We moved! I’m super happy to be back in Southern California. Moving is a major life event that can be really stressful so I wanted to try to be the most organized as possible to help the process go smoothly. For me, having an Erin Condren Life Planner has definitely helped me to live a more intentional life and to stay on track with my goals. Here’s how I used my Life Planner to help plan and coordinate my move:
As the end of the year gets closer, I like to start planning for the new year — what goals I want to accomplish, things that I want to cut out from my life, and just overall improvements I want to make. It’s exciting to start fresh on the first of the year and know that you have a “clean slate”. Of course you can start a new goal at any time, but a new year definitely brings a special kind of motivation.
I think most people understand that it takes money to do things — get food, clothes, have a place to live. Money is a tool to help you do the things you want to do and have the things that you need/want. But I hear some people talking about “not knowing how much money they have” or “avoiding the mailbox/inbox so they don’t have to look at their bills”. Money and bills don’t have to be scary or something you avoid — It may be hard, but the best way to take control of your money is to tackle it head on and create a budget. This post will explain a few reasons why you definitely should have a budget, how you can make one, and a few ways to consider cutting costs.
It’s getting close to the end of the year which always gets me excited for a fresh start and new goals. Each year, I buy an Erin Condren Life Planner to help me to stay organized and monitor my progress. Here’s a look at my new 2019 Erin Condren Life Planner and the accessories I bought to help me have the best year yet.
It’s no secret that I love my Erin Condren Life Planner and how it helps me organize my life. I use my planner for everything from blog planning to budgeting to weight loss; it truly helps me plan my life.
Recently I got a bunch of awesome things from Erin Condren that I wanted to share:
You may feel overwhelmed about not having your finances in order, or maybe you just need a plan to get out of debt — whatever your reason, it’s important to have a budget for your money. In this post, I’ll share why a budget is so important, how you can make your own budget in ~1 hour, and how I track my money with my Erin Condren Life Planner:
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Right now at ErinCondren.com, LifePlanners are 40% off! Guys, this is the time to buy if you’ve been thinking about buying a planner and weren’t sure if you were ready to make the investment. The Erin Condren LifePlanners are usually $50 which may seem pricey for a planner, but they are definitely the best planners I’ve ever used and well worth it. Now, with 40% off, a classic Life Planner is $30 while supplies last! Use my link to get an additional $10 off when you create a new account to make your LifePlanner just $20.
With so much technology at our fingertips and everything moving into digital formats, it may be hard to see why anyone would still be using a paper planner to organize and keep track of their life. Why write it down when I can send it to my cloud and access it anywhere? Although it’s true that iPhones and digital calendars can help you keep on top of the day-to-day, having a paper planner like the Erin Condren LifePlanner can help you focus and allow you the freedom to be creative while still keeping you on track.
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I remember hearing in school that “it only takes 21 days to make a habit” — If you want to become a morning person, you can — in just 21 days if you stick to your routine.
Becoming a morning person and establishing a morning routine will allow you to be more productive throughout the day, accomplish more of your goals, and tackle any challenges that arise.
Here are my 9 tips for how to be a morning person:
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It’s almost a new year — 2016 is right around the corner! It’s the perfect time to start fresh and start thinking about a new planner to help you keep track of your goals and schedules. I absolutely love the Erin Condren Life Planner and I’ve been waiting patiently to finally start using my 2016 Erin Condren Life Planner!
There’s something really nice about beginning a new planner. I love the Erin Condren Life Planners because they are so colorful and fun. It’s easy to stay motivated and really use your planner when it is beautiful and exciting. I’ve lost motivation to use planners in the past and it ends up being a waste of a planner because the year is over and you can’t use it again. With Erin Condren Life Planners, each month is a fresh, new color and there are stickers included in the back of each planner that make you excited to plan and motivated to be organized.
I will be using the new, horizontal layout in my 2016 Life Planner for the first time and I can’t wait. You can read all about my 2016 Horizontal Layout Life Planner Review, but in this post, I wanted to share a few other “accessories” that I use to plan and to make my Life Planner more personalized and fun.
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Happy New Year! Time for a fresh start and new goals. So many people make unrealistic resolutions and get discouraged before they even start, but if you make the right kind of goals, you will be sure to achieve anything you set your mind to.
So how can you make sure your goals are attainable and ensure your success?
SMART goals! You might have heard of this concept in school or at work, but you can apply it to your personal goals as well. SMART is an acronym to help you define your objective in a way that sets you up for success.
What is a SMART goal?
These five factors can help you formulate goals that you can reach and feel proud about. Think about it, a lot of people say, “I’m going to start working out in January so I can lose weight.” How long does that resolution last? It depends on the person, of course, but the goal is so vague, it can be easy to rationalize and say, “I have done two workouts this week, so maybe I’ll just take the day off and start up again tomorrow.” One day off turns into two and it’s hard to get back on track.
Say instead, that you made a SMART goal about working out — “I’m going to do 4 workouts a week; 1 weight training, 1 yoga, and 2 running for at least 45 minutes each time so that I can do 50 pushups and run 5 miles by the end of the year. I’d like to be able to do at least 25 pushups and run 2.5 miles by July.” This goal is very SMART; it’s Specific about what these 4 workouts are going to be each week. The goals are Measurable and Timely — “50 pushups and 5 miles by the end of the year”. I know what I’m working towards and I know that I can make it if I keep up with my plan — Realistic and Achievable!
Set yourself up for success this year and make your resolutions SMART!
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When you have a special event to attend, whether it be a birthday party, a graduation, a school dance, a wedding, or just a big date, you want to look your best.
Big Event Countdown!
1 month:
2 weeks:
This is the time to knock out some of the easy things!
1 week
Getting so close to the event! So exciting!
2 days
1 day
The Big Day
You’re all set for your special day! Let me know your tips for getting picture perfect for your big event in the comments or tag me in a picture on Instagram (@muffinchanel). I’d love to see all of your looks!