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Update! Month One in my Makse Life Planner

I planned all of January 2020 consistently using my Makse Life Planner and it was a harder transition from Inkwell Press than I thought it would be.  Seeing as both layouts are vertical and very similar in design I though this adjustment would be seamless - think again LOL! After 5 weeks of spreads I've started to find my groove and figure out what is & isn't working for me. Things that are working: Comfortable with making lists in a vertical layout Color coded month view Things I'm struggling with: Color coding my week doesn't work for me Not having a...

• how to
• video

Top 4 Tips for Planner Newbies

Whether you are new to the planner world or a seasoned planner I think these 4 tips will help you stay sane and enjoy planning.  Beware of the the overwhelming amount of options! There are endless planner, sticker, inserts options out there and it's overwhelming for sure.  As long as you know what you need in a planner you can navigate the fully loaded planner world more easily.  Fight the urge to send all your money! Planning can get expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank.  Stay focus on keeping it simple and purchase things that help you...

• fitness
• health
• video

Using Your Planner for Health & Fitness Success

Setting a Health & Fitness goal is one of the most popular New Year's goals and unfortunately I often see people spinning their wheels and getting frustrated with a lack of progress with each attempt.  So I wanted to share with you my tips for using your planner for Health & Fitness success. #1 Assess Spend 1-2 weeks tracking the following in yoru planner  Sleep quantity and quality Daily movement/activity level Nutrition/Eating Habits Exercise Consistency #2 Analyze Schedule a reflection session to review and analyze all the data you gathered from your 1-2 weeks of tracking Once you see clearly where your...

• review
• the content planner
• unboxing

The Content Planner Unboxing & Review

If you are a content creator or business owner, The Content Planner is a must have! Kat, the creator/owner, is an excellent content creator & shares such valuable insight over on her Instagram feed.  After consuming her content for almost a year, buying her planner was a no-brainer.  Whether I use the planner or not (which I 100% plan on using it) I feel that buying her planner was a thank you for all the effort she puts into the content & education she shares. Check out my review video to see the Content Planner up close & hear my...

• 2020
• video

My 2020 Planner Lineup

Alright I jumped on the Planner Lineup video bandwagon y'all! If you're curious what planners I'll be using in 2020 and why here's my list, breakdown and video with details. #1 Makse Life Vertical Weekly planner I will rotate with my IWP Disc This is my catch all planner for work, personal, basically all the things #1 Inkwell Press Disc Classic Weekly planner I will rotate with my Makse Life  This is my catch all planner for work, personal, basically all the things #3 Plum Paper A5  Menu Planner  #4 The Content Planner Content planning for KOPS #5 Training Log Good...