Best Laid Plans

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Planning a Full and Thoughtful Life with Dr. Christine Koh EP 84 Mar 07, 2022

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In this fun conversational episode, Sarah joins Dr. Christine Koh -- former professor, podcaster, author, and self-proclaimed internet unicorn -- to chat abut all things planning and planning-adjacent!

Christine shares her favorite planning techniques, her gentle way of goal-setting, and tips for family calendar management. Her approach to planning is thoughtful and kind, just like she is!

Find Christine online at https://www.christinekoh.com, on Instagram @drchristinekoh, and on the podcast Edit Your Life, available on all podcast platforms!

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Deep Dive: Notebooks EP 83 Feb 28, 2022

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It's an all-notebook deep dive episode! Sarah opens with a slew of ideas for uses of notebooks, and then transitions to a discussion of many of her favorite brands and products out there.

Brands mentioned:

Papier

Stalogy

Wonderland 222

Hobonichi Plain Notebook

Field Notes

Beggy Higgins

Erin Condren

Leuchtturm 1917

Amanda Rach Lee

Archer & Olive

Nuuna

Moleskine

Share your favorite notebook brand with Sarah in her show notes page at theshubox.com!

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Favorite Planning-Adjacent Podcasts + A Bit of Retail Therapy EP 82 Feb 21, 2022

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In this episode, Sarah shares 8 of her favorite podcasts centered around -- you guessed it -- planning! She also mentions two of her favorites to follow on Patreon, Amanda's Favorites and Planners & Wine.

She then shares some planning "coping mechanisms" she has been indulging in lately, including some planner migrating (yes already) and some retail therapy at Erin Condren.

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Getting Through Tough Times EP: 81 Feb 14, 2022

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This episode was inspired by a tough week on call Sarah had recently. She outlines 5 things she wished she had done to make life easier on herself -- things that might apply to anyone going into a finite difficult period.

1. Evaluating which habits might temporarily not be serving you

2. Pay attention to basic body maintenance - foundation habts

3. Ask others for help

4. Don’t be afraid to say no if someone is asking for favors

5. Create an "after the storm" list

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Q&A: Budget-Friendly Planners, Transitioning Between Planners, Handling Confidential Info, and More EP 80 Feb 07, 2022

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It's an all Q&A ep! Questions include one about alternatives with similar layouts to Whitney English Week On One Page, planning with confidential info, how to handle months after your planner ends (before your new one arrives!), and a question about some budget-friendly options that still have a luxury feel.

Finally, Sarah muses a bit on the future of BLP.

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Mini Q&A + Planner Review: The ProAction Planner EP 79 Jan 31, 2022

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In this episode, Sarah opens with a Q&A section. One listener writes in about how to work in regular delegation of chores/household duties, and another has question about what Sarah actually brings back and forth to work!

In the review section, Sarah takes a deep dive into the ProAction Planner, which has some of her favorite features from the Full Focus + Planner Pad . . . in one.

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Planning Your Passions & More with Laura Tremaine EP 78 Jan 24, 2022

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In this fun conversational episode, Sarah interviews LA-based writer/podcaster/creative Laura Tremaine about her planning styles, preferences, and challenges.

Laura talks about how she plans around one of her greatest passions -- books! There is some paper planner discussion, of course, followed by a deep dive into family life organization + management.

Laura Tremaine can be found at her website, https://www.lauratremaine.com. She has an active Secret Stuff Patreon group with lots of reading content, a really fun book (Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First), and a fantastic backlog of podcast episodes to peruse (10 Things to Tell You).

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2022 So Far: Planner Confessions, Imperfections & What is Working EP 77 Jan 17, 2022

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In this episode, Sarah reveals some planner confessions (ie, what has NOT worked well for her thus far this year -- already!) as well as a discussion about imperfect habit streaks, empty planner pages, and more.

She also discusses what IS working well in 2022.

Episode Sponsor: Organize 365!

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Q&A: 2022 Pep Talk, Storing Stationery Items, Planning with your Partner, and More EP 76 Jan 10, 2022

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Sarah opens this episode with a discussion of 2022 and how -- despite challenges -- she hopes we can look at the upcoming year with optimism, and still find plenty of reasons to plan and dream of the possibilities of the coming months.

Then, she discusses some new products she has heard about. In the Q&A, she answers questions about planners for those who work night shifts, storing planner-related items, and planning with one's partner.

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Welcome 2022! Some Goals & Thoughts on Goals EP 75 Jan 03, 2022

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Welcome to Season 4 of BLP! In this episode, Sarah discusses a few yearly goal setting tactics and tips, and then reviews her own goals list for 2022!

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