I came across a BIG idea recently. In the book “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind,” Vishen Lakhiani talks about the difference between means goals and end goals. Means goals vs End goals A means goal is motivated by the…
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Tools to Plan an Awesome New Year
With these tools, you can set some goals, make resolutions, and track your progress. I made these to add to my Planner binder in 2017, but they still work well! Don’t forget to grab a copy of the printables at…
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Books to Read Before They Are Movies
These movies based on books will be in theaters in 2017. Read the books before they hit the big screen! Check out movie trailers at the Internet Movie Database: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly (6 January 2017, Rated PG)…
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Brain Basics
Brain Facts: The human brain weighs about 3 pounds and is 75% water. It uses about 20% of the oxygen in the body. The brain is very complex, but a few Brain regions at Brainfacts.org include the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for…
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2016 Screen and Page
I’ve devoted this year to reading books that have been adapted into movies, and then watching the movies. It’s been an interesting year! This is a great way to run a book group, because there are lots of resources to…
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Planner Printables
One productivity tool that I use is a Binder with tabs for the four elements of time management: System, Plan and Review, Routine, Focus, plus one for Projects. Some of my favorite forms are behind each tab. The binder has…
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Goal Worksheet
Plan goals with The Goal Worksheet, and use it as a goal master list to keep goals visual and visible. Download the Goal Worksheet pdf Choose goals that align with values. Choose goals that provide high return on investment with the Sweet…
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Reading Record Punch Card
How can libraries create excitement about coming into the library to check out books or other items on a regular basis? I’m thinking a monthly drawing with really neat (but not too expensive) book related prizes. When patrons check out…
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Goal Skills
How to Be a Black Belt Goal Setter There are many skills involved in the art of goal setting. Learn how to move from the white belt level to become a black belt goal setter with a free printable Goal…
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To (Always) Do Today
Think you’ve already got enough lists in your system? I recently added another one that I call my To (always) Do Today List. This new list was inspired by a quote from Benjamin Franklin: “Either write something worth reading or…
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