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Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-30-2008 10:03AM
August 1: It’s August! That means it’s back-to-school time again. Take this weekend to make a list of all the things your children need: school supplies, new clothes, immunizations, etc. Check if their school has a dress code so that you don’t buy clothes they’ll never be able to wear.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-29-2008 9:15AM
If you have a student or future student you’d like to give a head start down the road to a successful and fulfilling life, the planners I’ve listed below can help him or her right out of the gate. Combine Reality and Imagination Whether school days have started or kids are holding class in the backyard, this unique Premier Primary Agenda encourages children ages 4 through 8 to develop good homework, study, and planning habits—and have fun while they do. Parents can join the game by helping kids choose Words of the Week to practice and by recording kids’ activities in the School Talk column. Every week includes a puzzle or game based on monthly learning themes. Two pages per week. Premier Primary Agenda Learning and Growing The bright, patriotic cover hints at the cheerful, academic experience waiting inside the Premier Elementary School Agenda. Designed to encourage students ages 6 through 12 to begin each week by setting goals and end each week by reflecting on their progress, this Premier Elementary School Agenda helps kids turn goal setting and character development into lifelong success. Two pages per week. Premier Elementary School Agenda Time to Get Serious With weekly tips and thoughts based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, The Premier Middle School Agenda is geared to students ages 11 through 15 and encourages development of decision-making skills by practicing daily prioritizing of tasks and defining weekly goals. This colorful, wire-bound Agenda is chock-full of useful features, including space for after school activities, daily fitness priorities, and personal reflection. It’s all packaged in a bright, easy-to-use design. Two pages per week. Premier Middle School Agenda All Grown Up but Fashionably Sized We know that, by high school, backpacks are full of textbooks, notebooks, and laptops, so this agenda was designed to include big features in a small package. Geared to kids ages 14 through 18, the 5" x 7" Premier High School Agenda combines long-term planning and personal accountability concepts from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens with entertaining trivia, weekly tips for success, motivating quotes, and a 24-page Resource Guide of tables, maps, and study tips. Two pages per week. Premier High School Agenda Better Than an Apple for the Teacher
Specially created to help teachers, counselors, and administrators organize their workload from the first day of school to the end of the school year, the unique format of the Educator Planning System includes a 7 Habits for Educators section; two-page monthly calendars and a full year of weekly pages in two-pages-per-week format; space for weekly goals, class objectives, tasks, and notes; and sections for lesson plans, future planning, and contacts. Educator Planning System
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-28-2008 12:15AM
By Dave Ulacia Were you one of the dozens (and dozens) of people that waited in line to receive the third-generation iPhone? It seems there are always new tech trends released daily. To keep up with the hordes of tech-trends, I’ll fill you in on some of FranklinCovey’s great products. Hopefully these trends tips will help you fulfill the rest of your summer in organized style. Having a difficult time deciding when to mow the lawn, fix the sprinklers, paint the garage, or clean the barbecue? Maybe a little prioritizing can help you get to all of your summer tasks before the leaves begin to fall. With our TasksPlus v.5 for Microsoft Outlook product, you’ll be able to effectively organize your tasks. TasksPlus integrates with your existing Microsoft Outlook application to help organize the never-ending list of daily tasks. The drag-and-drop capability of the product makes the ABC-123 task prioritizing much easier. Or, if you need to take your Tasks List on the go, just print off the binder size you need, and take it with you. Now, go ahead and prioritize your summer tasks because you can get it all done. Get Organized Tip: To accomplish all of the summer tasks ahead, write down each task you’d like to get done and give yourself a deadline. Each morning refer to the list and gauge how much time you’ll need to accomplish the task. By keeping yourself aware of the task and the time it will take to complete the task, you’ll be able to better prioritize your tasks. And, if you were one of the lucky ones to get a new Smartphone, or if you’d like to take better care of the Smartphone you already have, let it sit pretty in our PDA/Smartphone Case. This case comes in both a small and large size to protect the phone, and it even has elastic sides to fit whatever model of Smartphone you carry. And, with a magnetic flap closure, your phone will be safe from possible bumps or accidental drops. Get Organized Tip: Ever heard your phone buzzing and buzzing and buzzing and cannot find it? Try and always put your phone back in its place, and if you haven’t designated where that place is, decide today. It could be in your binder, in a Smartphone Case, in the phone-pocket of your tote or business case, or in your front-shirt pocket. Put it back in its place every time you’re done using it, and chances are, you’ll never have to scramble to find it. What are some of the summer trends in the Tech world that you’ve been excited for? Comment here, or head over to our Tech Forum and let us know.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-25-2008 11:21AM
July 31: Train yourself to be on time. Not only will it eliminate stress because you aren’t behind on time, but others will appreciate your punctuality. Try preparing for your day the night before. Pick out your outfit, pack your lunch, and leave your bag by the door. Then, you won’t have anything to trip you up on your way out the door.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-25-2008 11:20AM
July 30: Long-term projects can be a little deceiving. Before you know it, the deadline is only two days away and you haven’t even started. That’s why it’s crucial to make your own timeline and stick to it. Start with big milestones and then create tasks for each one with due dates attached.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-25-2008 11:20AM
July 29: It’s time to start recycling! Giving back to the environment is both smart and rewarding. Call your local recycle center to find out exactly what materials they accept, if they pick-up, and if they provide bins. Once you buy or make the recycle bins, store them in an area where you would normally put the trash—like the garage—so that you’ll remember to be more conscious of what you are throwing away and whether it can be recycled.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-25-2008 11:19AM
July 28: Lined with shampoo bottles, soap, and all kinds of smell-good products, the shower can become cluttered pretty quckly. Take time today to get rid of all of the empty bottles and miniature soap pieces. Be honest with yourself. If there are products in the shower that you don’t use all the time, store them underneath of the sink or in a vanity.
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-25-2008 10:25AM
537 votes were submitted. Here are the results to the question: What time of day to you find it easiest to organize? 57% said: Early before work starts 11% said: Midday, when I'm caught up from the morning 32% said: Evening, right before I leave for the day Do you agree with the results?
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-24-2008 12:37AM
By Miranda Frazier If you’re like me, many of your best ideas—or just a lot of “D’oh! I gotta do that tomorrow!” moments—come to mind in the handful of blinks before you drift off to blissful slumber each night. Sometimes I even come up with creative solutions to problems while I sleep. And when I’m really stressed, I have nightmares or sleep fitfully because of various concerns—and that invariably saps my energy and decreases productivity the following day. That’s why I’ve gotten in the habit of keeping my FranklinCovey Planner on my nightstand while I'm sleeping. I’ve just been burned too many times by forgetting something crucial or hitting on an idea I think is so great there’s no chance I’ll forget it. But guess what? When the rigmarole of morning rolls round, my nocturnal nuggets of brilliance are often miles away. I may remember them again later, and I may not. And that’s a chance I just can’t afford to take anymore. Worth It Despite the Dross Sure, every now and again some of those supposed epiphanies turn out to be a bit off the mark—if not complete clunkers—when I’m rested and fully coherent. But, many of them are incredibly important things that, left in my subconscious mind, could result in embarrassment, catastrophe, or missed opportunity. For me, it can be anything from remembering the cat is on his last bowlful of food to hitting on a great idea for mom’s birthday gift to fleeting bits of plot gold for that novel I’m working on. Good Whether You Prefer Paper or Plastic Of course, you don’t have to use one of our ingenious paper day planners to boost your effectiveness and forestall disaster. For you smartphone schedulers, any notebook—or even just a scrap of paper—will do. I find that a portable notepad with an attached writing instrument is perfect because I can take it in the car while I’m on errands or to the office to transfer to my desktop scheduling system or other computer applications. But all that really matters is that you have something handy when you rub your eyes and click the top of your ballpoint. Paper or Plastic? Rhapsody Daily Master Planning Pages Mia Zipper Binder File Folders
Submitted by GOAdmin on 07-23-2008 4:45PM
By Miranda Frazier If you’re like me, many of your best ideas—or just a lot of “D’oh! I gotta do that tomorrow!” moments—come to mind in the handful of blinks before you drift off to blissful slumber each night. Sometimes I even come up with creative solutions to problems while I sleep. And when I’m really stressed, I have nightmares or sleep fitfully because of various concerns—and that invariably saps my energy and decreases productivity the following day. That’s why I’ve gotten in the habit of keeping my FranklinCovey Planner on my nightstand while I'm sleeping. I’ve just been burned too many times by forgetting something crucial or hitting on an idea I think is so great there’s no chance I’ll forget it. But guess what? When the rigmarole of morning rolls round, my nocturnal nuggets of brilliance are often miles away. I may remember them again later, and I may not. And that’s a chance I just can’t afford to take anymore. Worth It Despite the Dross Sure, every now and again some of those supposed epiphanies turn out to be a bit off the mark—if not complete clunkers—when I’m rested and fully coherent. But, many of them are incredibly important things that, left in my subconscious mind, could result in embarrassment, catastrophe, or missed opportunity. For me, it can be anything from remembering the cat is on his last bowlful of food to hitting on a great idea for mom’s birthday gift to fleeting bits of plot gold for that novel I’m working on. Good Whether You Prefer Paper or Plastic Of course, you don’t have to use one of our ingenious paper day planners to boost your effectiveness and forestall disaster. For you smartphone schedulers, any notebook—or even just a scrap of paper—will do. I find that a portable notepad with an attached writing instrument is perfect because I can take it in the car while I’m on errands or to the office to transfer to my desktop scheduling system or other computer applications. But all that really matters is that you have something handy when you rub your eyes and click the top of your ballpoint. Paper or Plastic? Rhapsody Daily Master Planning Pages Mia Zipper Binder File Folders
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