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I’ve switched the blog to a simpler look so that the blog posts can be seen at a glance. I love that it has orange – my favorite color And I love that there aren’t any big bold distractions. Now our Color-Me Organized free downloads can be seen at a glance. Today’s Color-Me Organized illustration [...]

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planner

People often ask me, which is better to use: a paper or electronic planner? Here is the answer: There is no right answer. You first need to figure out some things about your brain and your life, such as: 1. Do you remember things better when you write them down? yes, no 2. Do you [...]

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Are your to-dos and projects piling up? Are you getting overwhelmed by the never-ending list? It might help you to really see what’s on your plate and not have too many projects. First set your table (dining room table if possible) with six plates. Put one project or to-do on each plate. (return this, fix [...]

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Structure stinks. Whenever I add formal structure to my day, my inner rebel sticks out her wicked tongue and gives me a raspberry. Thbfffft! I know that structure and routine bring freedom from worry, and yet I can’t stand the thought of being tied down to a time just because I said so.(Self parenting is [...]

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In my quest for quirky yet useful planners I always come back to this little wonder at little otsu.The Non-Planner really speaks to my Rightie. Lefties beware… its a bit squiggly.This is just one page. It has more traditional looking planning sections as well.See other funky planners at the little otsu site.

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I’m a bit obsessed with planners for time management, mostly because I really stink at using most of them. Like many right brainers, I have particular preferences and most planners are made for lefties.Lefties remember dates. Righties are more likely to remember a day of the week. I remember where the day is visually on [...]

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I started reading the newest SARK book and keep putting it down. It’s not because I don’t like it. It’s because I like it soooooo much. I want to slow down and savor it like a toasty warm cup of hot chocolate or a steak done to perfection. Thank you SARK for putting your thoughts [...]