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Have you ever not pursued something that you were pretty excited about only to be told you didn't have the aptitude or characteristics needed? Or, have you ever found yourself in a real funk because your weaknesses are holding you back? Or, perhaps you’ve been leaning in real hard on your strengths and you still feel stuck? We have been taught that we have strengths and we have weaknesses and they are separate things. You take a Strengths Finder quiz and it tells you what you are good at or what you should study in school or bring to work or share with others. In this episode, I’m going to challenge the way you think about strengths and weaknesses and offer you some tools for learning about yourself and leveraging the unique things that make you, YOU.  Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: danielle.mcgeough@plangoalplan.com

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with your daily tasks? Do you find yourself constantly distracted by digital devices? It's time to switch things up and try a paper planner! In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, I will walk you through the pros and cons of different types of planners and introduce you to the top-rated paper planners that will help you stay organized so that you can try easier! So grab you favorite pen, 'cause you’re going to want to take notes! Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: danielle.mcgeough@plangoalplan.com Best daily planners:  Makselife, Full Focus Planner, Best Self Planner Best Weekly Planners: Vertical: Erin Condren, Happy Planner Hourly:  Passion Planner, Erin Condren Horizontal: Day Designer, Emily Ley Simplified, Golden Coil, Plan Goal Plan Best Monthly Planner: Erin Condren Most Unique planners: Laurel Denise, Whitney English, Spaces

Life takes grit. After thinking about grit in relation to her students, parenting, and her own personal development, Danielle was reminded of Angela Duckworth’s 2016 book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. As she was thinking about grit, her very first thought was: Can you "Brené Brown" grit? Can you have grit and eschew shame, embrace vulnerability, and adopt imperfection? Basically, can you grit gently?  In this episode, Danielle wonders through these questions. She digs into Duckworth’s book and research and applies Brené Brown's concepts of shame, vulnerability, and imperfection to grit. If you have ever wanted something so bad, you pushed, you grinded, but you also lost a bit of yourself along the way, this episode is for you. Join Danielle as she explores the question: can you grit gently?  Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: danielle.mcgeough@plangoalplan.com Want to read Grit? New to Brené Brown? Start here: https://brenebrown.com/

Have you ever wondered if there is a connection between clutter, anxiety, and stress? In this episode, special guest Emily McDermott from the podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, explains the science behind this connection. She explains why decluttering and simplifying your space helps to clear you mind. She offer tips on how to gently and thoughtfully declutter your home and shares some powerful stories along the way. Listen in! Let go of stuff and let go of anxiety and stress. Connect with Danielle: Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram   Connect with Emily: Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-overcoming-overwhelm-decluttering-decluttering/id1645070363 Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Emily's article about how clutter affects our well-being: http://simplebyemmy.com/wellbeing 

In this episode, Danielle revisits her Word of the Year. A word of the year is a single word you choose to help guide you throughout the year. It captures your priorities and values. This year, Danielle resisted her Word of the Year, but it kept tugging on her. In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, Danielle updates you on 3 things she's learned from her Word of the Year in the first quarter of 2023. She discusses the relationship between building, consistency, repetition, and other-oriented work. Danielle encourages you to consider what you’ve learned from your word of the year and urges you to recommit to putting your word into practice so that you can have direction, focus, and clarity.  Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram

Are you tired of setting goals at the beginning of the year and then forgetting about them by March? Are your goals needing a little refresh? This episode is all about Quarterly Reviews– done with delight! Join Danielle as she explores the benefits of Quarterly Reviews, which can provide inspiration, guidance, and support for regrouping, reenergizing, and reorganizing your life. These actionable tips will help you tackle your goals with renewed enthusiasm. Ditch the pressure-filled approaches to Quarterly Reviews and get back on track. You got this! And I’m so excited for you.  Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram

Imagine coming home to a clean house. There aren’t fifteen pairs of shoes next to the door. As you walk into the kitchen, the counters are clear and wiped down. You peek into the living room. The blankets are all folded. You didn’t step on a single toy. Bliss.  In this episode, Danielle discusses how home organization has always been harder for her than organizing work tasks or time. Did you know that the principles of home organization can also be applied to effective planning? After working hard to teach herself about home organization, Danielle got so excited when she could make connections between the principles of home organization and the principles of planning. In this episode, Danielle shares 3 lessons home organization taught her about effective planning: decluttter first, zones, and the container concept.  Need help with your spring cleaning? Download these FREE checklists!  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram  

Do you struggle to stay focused on your goals? Do you find yourself giving in to temptation, even when you know it's not good for you? If so, you're not alone. The good news is that there is a way to overcome these challenges, and it all comes down to one thing: willpower. In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, Dr. Ryan McGeough discusses Kelly McGonigal’s book: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You can Do to Get More of It. We'll explore willpower as a mind-body response, how stress impacts willpower, and some practical tips and strategies to help you strengthen your willpower and achieve your goals. Whether you're a hardworking woman looking to try easier, or overachieving momma who wants to live a more fulfilling, joyful life, this episode is for you. So, get ready to harness the power of willpower and start living lightly! FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram Buy the book: http://kellymcgonigal.com/books  

In today's fast-paced world, finding balance can seem like an elusive goal. From juggling work and family commitments to pursuing personal goals, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands of our busy lives. But is it possible to find balance during even the busiest times? In this episode, Danielle explores practical strategies for creating space in your life, even when your schedule feels jam-packed. Join her as she uncovers the keys to managing your time, energy, and priorities in a way that allows you to thrive, no matter how busy life gets. FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram

Friends that goal together, grow together! In this episode, Danielle's friend who is a brilliant mental health counselor, Dr. Darcie Davis-Gage, talks about the connection between trauma, and purpose, as well as how goals grow friendships. Learn from a mental health counselor who does it all--from expressive arts therapy to work with first responders. You aren’t going to want to miss this one! -What is the connection between trauma and purpose? -What is purpose and why does it matter? -What are two activities to find purpose and direction? -How have you seen goal setting growing your friendships? -What is a "to-done list"? Connect with Darcie! Facebook: The Tenacity Institute | Facebook Website: Darcie Davis-Gage - Counseling (clientsecure.me) Email: thetenacityinstitute@gmail.com Phone 319-463-3860   Connect with Danielle:  FREE Planning Starter Pack Shop: plangoalplan.etsy.com Connect: Follow Plan Goal Plan on Instagram