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How to Use Planners, Notebooks & Journals the Right Way

Have you ever bought a beautiful new planner, convinced it would finally keep your life organized—only to stop using it a few weeks later? Or maybe you have multiple notebooks, but when you need to find an important note, it’s nowhere to be found. It’s not that planners and notebooks don’t work—i...

by Megan Sumrell — Mar 23, 2025

4 Levels of Planning

Usually, when most people think about planning, I’ve found they focus on two extremes—either daily to-do lists or big-picture annual goals. But here’s the problem: daily lists keep you stuck in the weeds, and long-term goals often get forgotten after the excitement wears off. This leads to overwh...

by Megan Sumrell — Mar 16, 2025

A Different Way to Think About Goals

Have you ever sat down to set goals or dream about the future—only to feel completely stuck? Maybe you’ve spent years in survival mode, juggling work, home, relationships, and responsibilities, so much so that you don’t even know what you want anymore. Or maybe you finally have more time and spac...

by Megan Sumrell — Mar 09, 2025

Delegating vs. Transfer of Ownership: What's the Difference?

You know that feeling when you finally delegate a task, thinking it’s off your plate—only to find yourself checking in, reminding, and following up to make sure it actually gets done? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Here’s how it usually played out: I’d sit down, assign tasks to my family, and feel so...

by Megan Sumrell — Mar 02, 2025

The 5-Step Test for Any New Productivity Tool

Be honest—how many times have you downloaded a new app, bought a planner, or tried a new tool, convinced it would change your life… only to never use it again? We’ve all been there! With so many new productivity tools constantly being introduced, it’s easy to jump on board without stopping to ask...

by Megan Sumrell — Feb 23, 2025

4 Steps to Re-Establish Routines

Hey friend. Let’s be real—life gets busy, and sometimes our routines take a backseat. One day it’s just a skipped workout or forgotten planner, and the next thing you know, your carefully crafted habits feel miles away. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: you don’t have to dive back into everything...

by Megan Sumrell — Feb 16, 2025

How to Reverse Organize

Hey friend! If you’ve ever spent hours organizing a space only for it to become cluttered again in days, you’re not alone. The problem? We usually start with stuff—sorting, labeling, and trying to make it all fit. But what if we flipped that approach? Instead of organizing around what you have, t...

by Megan Sumrell — Feb 09, 2025

Know the Value of Your Time

Hey friend, let’s talk about your time—and how much it’s really worth. You might not think about it this way, but your time is one of the most valuable resources you have. And yet, we all find ourselves caught up in the hustle, overloading our schedules with things that drain us instead of focusi...

by Megan Sumrell — Feb 02, 2025

How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Works

Feeling overwhelmed or irritable before the day even begins? You’re not alone. The way you start your morning has a huge impact on the rest of your day, but most people confuse a *task list* with a *routine.* This time of year is a great time to assess your morning routine and determine if it ne...

by Megan Sumrell — Jan 26, 2025

How to Handle "Carryover Tasks"

Let’s be honest—sometimes, tasks from your plan don’t get done. You start the week with a solid plan, but life throws you a curveball, you underestimate how long something would take, or maybe you just weren’t feeling it. It happens to all of us (yes, even me), and that’s okay! Instead of lettin...

Jan 19, 2025

Are You Too Organized?

Hey friend! Did you know there’s such a thing as being too organized? Yep, you heard me right! If you’ve got rainbow binders, color-coded folders, or perfectly labeled bins—but still can’t find what you need—you might be over-organizing. The goal of organizing is simple: Can you find what you nee...

by Megan Sumrell — Jan 12, 2025

Choosing a Planner You Will Actually Use

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stared at rows of planners—online or in Target—and thought, “Why are there so many options? How am I supposed to pick one?!” 🙋‍♀️ With planners in every shape, size, and color (some with bells, whistles, and glittery stickers), it’s easy to get overwhelmed and end u...

by Megan Sumrell — Jan 05, 2025

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