Multiply the poor timing by my first day back at work after a vacation, my lingering pneumonia, and a bit of an autoimmune flare, and that's a set-up for disaster!
But, wait, you say...isn't Giftie a guru of time management?
Showing posts with label schedule. Show all posts
Showing posts with label schedule. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The Difference Between a Planner and Time Management
At 9:47 a.m. this morning, I got my first cup of coffee. Considering that I start my day at 6:45 a.m., this is a problem.
Multiply the poor timing by my first day back at work after a vacation, my lingering pneumonia, and a bit of an autoimmune flare, and that's a set-up for disaster!
But, wait, you say...isn't Giftie a guru of time management?
Multiply the poor timing by my first day back at work after a vacation, my lingering pneumonia, and a bit of an autoimmune flare, and that's a set-up for disaster!
But, wait, you say...isn't Giftie a guru of time management?
Friday, July 1, 2016
Trust Your Planner with Your Vacation Planning
Do you bring your planner on your summer vacations? Is it too much to pack? Does it stay at home? You think you don't need a plan because it's vacation?
Big mistake!
Big mistake!
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The Truth About Mothering a Child with Exceptional Needs
I've drafted the first line of this post over ten times. It started as a celebration of mothers who raise kids with exceptional needs.
But that wasn't enough.
It morphed into a cutesy illustration of what moms of "normal" children can expect - footprint art, tissue paper flowers, or breakfast made from cereal and spilled milk - versus what moms of kiddos with special needs can expect.
But if a child can't remove his corrective foot braces, has inadequate fine motor skills, or had seizures pretty much every day this week, moms already know they won't be getting that traditional stuff. They don't need me to tell them (or you) that.
I owe it to the mom who stood by me in the special park (the one with a wheelchair swing and an adult-sized harness swing) - watching our two "probably have autism but doctors are nervous to label them" kids to make sure they were at least not physically mean to each other - to tell the truth.
But that wasn't enough.
It morphed into a cutesy illustration of what moms of "normal" children can expect - footprint art, tissue paper flowers, or breakfast made from cereal and spilled milk - versus what moms of kiddos with special needs can expect.
But if a child can't remove his corrective foot braces, has inadequate fine motor skills, or had seizures pretty much every day this week, moms already know they won't be getting that traditional stuff. They don't need me to tell them (or you) that.
I owe it to the mom who stood by me in the special park (the one with a wheelchair swing and an adult-sized harness swing) - watching our two "probably have autism but doctors are nervous to label them" kids to make sure they were at least not physically mean to each other - to tell the truth.
Monday, May 2, 2016
3 New Ways to Write a Schedule in a Planner
Today I'm sharing three simple tricks that I use when writing my schedule in my planner.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Pomodoro Time Management for Lazy Planners
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The Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique in which people basically use a timer to get themselves to get things done in brief and successive periods of time.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique in which people basically use a timer to get themselves to get things done in brief and successive periods of time.
Monday, April 11, 2016
13 Genius Items to Include in Your Planner
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Using a planner is not just about the binder or the inserts. Using a planner is about making it work for you.
Using a planner is not just about the binder or the inserts. Using a planner is about making it work for you.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
What Do People Think I Do
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Every morning, I get out of bed when my husband leaves for work. Doesn't that sound lazy and decadent?
Every morning, I get out of bed when my husband leaves for work. Doesn't that sound lazy and decadent?
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Trying a Traditional Day on Two Pages Approach to Planning
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There is a reason that traditional planner producers, like Franklin Covey, produce certain planner page layouts.
There is a reason that traditional planner producers, like Franklin Covey, produce certain planner page layouts.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Two Schedules in One Planner
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Is keeping two schedules in a single planner overkill?
Maybe not.
Is keeping two schedules in a single planner overkill?
Maybe not.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Free Planner Printable - Graph and Lined Paper
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Once again, I'm teaming up with Becky at Planner Fun to share many ways to use her free printables in a planner.
Keep reading to find out how to get a free printable!
Once again, I'm teaming up with Becky at Planner Fun to share many ways to use her free printables in a planner.
Keep reading to find out how to get a free printable!
Monday, February 8, 2016
The Parts of a Simplified Daily Plan
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In the world of productivity, whether in the home or in the office, there is a term called magic minimums.
In the world of productivity, whether in the home or in the office, there is a term called magic minimums.
Friday, February 5, 2016
How to Use a Planner for Work and Real Life
I have trouble using two planners. I double book things, miss things, and get confused if everything isn't in one place.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Learn New Ways to Use a Free Planner Printable Schedule
As part of my ongoing monthly planner series with Becky from Planner Fun, I am showing you 6 new ways to use her newest, free planner printable.
Friday, January 1, 2016
Top Ten Planner Posts of the Year
If you are bookmarking and sharing a single Giftie post, this is THE ONE!
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Top Ten Planner Posts of the Year: Post # 3
Using a schedule in a planner? Check out the #3 Giftie Top Ten post.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
What to Plan in a Planner
People ask me constantly, "what do you even put in a planner?"
Well, lots of stuff.
Well, lots of stuff.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
How to Get Everything Done
Sometimes it feels like whatever I do and however hard I try, I get nothing done.
The day passes by without accomplishing anything.
The day passes by without accomplishing anything.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
It's Time to Start Planning for the Holidays
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I hate it when a store plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving.
I rarely buy a single gift before Black Friday.
I never put up a tree until we have some leftover turkey in the fridge.
I hate it when a store plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving.
I rarely buy a single gift before Black Friday.
I never put up a tree until we have some leftover turkey in the fridge.
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| Check out the nose on our Cajun St. Nick! |
Monday, October 19, 2015
5 Easy Steps to Transform a Blank Page Into a Planner Page
As I write this, I'm thinking about tomorrow. It's going to be a Monday. I'm working on reducing stress, so having a plan to start the week is essential.
I often use pre-created daily forms of some sort, but I am not too uppity to just use blank paper!
I have five key steps that transform a page of blank paper into a form for making a schedule.
1. Double Hole Punch
Double hole punch the blank page, as I've explained before, so that the blank page can go on the side of the planner OPPOSITE tomorrow's weekly entry.
2. Fold in 1/2 (or in 1/4s or 1/3s)
Fold the page, keeping the edges even, to create straight lines.
TIP: Find a layout that you love on Pinterest and copy it by folding the page accordingly.
In the example below, I folded once in half, to make a vertical middle line. I dotted the line for my own visual help. Compare the middle, dotted line to the horrible hand drawn line on the left by the rings.
The folded, dotted line looks so much better!
3. Label
I labeled the upper right corner is the day/date, the times (6 a.m. to 9 a.m., right between the dots), a.m. specific tasks, p.m. specific tasks, and menu (all on the right).
The left column is for my tasks (from top to bottom) and my prep list (or things to bring out of the house with me, from bottom to top).
4. Add Monthlies
Monthlies hold my appointments. Obviously, they are the backbone of a daily plan for most people.
TIP: If you have very few appointments, choose a task-based layout instead of my appointment-based one.
Once I add appointments to the daily plan, I strike them out on the monthly calendar pages.
5. Add Weeklies
Weeklies contain my tasks. As I recopy them, I move any that are time-specific to my a.m. or p.m. list.
The best thing about this set-up?
I can change it EACH DAY to reflect my priorities and whether it is an appointment, task, or list heavy day!
For more great Giftie organizing and planning posts, make sure to follow me on Pinterest!
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I often use pre-created daily forms of some sort, but I am not too uppity to just use blank paper!
I have five key steps that transform a page of blank paper into a form for making a schedule.
1. Double Hole Punch
Double hole punch the blank page, as I've explained before, so that the blank page can go on the side of the planner OPPOSITE tomorrow's weekly entry.
2. Fold in 1/2 (or in 1/4s or 1/3s)
Fold the page, keeping the edges even, to create straight lines.
TIP: Find a layout that you love on Pinterest and copy it by folding the page accordingly.
In the example below, I folded once in half, to make a vertical middle line. I dotted the line for my own visual help. Compare the middle, dotted line to the horrible hand drawn line on the left by the rings.
The folded, dotted line looks so much better!
3. Label
I labeled the upper right corner is the day/date, the times (6 a.m. to 9 a.m., right between the dots), a.m. specific tasks, p.m. specific tasks, and menu (all on the right).
The left column is for my tasks (from top to bottom) and my prep list (or things to bring out of the house with me, from bottom to top).
4. Add Monthlies
Monthlies hold my appointments. Obviously, they are the backbone of a daily plan for most people.
TIP: If you have very few appointments, choose a task-based layout instead of my appointment-based one.
Once I add appointments to the daily plan, I strike them out on the monthly calendar pages.
5. Add Weeklies
Weeklies contain my tasks. As I recopy them, I move any that are time-specific to my a.m. or p.m. list.
The best thing about this set-up?
I can change it EACH DAY to reflect my priorities and whether it is an appointment, task, or list heavy day!
For more great Giftie organizing and planning posts, make sure to follow me on Pinterest!
Etcetera.
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