Q&A: Tips for returning from vacation, Thoughts on Planner Peace, and More EP 56

Planning and Productivity Q&A EP 5: In this all Q&A episode, Sarah addresses questions from listeners submitted through her blog & Instagram! Topics include: specific descriptions of planning rituals (with time estimates), how to make planning a habit, time blocking, how... by Best Laid Plans

29 min listen

Time Block Planning and Much More with Cal Newport EP: 18: Cal Newport is a computer science professor and writer about topics from technology to productivity to work culture, and he is also now the author of his newly released Time Block Planner! Cal chats with Sarah -- a long time fan -- about... by Best Laid Plans

34 min listen

Planning Basics: Building Your System from the Ground Up! Ep 6: This episode was inspired by a listener who wanted to hear about ideas for getting started with planning from scratch. While it is hard to be prescriptive about what any one person should use, there are definitely a number of fundamental things... by Best Laid Plans

29 min listen

Year End Q&A EP: 23: It's an all Q&A episode for the end of the year! Sarah answers your questions on goal setting, creating trackers for illnesses, managing big projects, messy planner pages, planners for kids, and more! Keep the questions coming - feel free to... by Best Laid Plans

25 min listen

Favorite planning-related podcasts, books, and a look into favorite fall planner releases! EP 9: This potpourri episode is filled with favorites related to planning! Sarah goes into her most influential/inspirational planning-related books as well as her top 5 favorite planning podcasts. Then, there is an overview of upcoming fall... by Best Laid Plans

26 min listen

Hello & A Planning Story . . . EP: 1: Hello and welcome to Best Laid Plans! Today's episode gives you a little bit of background about me (your host, Sarah Hart-Unger) and tells the story of how I became so fascinated by planners and planning techniques over the years. ... by Best Laid Plans

16 min listen

Overview of Current Systems -- Hobonichi & Beyond EP: 3 by Best Laid Plans

26 min listen

Technique Spotlight on The Weekly Review EP: 2: This episode takes a deep dive into one of Sarah's favorite planning techniques: the Weekly Review. There are so many great ways to do a weekly review process, and one size definitely does not fit all! Listen to discover... by Best Laid Plans

22 min listen

Q&A: Meal planning, Post-baby planning, Quarterly planning pages, "Doing it all", and More EP 26: In this Q&A episode, Sarah answers questions about meal planning, tracking multiple active cases at work, planning in the post-newborn period, how she fits in podcasting with her busy work and family life, and more! Show Sponsor: Wear Your Power... by Best Laid Plans

29 min listen

Habits Deep Dive: Focus on Screen Time E11: Today's deep dive concept episode is all about tracking habits. Sarah goes into various ways people track habits in their planning systems, as well as what has worked best for her which is a simple practice of daily habit... by Best Laid Plans

28 min listen

Product Reviews: Live Rich Planner & Jibun Techo Biz EP 7: Welcome to the first official product review episode! Today Sarah will be reviewing 2 very different products - the large and comprehensive ring-bound Live Rich Planner and the compact Japanese Jibun Techo Biz (B6). Find out if either of... by Best Laid Plans

36 min listen

Rocketbooks, Kanban, and More with Guest Planning Master Beth Cubbage EP: 4: You can find Beth at her blog parentlightly.com. Show music courtesy of Rushmore Beekeepers with additional production by Greene Means Go by Best Laid Plans

37 min listen

Rest EP: 19: It's the season of a lot of activity, even during pandemic times. Rest often gets overlooked, but it deserves discussion, contemplation and most likely even a spot in our calendars. In this short but sweet... by Best Laid Plans

13 min listen

Tatiana, Owner and Creator at The Stationery Muse! EP 8: Tatiana is an inspiring young entrepreneur with amazing design sense and a giving, open spirit. She has a shop called The Stationery Muse that features beautiful stickers, planning products, and now she is launching her own planner product for... by Best Laid Plans

24 min listen

Q&A Episode Plus a Surprise Cameo EP: 10: It's another BLP Q&A Epsiode! In this episode, Sarah answers questions about her accessory notebook, workout and meal planning, keeping track of big projects, and how to capture small details that link to... by Best Laid Plans

25 min listen

Planning with Inserts, Discs, Rings & More with Imani Michelle E13: Today's episode features a brief update on screen time goals and the planning methods supporting habit change. Then comes our deep dive into the guest segment with Imani Michelle, an attorney in NYC with a passion for planning! ... by Best Laid Plans

30 min listen

Amplify Planner Review + Q&A EP: 12: In this review episode, Sarah starts with some listener-submitted tips, and then dives deep into the Amplify Planner and a custom Papier dot grid journal. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about whether having one or many planning... by Best Laid Plans

28 min listen

2 Reviews! MyWeek and Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Goal Planner EP 15: We're deep into planner-buying season, so today's ep is a double review feature! The first product is the compact, versatile and lovely MyWeek -- created and manufactured in Canada by designer Cyrstal Reynolds. MyWeek is a weekly planner... by Best Laid Plans

31 min listen

Back to School: Routines, Vintage Supplies, & More EP 54: Today's episode is all about the back to school season! Sarah discusses routines to think about and other aspects of life to re-evaluate as we head into this second "fresh start" season of the year. Then, in a really fun segment she discusses her... by Best Laid Plans

23 min listen

Dot Journaling and More with Rachel Miller EP 20: Rachel Miller is an author, journalist, and her pieces are always creative and fun. She has written her own guide to dot journaling -- filled with artistry and inspiration and fun ideas for using your own dot grid notebook as planner and self-care... by Best Laid Plans

26 min listen

Q&A - Planning Through Hectic Work Days, Pandemic Uncertainty and More EP: 14: It's another Q&A episode! Today, Sarah addresses questions on planning through hectic work days when a lot of unpredictable tasks come up. She also answers questions about planning uncertainty in this era of the pandemic, whether to... by Best Laid Plans

26 min listen

Tips for End of Year Goal Setting (even after a roller coaster of a year!) EP 21: In this episode, Sarah shares her end of year goal setting process, as well as some of the things that felt a little more challenging in this usual year. She discusses setting "pandemic-proof" goals, using categories, seeking accountability, getting... by Best Laid Plans

20 min listen

Spaces Planner & Thoughts on Planner Size EP 22: Still looking for a 2021 planner? In the last review-focused episode of the year, Sarah reviews the unique Spaces Planner! The Spaces is a weekly system with tons of flexibility and an unusual square footprint. Sarah leads with a discussion about... by Best Laid Plans

20 min listen

Technique Spotlight: Monthly Review EP: 17: Episode 2 focused on the components of current weekly review process; this episode does the same for the monthly review. The Components: 1) Review Prior Month’s Goals and any Lists - celebrate successes & decide what to do with... by Best Laid Plans

19 min listen

2021 Systems Overview EP: 24: It's a new year (AND a new quintile!), so welcome to a brand new season of Best Laid Plans! In this episode, Sarah gives an overview of all of the systems and products she plans on using in 2021 to stay organized, from the digital to the physical. by Best Laid Plans

24 min listen

Planning & Anticipation in Pandemic Times EP 29: In this episode, Sarah takes a deep dives into the concept of planning and anticipation. This is much harder to come by in 2021, but still worth doing! Then, she discusses current planning success & failures. Finally, she answers a fascinating... by Best Laid Plans

26 min listen

Planner Chat with Meg & Myra from Planners & Wine! EP 25: In this very fun guest episode, Sarah interviews Meg and Myra, the cohosts of Planners & Wine -- yes, another podcast about planners! Their podcast is a ton of fun, as they share very real and important opinions (some planner related, and some... by Best Laid Plans

31 min listen

Planner Review: Wonderland 222 EP: 16: Still in planner selection mode for 2021? The Wonderland 222 Planner and Notebook is worth a look, even if you think you've already figured out your perfect system! As a die hard Hobonichi fan I did not think there'd be any question as to... by Best Laid Plans

31 min listen

Planning, Routines & Crowding out Bad Habits EP 51: In this Deep Dive episodes, Sarah shares details about her morning routine and how she goes about daily planning. She also muses on the idea of essentially crowding out bad or mindless habits by intentionally spending time on things you want to,... by Best Laid Plans

21 min listen

Midyear Planner Switchup and Review of the Erin Condren Softbound Weekly EP 39: If you have felt the pull to switch planners 3 or 4 months into 2021 -- well, just know that you are not alone! Due to a few factors, Sarah jumped out of the (lovely!) Wonderland 222 and into a larger more colorful Erin Condren softbound weekly, with... by Best Laid Plans

28 min listen

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Q&A: Tips for returning from vacation, Thoughts on Planner Peace, and More EP 56

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