Using a Planner to Crush Your 2019 Goals
I shared a confession over on Instagram that I thought deserved a longer post.As the creator of the #ruletheworldplanner, you'd think I take my planner everywhere with me, and that I'm basically organized AF right? Well actually, the other day as I was shipping 2019 to my amazing customers when I realized I HADN'T EVEN PULLED ONE OUT FOR MYSELF! I didn't even realize I was still using my 2018 copy. I leave mine open since I'm constantly looking at it, but I was ON THE WRONG WEEK to begin with! The planner has the first week of January included, but I hadn't even noticed! Instead of kicking myself, I took the time over the weekend to grab my copy off the stock shelves, sit down and just get organized. (If you've been watching Tidying Up On Netlifx you've probably been doing this a lot).I have always LOVED organizing - like next level.... I've been using the Konmari method for years, even before her book came out! My college roommate taught me how to do the folding, and I was hooked. I would go over to my friends house's and help them organize and tidy up their closets. We'd take the trash out together, and I'd always get some found reward like a hand-me-down t-shirt that I LOVED or a new lip gloss they had never opened. I LOVE TIDYING. It's no wonder I loved making a planner that other people swear by too! But if you're NOT into it the way I am - that's okay too, and if it's mid-January and you've already given up on your resolutions - that's okay too! Regardless of the calendar day, start somewhere, and get things moving!
It's never too late to get started crushing your goals. Grab your planner, and make sure to use the 'priorities' section to figure out what matters most, the critical tasks that deserve your attention. My favorite tip is to split up your to do list by priorities - figure out what's urgent, and what can wait. Break each one into smaller tasks so the items are your list are actionable and will help propel you forward! Keep tagging me when you share your #ruletheworldplanner online - it make me SO happy to see . you crushing it! I love seeing how you're using them to keep up with your work and priorities for the year!As far as my actual goals that are currently on my mind - I've been thinking a lot about "still but not static". For me, that means working up a big hill, slow and steady. I want to feel more present, and purposeful, without driving myself up a wall. Moving forward, and enjoying the ride. I didn't set any specific monetary goals, or a specific number of sales. I'm excited to create more art and make more time for play!Thanks to Sam Allen Creates for this adorable photo!