It's August's Q&A episode! Join Sarah as she tackles listener questions and comments. Topics include: - an inbox zero success story - approaching nebulous//large projects such as book writing - what does it mean to "work faster" compared to others - thoughts on the Organize 365 Sunday Basket system (Sarah has one!) - teaching planning and organizing to school-aged kids - mindfulness! How do you stay present in the moment if you're always planning the next thing? Request - if you enjoy the show, consider subscribing + setting your podcast player to automatically download! Episode sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your summer aesthetic at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code plans at checkout. Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Mint Mobile: To get their new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/plans PrepDish: Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks of meal plans, FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Mixed Bag ep! Topics covered: 1- PTO Spreadsheet - inspired by my friend Kae (gratefulkae.com) 2- Vacation Postmortem! Consider doing a post-trip analysis with a partner. Can also extend to other home areas (summer, a school year, a holiday season, etc!) 3- Two upcoming books I’m excited about - Kendra Adachi’s The Plan and Oliver Burkeman’s Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts. 4- Hobonichi Release! Their preview is at https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2025/y25/ 5- Hemlock & Oak Paper Covers! My link: https://www.hemlockandoak.com/pages/_go_?ref=8195:338926&discount=BLP - use discount code BLP 6- Halo Planner is out! https://www.thehaloplanner.com/shopify-products/the-halo-planner-q4-2024?_kx=pEbNyEVSsMRzyt72zDDz91CczlNZdlBltKjzzraQMoUL1fg2AWRFo5wbuF5ol2IB.Vgsz5G Note - currently it shows the price in $HK not USD, I will ask if they plan to have it show USD as well! 7- Just Scribble Planners - https://www.shopjustscribble.com Episode Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your summer aesthetic at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code plans at checkout. Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Mint Mobile: To get their new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/plans PrepDish: Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks of meal plans, FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com) 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 Episode Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your new uniform at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code plans at checkout! Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Crunch Labs: Camp CrunchLabs is 12 weeks of awesome build-it-yourself fun! Go to crunchlabs.com/PLANS to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today! Mint Mobile: To get their new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fun episode, after sharing a digital planning tip from listener Sonali, Sarah chats with Kristen Meinzer, a podcaster, culture critic, author, and more! They chat about aspects of planning that are incredibly important but that might not instantly come to mind, from planning for death (promise, it's more uplifting than it sounds!) to planning memorable dates and strategic media consumption. You can find all of Kristen's work (and there is A LOT of it!) by starting at https://www.kristenmeinzer.com Books mentioned Getting Things Done by David Allen The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler Podcast Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah opens with a review of Nolki notebook, journals, planners, and washi, and then shares updates on Hobonichi, Cultivate What Matters, and more. Then, author and podcaster Kate Hanley joins Sarah in the kickoff to "Planner Profiles" -- a series about how different people plan! Kate shares her challenges and current practices. Kate's podcast is How to Be a Better Person, and it comes out daily! Final note: congrats to Rushmore Beekeepers (the group whose music is featured on this podcast!) for their new album release! Album info: 'What Lives and What Grows' https://rushmorebeekeepers.com/links/ Podcast Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Q&A episode, Sarah tackles 5 listener questions! Topics include: 1) Planning sustainable and enjoyable holiday seasons 2) Tips for tracking (and not forgetting to track) 3) Planner matchup request: daily pages with gridlines + colorful tabs? 4) A system to keep special memories + achievements long term 5) Planner matchup request: planner for a middle schooler Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Healthy and delicious meal planning made easy! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by a podcast episode of similar title (Cal Newport's Deep Questions Ep #211), Sarah decides to offer a 10,000 foot view of how she organizes . . . pretty much everything! This episode is more about principles than tools (though of course those get a mention as well!). Sarah talks through her various horizons of planning, from daily to yearly, and her methods for keeping inputs under control. Episode Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Hobonichi season, and Sarah is excited! She opens with a Planner Peace submission from Hobonichi user, and then goes into a detailed exploration of the current Hobonichi offerings, from planners to covers and more. Learn about the ordering process, the website (it's in English!) and their new offerings for 2023, as well as what Sarah is thinking of ordering herself. Episode Sponsors: Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a discussion of back to school energy, with a shout out to the Hobonichi 2023 releases + the new Full Focus designs. Then, she shares some listener tips related to reading journals and book tracking. In the Q&A, she answers questions in themes: 2 related to scrolling habits, 2 planner matchmaking requests, and 1 on Apple Notes. As always, detailed links/notes up can be found at theshubox.com! Episode Sponsors: Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Kelly Nolan joins Sarah to talk all things digital planning and calendar management. Kelly is a lawyer, previously working as a litigator. She became passionate about helping women manage their time and thrive in busy jobs, and now teaches time management for her main career. She loves helping women to truly understand where time is going and helping them integrate work and life though her digital calendar management techniques. She and Sarah have a great discussion on common challenges women with big careers face. Find Kelly and learn more about the Bright Method at http://kellynolan.com, or connect with her on Instagram @_kellynolan_ Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to all things reading! In the first half, Sarah discusses her reading habits through the years, including a few habits she has embraced recently to help her read more. Then, she provides mini-reviews of 4 reading journals: My Reading Life: A Book Journal by Ann Bogel, Bibliophile Reader's Journal by Jane Mount, My Reading Adventures: A Book Journal for Kids by Ann Bogel, and The Cultivated Reading Journal from Cultivate What Matters. Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a deep dive into the world of a planner founder and company leader! Michelle Askin cofounded Bloom when she was just 20 years old (!), and 12 years later their products are widely available, addressing planning needs for many different stages of life. Michelle chats about the products she's using now, Bloom's mission to give back, ways she combines digital + paper, and finally some speculation on future ideas and trends in the planning world. Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: Healthy, delicious, and CCOF-certified meal kits! Go to greenchef.com/plans135 use code plans135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free! Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a ReAir, in part because Sarah's voice is a bit out of commission due to COVID. She records a brief intro (and promises to be back when she sounds better), and this is followed by a replay of February's episode below, inspired by a tough week on call Sarah had. She outlines 5 things she wished she had done to make life easier on herself -- things that might apply to anyone going into a finite difficult period. 1. Evaluating which habits might temporarily not be serving you 2. Pay attention to basic body maintenance - foundation habts 3. Ask others for help 4. Don’t be afraid to say no if someone is asking for favors 5. Create an "after the storm" list Episode Sponsor: Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Episode Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your new uniform at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code plans at checkout! Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Crunch Labs: Camp CrunchLabs is 12 weeks of awesome build-it-yourself fun! Go to crunchlabs.com/PLANS to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today! Mint Mobile: To learn more about their 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/BLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Sarah opens with a listener tips about daily theme dressing by color, and shares some info on The Planner Wire, an online hub (created by another planner aficionados) for all things planning related. Then, she takes a deep dive into how she is using her current lineup, including some different uses for some of the pages in EC's Daily Duo and some more details about her low-key entries in the Hobonichi 5 year. Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, a listener Beth opens with a fantastic Planner Peace submission, all about her transition to digital planning with Artful Agenda. Then, Sarah discusses her process for checking into goals midway through the year. She shares questions to think about as well as the specific products and tools she uses to capture her goals and lists. Finally, she shares her own triaged goals list for mid-year! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah shares a few listener tips! Amanda discusses her own self-care strategy for busy times, Jen shares a cautionary tale about Frixion pens, and Xoke provides some fantastic email tips. Sarah then discusses the upcoming Cultivate What Matters reading journal, and then dives into her mini-review of The Plan by Lauren Truslow. This planner is BIG but packs a lot of punch, including some great meal planning and health tracking options as well as a lovely daily layout. Episode Sponsors: TopCashBack: Try TopCashback for yourself by visiting topcashback.com, creating an account with your email and password, and entering the promo code PLANS. All new customers who sign up now will get a $10 sign-up bonus when they spend their first $25 on topcashback.com after entering the promo code! Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating well. Go to greenchef.com/plans130 use code plans130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! This is a great deal and excellent way to give their meals a try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an Ask Me Anything in honor of the #100 milestone! Sarah received questions from listeners and answers more than 15 of them in this fun episode -- from pencil cases to the ways planning has changed her life.   Thank you all for listening and helping bring BLP to this fun milestone! In celebration, if you are able to leave a review or share with a friend, Sarah would be grateful!  Episode Sponsors: TopCashBack: Try TopCashback for yourself by visiting topcashback.com, creating an account with your email and password, and entering the promo code PLANS. All new customers who sign up now will get a $10 sign-up bonus when they spend their first $25 on topcashback.com after entering the promo code! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode opens with a Planner Peace segment from Emelia, who created custom nursing school planners for herself AND shared her beautiful system with her classmates! Then, Sarah answers a question from Lori and suggests 3 options for larger family wall calandars. Finally, Sarah gives a list of suggestions for ways to cope in more stressful or transitional times, from creating a manifesto (try it!) to meditation, reading, and seeking therapy. Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  TopCashBack: Try TopCashback for yourself by visiting topcashback.com, creating an account with your email and password, and entering the promo code PLANS. All new customers who sign up now will get a $10 sign-up bonus when they spend their first $25 on topcashback.com after entering the promo code! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens up with a Planner Peace submission from another Sarah -but that one lives in Australia! Then she quickly discusses a few product finds (Washi Tape Shop, Pilot Frixion Gel Pens). Finally, she gets into a discussion of email -- some observations she has noted over the years and things she'd like to change about her own habits! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish and the Meal Plan Monday podcast! Listen to Allison's podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating well. Go to greenchef.com/plans130 use code plans130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! This is a great deal and excellent way to give their meals a try. Aura Frames: Beautiful digital frames that are incredibly easy to set up! Visit auraframes.com and use code PLANS and get UP TO $20 off while supplies last; terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with an all-digital Planner Peace submission from Catherine, who organizes everything in various Outlook/Microsoft Products (calendar, tasks, to-dos, and email). Then, Sarah answers a listener asking for work notebooks. Sarah then delves into a discussion of vacation planning, with some notes about packing. If you've never tried planning your outfits on a trip day by day at least once - give it a try! Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating well. Go to greenchef.com/plans130 use code plans130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! This is a great deal and excellent way to give their meals a try. Aura Frames: Beautiful digital frames that are incredibly easy to set up! Visit auraframes.com and use code PLANS and get UP TO $20 off while supplies last; terms and conditions apply. Gusto: Gusto’s modern HR platform makes it easy to hire, pay, manage, and support your employees — all in one system of record. Listeners of Best Laid Plans get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah shares a long but incredibly impressive planner peace submission from Heather, who has built an amazing custom system primarily using Agendio. Then, Sarah dives into her review of the Erin Condren A5 Daily Duo! This is her first time trying out this system which launched ~2 years ago to great enthusiasm in the planner community. Links: Agendio: https://agendio.com Sarah's Erin Condren referral link: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sarahhartunger/1 Episode Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto’s modern HR platform makes it easy to hire, pay, manage, and support your employees — all in one system of record. Listeners of Best Laid Plans get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/sarah Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating well. Go to greenchef.com/plans130 use code plans130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! This is a great deal and excellent way to give their meals a try. Aura Frames: Beautiful digital frames that are incredibly easy to set up! Visit auraframes.com and use code PLANS and get UP TO $20 off while supplies last; terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace voice memo sent in by Tara! Then she moves to listener Q&A (plus a tip!). Question topics include: 1) Current planner lineup 2) Tip from a listener - idea and resource for planning and long-term vision-building with a partner 3) Fixing mistakes/rescheduled events in your planner 4) Question about ring-bound planner options 5) Feeling anxious about seeing the entire day's list laid out -- suggestions? Episode Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto’s modern HR platform makes it easy to hire, pay, manage, and support your employees — all in one system of record. Listeners of Best Laid Plans get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace segment from Cindy, who uses MakseLife and Passion Planner currently, and also explains why she prefers her weekly planner separate from her daily. Then, she gets into all things summer planning! Topics include: - choosing a time to plan - summer reading & media - summer wardrobe - bathing suits, sandals, etc - childcare - summer work schedules - social outiings - summer travel - neighborhood festivals + traditions - seasonal fitness goals - "one on one" kid days - seasonal work projects - summer planning :) Finally, she discusses a few of her own summer goals. Please share yours in the show notes, always available at https://theshubox.com/best-laid-plans-podcast Episode Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto’s modern HR platform makes it easy to hire, pay, manage, and support your employees — all in one system of record. Listeners of Best Laid Plans get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/sarahhttp://gusto.com/sarah Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Episode Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your new uniform at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code plans at checkout! Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Crunch Labs: Camp CrunchLabs is 12 weeks of awesome build-it-yourself fun! Go to crunchlabs.com/PLANS to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah delves into a listener email sent about planning as stress relief. Then, she shares Peggy's Planner Peace submission, which combines use of the Monk Manual, google calendar, todoist, and Organize 365! Then, she goes into an in-depth review of the Hemlock & Oak Weekly Undated Planner. If Planner Peace is eluding you this year - it might be one to consider! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Easy and functional menu planning. Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Year & Day: Beautiful modern ceramics and flatware for hosting or just elevating your everyday table. Visit yearandday.com/plans and use code: PLANS to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more. Aura Frames: Gorgeous digital frames that are super easy to set up -- perfect for Mother's Day! Visit auraframes.com and use use code PLANS to get up to 40% off while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a veer away from our usual planning topics - stylist Lani Inlander joins Sarah to answer some great listener questions received regarding planning your wardrobe + style! Lani discussed ways one might consider planning outfits for the week, a different way to think about identifying your style, ways to budget for a wardrobe upgrade, and tips and inspiration for closet decluttering to allow for a functional wardrobe. Lani's site: https://real-life-style.com Lani's e-course: https://real-life-style.com/wear-your-power-ecourse/ Episode Sponsors: Year & Day: Year & Day is giving Best Laid Plans listeners a special offer. Visit yearandday.com/plans and use code PLANS to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more. Aura Frames: Gorgeous digital high-res frames perfect for Mother's Day or any other family gifting occasion. From now until Mother’s Day, listeners can save on the perfect gift -- just visit auraframes.com and use code PLANS to get up to $40 off while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens up with a new Planner Peace segment, and then shares several listener questions (and answers!). Q1 - Tips for planning to help share the mental load with one's partner Q2 - Recommendations for a hobby planner, such as for gardening Q3 - Ways to capture ideas from books you have read Q4 - Planning out reading with kids (or kids "to be read" lists!) Q5 - Planning for someone working part time (2x/week) Episode Sponsors: Year & Day: Beautiful ceramic tableware, plus flatware and more. Year & Day is giving Best Laid Plans listeners a special offer. Visit yearandday.com/plans and use PLANS to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace submission from Lynn, a fellow doctor-mom and planner lover! Lynn uses a combination of MakseLife, Midori Traveler's Notebooks, and a Hobonichi Cousin. Next, Sarah mentions a listener tip for those looking for outside accountability - an app system called Shelpful. Then, Sarah gets into today's main topic - a step by step system for digging yourself out of . . . .well, a mess. When life gets hectic and you get very behind, it can be very anxiety-provoking to have tasks and inputs built up everywhere. This episode provides a list of steps to help you get started, from identifying all of your in-baskets to scheduling catchup time into your calendar, and beyond. Visit https://theshubox.com/best-laid-plans-podcast for show notes and to leave a question or comment, written or audio! Episode Sponsor: Organize 365~ To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah opens this episode with some follow ups -- thanking those who reached out to listener E, and discussing possible platforms for sharing more together. Then, she shares listener Amye's version of imperfect planner peace! Finally, she provides some details and her perspective on some big spring/academic planner launches (Simplified + EC). Episode sponsor: PrepDish! Go to PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode opens with a listener question about eco-friendly planners and also communication your plans with a childcare provider. Another listener writes in looking for ideas for a project to commemorate her 25 years of marriage (awwww!). Then, Sarah discusses all forms of tracking -- anything from nutrition to books read and beyond. She dives into the positive and negatives that that can come with the practice of recording various aspects of one's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener writes in searching for a planning accountability partner, and Sarah discusses ways that perhaps the BLP community could come together and share lists (preferably without the temptations of social media platforms). Then, she goes into a review of the Inamio 24 Hour Weekly Planner - a very similar option to Hobonichi, but with some key differences, including the paper and the price! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal is a former Stanford Business and Design School professor and most recently author of Indistractible: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Sarah greatly enjoyed the book and her interest was piqued even further when she heard Nir on another podcast essentially summing up his strategy as PLANNING as the best defense against a distracted life. In this conversation, Nir dives deeply into his research on distractions and how the strategy of planning can help fight the powerful urges to spend our time and attention in ways we never intended. Find out more about Nir Eyal and see links to his work a https://www.nirandfar.com! Episode Sponsor: Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her unique and inspiring programs, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first half of the episode, Sarah addresses two audio Q&A, one from a digital planning-curious listener and another juggling many professional demands with a 5 month old! A listener writes in about another seasonal family planning option - the 3-month Essential Calendar (https://www.theessentialcalendar.com). Finally, a fellow podcaster writes in with a question on where to keep those tasks that are 'not now, but someday' so that they don't get lost. Then, Sarah dives into the MaskeLife 6 month Undated Planner & Goal-Setting System. Listen for her true thoughts + a full walk through! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first two weeks free! In addition to the Super fast menus that I love, PrepDish has gluten free, Paleo & low carb options so there is truly something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah joins Dr. Christine Koh -- former professor, podcaster, author, and self-proclaimed internet unicorn -- to chat abut all things planning and planning-adjacent! Christine shares her favorite planning techniques, her gentle way of goal-setting, and tips for family calendar management. Her approach to planning is thoughtful and kind, just like she is! Find Christine online at https://www.christinekoh.com, on Instagram @drchristinekoh, and on the podcast Edit Your Life, available on all podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Episode Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans Crunch Labs: Camp CrunchLabs is 12 weeks of awesome build-it-yourself fun! Go to crunchlabs.com/PLANS to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today! PrepDish: Check out PrepDish.com/plans for two weeks of meal plans FREE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all-notebook deep dive episode! Sarah opens with a slew of ideas for uses of notebooks, and then transitions to a discussion of many of her favorite brands and products out there. Brands mentioned: Papier Stalogy Wonderland 222 Hobonichi Plain Notebook Field Notes Beggy Higgins Erin Condren Leuchtturm 1917 Amanda Rach Lee Archer & Olive Nuuna Moleskine Share your favorite notebook brand with Sarah in her show notes page at theshubox.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah shares 8 of her favorite podcasts centered around -- you guessed it -- planning! She also mentions two of her favorites to follow on Patreon, Amanda's Favorites and Planners & Wine. She then shares some planning "coping mechanisms" she has been indulging in lately, including some planner migrating (yes already) and some retail therapy at Erin Condren. Episode Sponsor: Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was inspired by a tough week on call Sarah had recently. She outlines 5 things she wished she had done to make life easier on herself -- things that might apply to anyone going into a finite difficult period.  1. Evaluating which habits might temporarily not be serving you 2. Pay attention to basic body maintenance - foundation habts 3. Ask others for help  4. Don’t be afraid to say no if someone is asking for favors  5. Create an "after the storm" list Episode Sponsor: PrepDish. Check out PrepDish.com/plans for 2 weeks free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all Q&A ep! Questions include one about alternatives with similar layouts to Whitney English Week On One Page, planning with confidential info, how to handle months after your planner ends (before your new one arrives!), and a question about some budget-friendly options that still have a luxury feel. Finally, Sarah muses a bit on the future of BLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Q&A section. One listener writes in about how to work in regular delegation of chores/household duties, and another has question about what Sarah actually brings back and forth to work! In the review section, Sarah takes a deep dive into the ProAction Planner, which has some of her favorite features from the Full Focus + Planner Pad . . . in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah interviews LA-based writer/podcaster/creative Laura Tremaine about her planning styles, preferences, and challenges. Laura talks about how she plans around one of her greatest passions -- books! There is some paper planner discussion, of course, followed by a deep dive into family life organization + management. Laura Tremaine can be found at her website, https://www.lauratremaine.com. She has an active Secret Stuff Patreon group with lots of reading content, a really fun book (Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First), and a fantastic backlog of podcast episodes to peruse (10 Things to Tell You). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah reveals some planner confessions (ie, what has NOT worked well for her thus far this year -- already!) as well as a discussion about imperfect habit streaks, empty planner pages, and more. She also discusses what IS working well in 2022. Episode Sponsor: Organize 365!  To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah opens this episode with a discussion of 2022 and how -- despite challenges -- she hopes we can look at the upcoming year with optimism, and still find plenty of reasons to plan and dream of the possibilities of the coming months. Then, she discusses some new products she has heard about. In the Q&A, she answers questions about planners for those who work night shifts, storing planner-related items, and planning with one's partner. Episode Sponsor: PrepDish! Visit PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of BLP! In this episode, Sarah discusses a few yearly goal setting tactics and tips, and then reviews her own goals list for 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it comes! In this episode, Sarah goes through each and every planner she hopes to make good use of in 2022. These include a surprise last minute edition, an old standby, 2 potential reading journals, and more! Products mentioned in this episode: Full Focus Planner (use SARAH10 for 10% off) Hobonichi Techo Cousin Hobonichi Weeks Hobonichi 5-Year Journal Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets JMB Living Journal My Reading Life: A Book Journal by Anne Bogel Bibliophile Reader's Journal by Jane Mount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!! Sponsors Factor: Convenient, healthy and delicious meals for your busiest seasons! Head to factormeals.com/plans50 and use code plans50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. Jenni Kayne: Find perfect spring pieces at at jennikayne.com. Use code PLANS at checkout to get 15% off your first order and support the show! PrepDish: Super convenient and delicious meal plans straight to your inbox! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first two weeks, FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah reviews two books that cross over the space between planner and journal, including the JMB Living Quarterly Journal and the Oprah "The Life You Want" Planner (though despite the name -- it has more of a structured journal feel to it!).   Both are beautifully illustrated, with some similarities and some differences! She delves into both, including the types of pages included, paper quality, and the content. Both have wonderful features and would make great adjuncts to anyone still rounding out their 2022 planner stacks and looking for a structured journaling tool :)    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode opens with a discussion of Sarah's current obsessions, including the Hobonichi Weeks as a wellness planner as well as the listmaking app ToDoist. She then answers a listener who is looking for gender-neutral kid planners, and shares some listener tips on focusing for obligers, a new routine-based resource, and a free end-of-year planning resource. Episode Sponsor: PrepDish: Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first two weeks FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Sarah chats with fellow planning enthusiast Anandi Raman Creath! Anandi is a paper lover and loves the Passion Planner and Nuuna notebooks, but in the past year or so has come to embrace Trello has her main life management system! Learn how she does it and listen for the fun planner chat between two paper + systems devotees :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices