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#2: 3 Planning Hacks (I Use Every Week!)

11/3/2016

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 Welcome to the second post in the Createyou86 November Edition Blog Series.  People are always looking for hacks, and shortcuts to use to stay organized, and take less time to plan their weeks, or months out.  In this post i am going to share three planning hacks that i use EVERY WEEK to stay ahead of the game in my own planners. 

1. Sticker Selection
Keep the stickers that you use every week handy (I keep mine in a sticker box with tabs labeled "Weekly" which i know i use every single week regardless of the theme) If you use this hack you can simply grab the stickers that you use every week such as: trash, cat litter, laundry, cleaning, bills, work schedule, hydrate etc. without worrying about all of the other stickers that you have such as labels, holidays, and seasons.
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2. Pens
I use black pen EVERY WEEK.  This is because it is bold, and stands out over the colored washi, and stickers that i might use to decorate my week on two pages spread.  Make sure that you are using a pen, or pencil that you can read (they say that you will more easily remember things that are written in blue ink, than black ink.) Maybe i should try a blue Papermate Inkjoy instead of black?  Whatever your preference, you should be able to clearly see your tasks written down so you can quickly glance at your planner, and not have to search for where you have written items in your planner.
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#3 Check Yourself
At the end of every week make sure to check that your planner is REALLY working for you.  This may be as simple as checking how many of your tasks were completed during the week, and it maybe as complex as creating weekly goals aside from your normal planning.  If your planner isn't working, or you aren't achieving your weekly tasks something probably has to change.  Don't be afraid to change planners, or update your planner so that it is always working its hardest for you, and your aren't working your hardest to make it work.
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I hope that you have enjoyed these three simple planning hacks that i use each, and every week in my planners, and that you are as excited about this series as i am.

​Let me know in the comments below what is your favorite planner hack?  
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11 Comments
Mamaguru link
11/8/2016 07:57:45 am

Amazing! You remind me of my bestie who is also a crackerjack organizer! Love it!!

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Jamie Reed link
11/8/2016 08:28:49 am

Good tips, I'm working on getting more organized! I can use all the help I can get!!

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Emily Leonard
11/8/2016 12:07:22 pm

Jamie,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope that these tips help you find you way, and welcome to the community!

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Abby @ WinsteadWandering link
11/8/2016 08:44:52 am

I have to confess that I don't really "get" planner stickers. Are they to help clearly identify important events? Are they a substitute for writing things in? Are they just to make it look pretty? They sound like a fun idea, I'm just a little confused by them.

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Emily Leonard
11/8/2016 12:09:10 pm

Abby,
Thanks for stopping by. Stickers can be both functional, and pretty, and they can act as visual reminders, or you can use them as bullet points and still write what they are next to them. Good luck i hope that this post was helpful for you!

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Rhonda Swan link
11/8/2016 10:09:04 am

Lots of great value here. Way to plan unstopppable! Cheers!

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Emily Leonard
11/8/2016 12:03:44 pm

Rhonda,
Thanks for stopping by. I'll always keep trying!

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Jenni link
11/8/2016 02:50:46 pm

Great post! I love my planner and couldn't imagine life without it! I find that using colored pens help me - I color code different tasks and activities and that helps me easily know whats on my calendar that day.

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Emily Leonard
11/8/2016 05:06:29 pm

Jenni,
Thanks for stopping by. I couldn't imagine life without my planner either! My eye doesn't follow a color code. It just doesn't work for me, but I am glad that you found something that works for you!

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Jennifer Dunham link
11/8/2016 09:50:35 pm

I love that you use so many stickers! It seems like a really good way to make things stand out and keep track but also have a little bit of fun with your planner.

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Emily Leonard
11/8/2016 09:51:50 pm

Jennifer,
Thanks for stopping by. I have loved stickers for as long as I can remember! Stickers for me are just that pretty, and functional!

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