and demands, there is one trait that consistently emerges:   SELF-CONTROL At Planned and Proper, we believe that cultivating self-control...
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Mid-Year Check-In: Reflect, Refocus, and Recharge

Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? Time flies when you're making progress towards your goals! As a valued customer of Planned and Proper, we wanted to reach...
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How to Add Gratitude to Your Daily Life

How to Add Gratitude to Your Daily Life

Prior to my mother's passing, I had never made a habit of practicing gratitude. I believed it was an innate emotion that didn't require any conscious effort on my part....
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Top 20 Things to Track in your Planner

Top 20 Things to Track in your Planner

Keeping a planner is an excellent way to stay organized, focused, and productive. But what should you track in your planner? Here are the top 30 things to track in...
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"Planner Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your Planner"

It's so easy to feel overwhelmed with the never-ending to-do lists, appointments, and deadlines. A planner can be a lifesaver when it comes to staying organized and on top of...
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How I Eliminate Distractions.

How I Eliminate Distractions. How to Eliminate Distractions and Stay FocusedDistractions are all around us. From social media notifications to endless emails, it can be challenging to stay focused and...
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Prioritize Ruthlessly

"Sometimes we don't get a break, especially when our to-do list is long.  Instead, we rush, overload our plates and allow stress to take over. "Here's how I manage my...
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National Planner Day

National Planner Day

NATIONAL PLANNER DAY WAS AUGUST 1, 2022   National Planner Day is a day for planner lovers to celebrate their love of planners and reflect on just how much planning and...
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Write down your Not-To-Do List!

There is nothing more powerful than being able to add time back to your day and life.  If you're anything like me, your To-Do list is long, and completing it...
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Invitation to Inspire!

Invitation to Inspire!

As we move through 2022, being intentional with the goals you set for yourself allows you to prioritize and create a clear path. Whenever I'm in need of inspiration, I...
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Goal Motivation

January is traditionally the time where we create our goals or at the very least reassess where we are within them. Often we think about the main outcomes such as...
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New Year Inspiration!

  Happy New Year!  It's hard to believe we are already one week into 2022.  This is the time of year where we typically set goals, self-reflect, make resolutions, and...
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