Best Laid Plans

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Q&A: Custom Planners, Sarah's Ideal Planner, Podcast Recs + More! EP 144 May 01, 2023

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It's a Q&A episode!

1- A listener is looking for a custom planner that has schedule on the left / space on the right.

Options Mentioned: Agendio, Personal Planner, Plum Paper, and Golden Coil, plus Full Focus as a non-custom option that might meet her specifications.

2- Male listener notes that planning seems to skew female - why? Not sure, but Sarah thinks everyone can benefit from planning. Plus, he notes the value of the planning process vs the plan itself. Very wise!

3- A listener emails asking Sarah to describe her dream planner! (Could it ever happen? Maybe?)

4- Listener texts to ask for podcast recs - Sarah shares her favorites in several categories.

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Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

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Heart to Heart Screen Time Talk. EP: 143 Apr 24, 2023

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Sarah brings her honest thoughts about screen time to this heart-to-heart episode. First, she shares two valuable listener perspectives:

1) Rachel in Wales, who spent a month without a smartphone and was converted permanently: http://www.rachelinwales.com/2022/10/analogue-august-month-or-14-without.html

2) Leslie, a self-described "mid/later-life" yogi who always has thoughtful perspectives on all things planning-adjacent

Then, she delves into her own thoughts, from screen time as a spectrum (from angry social media battles to instructional YouTube) to its insidious slot-machine-like temptations and tendency to crowd out the rest of life if we let it.

This is a passionate episode! Please share your thoughts and comments (nicely, please!)

Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

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Mini-Q&A (Sleep + Biological Rhythms) + Product Review: Flame Tree Midi Notebooks, Karst Stone Paper, and EC Meal Planning Petite Planner EP 142 Apr 17, 2023

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In today's episode, Sarah provides a follow up to Vickie's planner conundrum, and then delves into two listener question: one on evening routines to allow for early mornings, and one on various hormonal cycles (applicable to those who menstruate) and how that might impact planning.

Then, 3 product reviews are shared!

1) Midi Notebooks from Flame Tree Publishing: https://www.flametreepublishing.com/japanese-woodblocks-set-of-3-midi-notebooks-isbn-9781839644856.html

2) Karst Stone Paper Daily Planning Pad: via Jenni Bick: https://www.jennibick.com/collections/notebooks/products/karst-stone-paper-daily-action-pad

3) EC Petite Planner Meal Planner:

https://www.erincondren.com/colorblends-twilight-petiteplanner-meal-planner?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A17759194223%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=111253774&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=34320&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwitShBhA6EiwAq3RqAwufnF-xFJi99rJslrsjAWRC8nhbrbrDjsX30vt2wXL3isq7uF_UOhoC0K8QAvD_BwE

Sarah's EC Referral Code: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sarahhartunger/1

Get in Touch:

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Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

Voice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplans

Send me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189

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Outside-the-Box Travel Planning Tips from the Road EP 141 Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

Sarah opens this episode with a request for help with planner matchmaking for her dear friend and planning co-conspirator Vickie, who is looking for: " . . . a relatively portable/lighter (ideally smaller than 5x8in), hardbound (no spiral!) planner, w monthly and week on 2 page spreads, gel pen friendly paper, not too much extra stuff -- no inspiration vibes, please."

Please send your ideas for her!

Outside the Box Travel Planning Tips from the Road:

THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WANT TO FEEL AT THE END OF YOUR VACATION as you are planning. Rested? Inspired? Energized? This may influence your itinerary!
Sometimes keeping things more minimal can be more relaxing AND fun. Sometimes going deep is better than wide!
Appreciate the moments on vacation when you’re just doing regular things, but in a more relaxed way because there is no rush to school or work! And don’t forget that transition/travel time can be fun/interesting too!
YOU (or your co-travelers) get to decide what you pack into a day, and you are allowed to choose more ‘chill’ plans some days. You probably can’t see EVERYTHING an area has to offer AND relax AND have lots of relaxed family time. You get to pick and there’s no ‘right’ way to do a family vacation!
Packing cubes. They do seem awesome. I can't wait to get more!
If you have a larger group of people, make plans and reservations in advance. The analysis paralysis that can ensue when no one can agree on a restaurant or activity can REALLY drain the fun. Do a little research and pick something! If with multiple people could divide up the planning by day.
Go in with an attitude of gratitude and humor! Everything is not going to be social-media-perfect. Some places are understaffed. If people are trying and being kind that’s really what is important. Sometimes the things that go terribly wrong make the best memories.

Get in Touch:

Learn about Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpa

Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

Voice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplans

Send me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189

Leave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)

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Breaking Up Big Projects EP 140 Apr 03, 2023

Show notes

Today's episode opens up with a great Planner Peace submission from Millicent!

Products mentioned:

- Simplified Daily Planner

- Day Designer Monthly

- Essential Calendar (www.theessentialcalendar.com/BESTLAIDPLANS and use code BESTLAIDPLANS at checkout for 10% off!)

Then, Sarah discusses 11 steps for breaking up big projects. In brief, these include:

1- Envision the End

2- Think about Timeline.

3- Think about Team (and learning from others who have been there)

4- Start mapping out the steps. Not necessarily EVERY step. But, always good to know:

First step

Next step

Any time-sensitive step

5- Decide what time frame makes sense to ‘hold’ your project

6- Figure out where you will keep everything related to the project

7- Assign yourself the first step with a specific time frame. (Take the plunge!)

8- Set a calendar date with yourself to review progress / define next steps / make edits

9- Have an off ramp or the ability to table it if you can!

10- CELEBRATE completions - of each step, of the project as a whole! Thank those involved and share your victories.

11- Postmortem - think about what worked, what didn’t, and where to store notes/etc for next time!

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AMA (Ask Me Anything): Morning Routine, Wardrobe Organization, Travel, and More EP 139 Mar 27, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Sarah comes on with answers to your questions in an AMA (ask me anything)-style format! Topics include:

- Social media (or lack thereof)

- Current morning routine

- What Sarah would do with a year off from clinical work

- Migraine deep dive

- Best trip ever taken - with kids, and adults only?

- Managing clothing the house (kids + yours)

- Tracking recipes

- Favorite book so far in 2023

Get in Touch:

Learn about Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpa

Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

Voice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplans

Send me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189

Leave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)

Episode Sponsors:

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Organizing and Planning Your Budget with Allison Baggerly EP 138 Mar 20, 2023

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Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget joins Sarah on the show today to discuss the ways that planning can help you set up and execute on a budget that truly answers to your needs and desires, from paying off debt to enjoying a great splurge vacation. She shares both physical tools and more theoretical techniques, as well as how she handles budgeting with her partner.

Find Allison: inspiredbudget.com or @inspiredbudget on IG

Best Laid Plans episode on Finance: https://theshubox.com/2021/03/best-laid-plans-ep-32-planning-your-financial-life.html

Links & Resources -- Working on an Ask Me Anything episode so get those questions in! Even random ones :)

Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpa

Email: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com

Voice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplans

Send me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189

Leave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)

Episode Sponsors:

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Pens, Highlighters, Accessories + More! EP 137 Mar 13, 2023

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In this episode, Sarah gives a run down of her favorite pens, markers, highlighters, and more!

Specific items listed below + visit theshubox.com for links!

Best Laid Plans LIVE Retreat - Nov 2-4! Look for registration details at theshubox.com/blpa

Email me: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com / Text: (305) 697-7189

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Pens:

Gel: Pilot Juice Up, Pentel Energel Clena

Pigment Liners: Sakura Sigma Micron; Uni Pin

Brush: Pentel Sign

Highlighters: Mildliners, Iconic dual-tip

Markers: Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot, EC dual tip, Staedtler Triplus Fineliner, Zebra Click-Art

Tabs: Midori Chirrato Index Tabs

Washi: MT washi tape, The Washi Tape Shop, EC washi

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Mixed Bag Ep! Planner Wanderlust, 2023 Ups & Downs, and Q&A from a Physician in Fellowship EP 136 Mar 06, 2023

Show notes

Today's episode is a mixed bag! Sarah opens with a planner peace submission sent in by Liz which combines the Planner Pad with an accessory goals notebook and Voodoopad -- a wiki-creation tool.

Then, Sarah discusses her current planner wanderlust and daily layout. She also reviews what is working -- and what is not -- in 2023 so far. Finally, a listener in fellowship training writes in looking for planner recs.

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Planning Your Passions EP 135 Feb 27, 2023

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Planning doesn't have to be about dry work-related goals - it can add another fun dimension to almost anything in life, including passions + hobbies. After sharing a Notion-centric planner peace from listener Coree (details below), Sarah delves into how she plans around 3 of her current passions: running, reading, and . . . planning!

Planner Peace submission from Coree Brown Swan -- Lecturer in Politics and author of Working Moms Make it Work at http://workingmomsmakeitwork.substack.com

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