How to Get Organized in Less than 3 Minutes! (Free Printable)

Have you every had a week where your head was spinning with the long list of to-dos?  Then this post is for you.

Let’s work together and get organized.   In this post, I’ll share my favorite new printable to help you get organized and focused on what is most important.

How to Use:

Set a timer for 3 minutes.    Take the first 30 seconds to think about and write out the three most important big goals in your life (i.e. Get a degree, organize your home, write a book, find more joy in life).   These help set the pace and priority for the rest of the exercise.

Next, take 30 seconds to write down your top motivation.   Are you working to be your best self?  Are you motivated to succeed for a family member?

Now it’s time to get all those to-dos down on paper.  Take about a minute and quickly jot down everything that you know you need to do.  Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always add it later!

Finally, let’s get priorities in order.  In the final minute, re-read your goals and star items from your to-do list that are either urgent (I have to send in this bill today), or important (writing a chapter on my book).   Take those starred items and add them to the urgent and important lists at the bottom of the sheet.

Now, take a deep breath and start to tackle those items in the bottom boxes.   Start by knocking out quick urgent items and build from there.   Schedule time as best you can for the important items.   They help get you closer to your goals and deserve time from you!    Good luck and leave a comment to let me know how this works for you!!

Free Printable:   MyBestDay_MyPriorities_Teal

 

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7 Planner Spreads that Take 10 Minutes or Less (Part 1)

Ten Minute Plans

One of the biggest pain points I’ve heard from those who are starting with planning and journaling is carving out time to plan.  Luckily, planning does not have to be time consuming!   Over on Instagram I’ve started a new series that features planner spreads that take just 10 minutes or less to create.   These are simple, easy to follow planner pages that can help you get started planning.  Be sure to follow me over on Instagram so you don’t miss an update.

If you use any of these spread ideas, please post and share!  Just tag me/include the #tenminuteplans tag!   You may be featured online!

 

Supplies:

Another trick I’m using for this series to quite literally lighten the load is to work with a limited supply set.   I normally carry quite a collection of pens and tools around while I plan.  For this series, I’m sticking to the basics:

Leuchtturm 1917 A5 Medium

This is one of my favorite journals to use.  I love the dotted pages, the creamy page texture, and the hardcover option for travel and durability!

Tombow Dual Brush Pen

Tombow Pens are great for lettering, filling areas, and doing thick lines.  I’m using one color for this series – black.  Did you know you can buy colors individually online???

Staedtler Pigment Liner Pens

These are my go-to for water resistant permanent ink.  I love the variety of thicknesses offered in this pack!

Helix Angle and Circle Maker

My favorite tool for drawing.  You can use it to create circles in a wide variety of sizes.  I find it much more accurate than a compass and it allows you to measure angles like a protractor as well.   It’s also super portable since it’s flat.

Ruler

Here is one of my favorite rulers.   It’s not fancy, but the edge is crisp and lays flat against the page.

 

Example Spreads

Here is the first set of spreads.  I’m so excited to share these.   They were all easy to do, take less than ten minutes, and can easily be modified to fit your journal or planner theme!   Leave a comment if you like any of these or have spreads you’d like to see posted here!

 

Day 1:  Dreams

Minimalist Dream Tracker Bullet Journal Spread

 

Day 2:  Tracker Page

Easy To Do Bujo Tracker Page

 

Day 3:  Daily Memories Spread

Daily Bujo Spread Easy

 

Day 4:  Circular Schedule Spread

Rays of Sun Schedule Time Tracker

 

Day 5:  Doodled Daily Spread

Fun and Easy Bujo Spreads

 

 

Day 6:  Positivity Tracker

Staying Positive Through Bullet Journaling

 

 

Day 7:  Scribbles Daily Page

Easy Fun Daily Journal Spread