Best Laid Plans Sarah's Systems Update: What's Working, What's Not, and What's In Store for 2026! EP 266
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Sep 1, 2025 Exploring the Japanese practice of Techo Kaigi, the host reviews personal planning tools and shares what worked and what didn’t in 2025. Triumphs in family education and a new book release are highlighted. The challenges of health management intertwine with daily routines, emphasizing strategic planning. Various organizational tools are discussed, alongside calls for future engagement with the audience. Plus, insights on planner pricing amid exchange rate shifts and excitement for upcoming events add a dynamic flair!
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Plan Work By Mapping Monthly Days
- Do a monthly work-planning ritual on your monthly spreads to map creative days and constraints for the month.
- Be strategic about limited creative days and schedule weekend work sessions when needed.
Erin Condren Sidekick For Future Dumping
- Sarah keeps an 18-month Erin Condren planner as a sidekick for future events and transient lists like packing and readiness lists.
- She enjoys blank pages there for one-off lists she won't need long term.
Custom Seasonal Planning Workbook
- Sarah created a Planning By Season workbook printed by Daksu and uses it for seasonal goals and guided reflection.
- She plans to add annual-goals space in next year's edition for easier review during seasonal planning.