Hmmm, not sure if the blog title makes any sense... I’ll explain below!
I wanted to do a lil’ write up to share my Projects and Other sections. I've been loving adding Personal sized dividers and inserts into my Franklin Covey Compact setup because, as you can see in the bottom image, when my planner is closed or I'm at the front of my planner, they're hidden!
Here's what I wanted to accomplish in my planner
Why the above features benefit my planning system
Tabs and dividers that are constantly visible feel like persistent daily reminders for non-daily tasks and create the illusion that there’s more in my planner that I have to keep up with, which result in me turning away from it to avoid overwhelm. So not only do I have to update my weekly and monthly sections, I feel like I also have to check wellness, finance, business, home, etc., just in case I’m forgetting to track or keep up with something in those sections, even though those section mostly house inserts that are only ever updated on an as needed basis, depending on different happenings in my life.
Solution, inset Personal dividers and inserts!
Since my planner is setup with FC Compact inserts, I decided to inset some Personal size inserts and dividers. Personal size inserts are half an inch more narrow, so they’re hidden when placed within FC Compact inserts. This allows me to have dividers to section my projects (see first image), all without them being constantly visible. I can also add hidden inserts for my trackers and as needed pages, with an indexing system using page flags instead of extra, additional sections (below image).
Why this is a game changer for my planning productivity
I no longer have to waste time flipping through different sections in my planner, I can better focus on my weekly and monthly planning pages, which are the most valuable to me day to day. My trackers and logs are organized and easy to find, my projects get to have their own space, and no longer does any of it constantly remind me of its existence or distract me.
Below you can see when my pages are closed and I'm at the front of my planner, the 1-6 dividers in my Projects section and page flags in my Other section are hidden.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this through, I hope it gave you some ideas if you're also feeling overwhelmed with all the different pages and sections in your planner. I'm interested to see how this could work with Pocket/Mini. I might give it a try next time I'm using a Pocket planner.
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Created for categorized FAQs. |
Updated to better showcase our freebies! |
Some new size have been added to PPCO.
This was a BIG upload, with a total of 696 new images and downloadable files added to the shop! Though inevitable when working with a large volume of repetitive file work, fingers are crossed over here for minor mixups.
Of course if you find any errors in the listings or files, please send us an email so we can get everything fixed. We'll be doing a few more comb overs here as well.
Here are a few things to note:
Thank you so much if you took the time to read this through. I truly hope you enjoy the new additions, and I'm keeping an eye out on social media for your photos with the new sizes. I'll be using FC Compact for 2022 myself.
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I was inspired by Chris (my dude, significant other, fartknocker, sweet pea) who started a more guided way of journaling. Writing about his day, something that didn't go well, how to improve that something, gratitude, and a small writing prompt. This seemed ideal because I was having trouble just writing. I wanted to take his method, stick to it for 30 days in hopes for a clearer mind, the ability to write aimlessly without guidance, and a formed habit of journaling.
This journal focuses on
I'm going to take some time in morning to write out my goals, affirmation, and heartfelt desire, as well as log my start of the day moods and emotional ratings. At the end of the day, I'll do my daily summary, the writing prompt, gratitude, accomplishment, and end of the day mood updates. Sounds like a good, and healthy way to start and end a day.
Below you can download the book for yourself and join me in 30 days of journaling. This would be great for anyone who feels they need some guidance to kickstart a journaling habit. These are formatted simple, with no cutting needed. Just print, fold, and bind.
Click here to download the free journal printable!
Print on A4 paper for an A5 booklet,
or print on Letter size paper for a Half Letter size booklet.
Please note: It's super important to read the provided instructions, as some of the pages need to be in a specific order.
If you're comfortable, don't forget to share on Instagram using the hashtag #peanutsplannerco or tag me @peanutsplannerco. I would love to read your writing prompts!
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