The new year brings a new wave of optimism that this time, things will be different. While resolutions often take center stage, they are frequently abandoned within weeks. The key to turning aspirations into reality is planning—and using a planner can make all the difference. Here's why planning is so beneficial and how starting your year with a planner can set you up for success.
Read MoreResearch is clear that we get more done when we know where things are. This is true with our physical things (papers, files, gadgets, etc.) as well as our digital ones. Not only can things be found more easily when they are systematically organized, but there is also a significant psychological benefit of keeping our things in order.
Our external order creates internal sense of orderliness and allows us to do more while handling challenges in stride. It makes us feel in control of our situation and allows us to clearly focus and identify areas that need attention
In contrast, a messy workspace sends a subliminal message that our work lacks importance or that the processes we are involved in are not meaningful. It also increases distractibility and can promote both negative energy and anxiety.
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