In today's episode, Sarah answers questions sent in the last month! First, she opens with two Planner Peace submissions. Then, she answers questions on task management on paper, email management (how long does it REALLY take to clear an inbox?), handling major schedule changes in an already complicated life, and notetaking.

Keep your questions coming! Submit yours at [email protected]!

Be on the lookout for information on Best Laid Plans Academy Fall 2024, coming next week.

Newsletter: theshubox.com/newsletter

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Go Girl Planner Pro: https://gogirlplanner.com/collections/pro-planners

Laurel Denise Academic Year Vertical Weekly Planner: https://laureldenise.com/collections/2024-2025-planners

Hobonichi Weeks: https://www.jetpens.com/search?q=hobonichi+weeks&v=2

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In today's episode, Sarah interviews Sierra Friend, creator and head of MakseLife, a major player in the planner universe today! She discusses how her line of planners came to be, what sets them apart in the market, her thoughts on goal setting, and much more!

Teen planning printable discussed in the episode (free!): https://makselife.com/collections/free-printables/products/goals-for-teens-free-printable

Where to find MakseLife: makselife.com

Sierra on IG: @plannerfriend

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In today's episode, Sarah talks all about one of her favorite hobbies -- reading! She discusses her own reading journey over the years and then talks about the practical side: reading routines, to-be-read list management, library holds, physical vs digital, abandoning books, and more! Finally, she shares her top 10 books (so far) in 2024!

Detailed show notes including book lists can be found at theshubox.com

Podcast episode mentioned on evening routine,

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In today's episode, Sarah shares 10 questions to help you think through the rest of 2024! Sit back, grab a notebook and your favorite pens, and plan along with her -- or do a whole day of planning and dreaming at your own DIY retreat! Either way, this episode will get you inspired for your July 1st fresh start.

BOBW Midyear Check In Ep: https://lauravanderkam.com/2024/06/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-mid-year-check-in-2024/

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In today's episode, Sarah shares thoughts on Time Block planning, a method suggested by Cal Newport, among others. She names pros, cons, and shares her own approach. She also discusses her recent decision to entirely eliminate Reddit scrolling from her life.

Resources:

Episode that inspired today's Time Block Planning Discussion is here:

https://www.thedeeplife.com/podcasts/episodes/ep-305-is-time-blocking-oppressive/

Oliver Burkeman's book: 4000 Weeks

Best Today with Shunta Grant episode mentioned:

https://besttoday.co/blogs/the-best-today™-podcast/ep-171-a-pep-talk-when-youre-leaving-social-media-temporarily-or-permanently

About Progress ep mentioned (with Catherine Price as guest): https://aboutprogress.com/why-grown-ups-need-to-have-fun/

Contact:

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In today's episode, Sarah provides a mini life update and then answers questions that have come from listeners over the past month!

Topics/questions include:

- Tips for working in distracting conditions

- Ideas for budget planning - how does Sarah use YNAB?

- What happens when when attempted morning planning sessions get derailed (by a kid, by illness, by ??)

- Listener idea: having kids cook dinners on rotation through the summer! Fun AND educational.

- Listener feedback: discussion of how with burnout and other mental health issues, planning tools are not enough

- Ways for handling regularly occurring "abnormal weeks" - when relatives are visiting or call weeks

As mentioned, Sarah loves receiving your questions and feedback! Reach her via theshubox.com or via email ([email protected]) or text her via (305) 697-7189.

Newsletter: theshubox.com/newsletter

Links mentioned:

- BOBW episode with YNAB Founder: https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-budgets-and-more-with-ynabs-jesse-mecham/

- Getting through tough weeks: https://theshubox.com/2022/02/blp-show-notes-etc.html

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In today's episode, Sarah shares some ideas and inspiration for your summer -- some of it a little bit outside of the typical (summer cleaning, anyone?).

Topics discussed:

- Sharing the load of summer planning and fun-making

- Summer checklists . . . not just for kids

- Summer fun ideas for less than ideal weather

- Summer habit / routine changes

- Summer cleaning (why is this not a thing?)

- One Big Project

- Think about when you will think about the next season

She also answers a listener question on planners that start in the summer!

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In today's episode, Sarah shares her recent marathon journey, from goal-setting (a looooong time ago!) to the tools and routines that supported her training to the race itself.

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In today's episode, Sarah answers questions + shares some listener tips sent during the month of May! Topics include:

- Laurel Denise Planners (question from a mom/healthcare provider with a lot going on!). Link to prior mini review: https://theshubox.com/2022/12/blp-ep-123-4-2023-planner-mini-reviews.html

- Travel -- packing list tips, Wanderlog app, and the resources Sarah uses most for travel planning

- Advice for a listener struggling with capturing and feeling like she is missing things

- Thoughts on brining margin into the day

Sarah mentions the 5/31 newsletter, which will contain her marathon recap + some summer planning tools! Subscribe at theshubox.com/newsletter

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In today's episode, Sarah shares a few Top 5s, in honor of her birthday! She opens with her top 5 reasons for planning, followed by the top 5 essential elements of a funcitonal system. Finally, she gets personal and shares her top 5 hopes + dreams for the next year of life!

If you'd like to celebrate with Sarah, she would love:

- a review

- a tip on a product to review or awesome person to have on the show (just email sarah.hart.unger at gmail!)

- if you shared this episode with a friend or in a group!

The next newsletter will release May 31st - make sure you are subscribed! Visit theshubox.com/newsletter - they are always free and (hopefully) useful!!

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In today's episode, Sarah shares some unexpected recent planning pivots, and then business and production coach Jade Boyd joins her to talk all things ClickUp -- in her opinion, one digital platform that can be used to organize it all. Jade also shares her love of paper as daily planning tool, the intimidation factor with digital organizing solutions, and the value of organizing work and life in one system.

More from Jade can be found at https://jadeboyd.co

Show notes: Detailed show notes + more are at theshubox.com

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