Best Laid Plans

Latest Episodes:

How to Build More Intentionality Into Your Life EP 214 Sep 02, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah explores the concept of intentionality. She discussed examples and ways we can unknowingly live without much intention and then suggests strategies (large and small) to promote more intentional living.

Things to think about:

- Career autopilot/drift

- Responding to others' expectations

- Saying yes to everything

- Failing to set boundaries

- Consuming media that is served to you via algorithms

- Setting intentions for the day

- Regularly re-evaluating routines and habits

- Thinking through how you wish to spend precious resources

- Giving yourself time and space to think through your big goals!

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August Q&A: Inbox Zero, Big Projects, Working Speed, Mindfulness, and More! EP: 213 Aug 26, 2024

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It's August's Q&A episode! Join Sarah as she tackles listener questions and comments. Topics include:

- an inbox zero success story

- approaching nebulous//large projects such as book writing

- what does it mean to "work faster" compared to others

- thoughts on the Organize 365 Sunday Basket system (Sarah has one!)

- teaching planning and organizing to school-aged kids

- mindfulness! How do you stay present in the moment if you're always planning the next thing?

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Mixed Bag: PTO Tracking, Post-Vacation Analysis + 2025 Planner Preview (Hobonichi + More) EP 212 Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

It's a Mixed Bag ep! Topics covered:

1- PTO Spreadsheet - inspired by my friend Kae (gratefulkae.com)

2- Vacation Postmortem! Consider doing a post-trip analysis with a partner. Can also extend to other home areas (summer, a school year, a holiday season, etc!)

3- Two upcoming books I’m excited about - Kendra Adachi’s The Plan and Oliver Burkeman’s Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts.

4- Hobonichi Release! Their preview is at https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2025/y25/

5- Hemlock & Oak Paper Covers!

My link: https://www.hemlockandoak.com/pages/_go_?ref=8195:338926&discount=BLP - use discount code BLP

6- Halo Planner is out! https://www.thehaloplanner.com/shopify-products/the-halo-planner-q4-2024?_kx=pEbNyEVSsMRzyt72zDDz91CczlNZdlBltKjzzraQMoUL1fg2AWRFo5wbuF5ol2IB.Vgsz5G

Note - currently it shows the price in $HK not USD, I will ask if they plan to have it show USD as well!

7- Just Scribble Planners - https://www.shopjustscribble.com

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Quintile 4 + Q&A Deep Dive: Sticking to Your Plan EP 211 Aug 12, 2024

Show notes

Today's episode features a discussion of all things related to Quintile 4, the season after summer! Sarah features some back to school discussion, but there she also addresses some non-school-related shifts in the season as well as future planning to think about. Then, she dives into a listener query about sticking to plans -- how do you stick to your plan, and how do you avoid being reactive when tasks are coming at you throughout the day?

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You Only Die Once: Mortality, Planning, and So Much More with Jodi Wellman EP 210 Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah interviews Jodi Wellman on her work on mortality and how the concept of death / our finite lives can inspire living a life with vitality, meaning, and -- for lack of a better term, more "aliveness." Jodi holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and spent years exploring and applying these tough topics to help others with her work on Four Thousand Mondays and her recent book, You Only Die Once. Sarah and Jodi discuss memento mori, the darker side of habits and routines, and so much more.

You can find Jodi's work at fourthousandmondays.com and her book, You Only Die Once, at all major book retailers.

Other works referenced:

Oliver Burkeman, author of 4000 Weeks

TIm Urban's The Tail End: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html

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Best Laid Plans Academy: Honing Your Planning Systems at Every Level EP 209 Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah discusses her flagship planning course, Best Laid Plans Academy, as she prepares the launch the fourth round (the first in 2024!). She discusses takeaways from prior rounds, why this material works in a course format, and shares the course topics and logistics.

To learn more, visit theshubox.com/courses; signup information will be available first to newsletter subscribers on August 1!

Newsletter: theshubox.com/newsletter

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July Q&A: Planner Peace x 2, Task Management on Paper, Notetaking, and More! EP 208 Jul 22, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah answers questions sent in the last month! First, she opens with two Planner Peace submissions. Then, she answers questions on task management on paper, email management (how long does it REALLY take to clear an inbox?), handling major schedule changes in an already complicated life, and notetaking.

Keep your questions coming! Submit yours at sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com!

Be on the lookout for information on Best Laid Plans Academy Fall 2024, coming next week.

Newsletter: theshubox.com/newsletter

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Go Girl Planner Pro: https://gogirlplanner.com/collections/pro-planners

Laurel Denise Academic Year Vertical Weekly Planner: https://laureldenise.com/collections/2024-2025-planners

Hobonichi Weeks: https://www.jetpens.com/search?q=hobonichi+weeks&v=2

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Planners, Goals, and Fun with MakseLife Founder Sierra Friend EP 207 Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah interviews Sierra Friend, creator and head of MakseLife, a major player in the planner universe today! She discusses how her line of planners came to be, what sets them apart in the market, her thoughts on goal setting, and much more!

Teen planning printable discussed in the episode (free!): https://makselife.com/collections/free-printables/products/goals-for-teens-free-printable

Where to find MakseLife: makselife.com

Sierra on IG: @plannerfriend

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Earth Breeze: Effective liquidless laundry detergent! Listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze by visiting earthbreeze.com/plans

Mint Mobile: To get their new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/plans

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Summer Reading: Reading Habits, TBR Lists, Paper vs Digital, and Favorites of 2024 (so far!) EP206 Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah talks all about one of her favorite hobbies -- reading! She discusses her own reading journey over the years and then talks about the practical side: reading routines, to-be-read list management, library holds, physical vs digital, abandoning books, and more! Finally, she shares her top 10 books (so far) in 2024!

Detailed show notes including book lists can be found at theshubox.com

Podcast episode mentioned on evening routine,

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Mint Mobile: To get their new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month for the first 3 months, go to mintmobile.com/plans

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July 1 is the New January 1? Your Virtual Midyear Retreat EP 205 Jul 01, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, Sarah shares 10 questions to help you think through the rest of 2024! Sit back, grab a notebook and your favorite pens, and plan along with her -- or do a whole day of planning and dreaming at your own DIY retreat! Either way, this episode will get you inspired for your July 1st fresh start.

BOBW Midyear Check In Ep: https://lauravanderkam.com/2024/06/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-mid-year-check-in-2024/

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