An Hour Spent in Planning

January 21, 2019 by Dani Leave a Comment

An Hour Spent in Planning

An hour (or even 30 minutes) spent in planning will save you hours in execution. Planning has become an established routine for me. I am not sure whether it comes naturally to me or whether I have realized the need for it and developed the routine.

This past year I learned to use the Notes on my iPhone to make daily plans each morning. This method does have its charm; however, I seem to work best with paper and pen. In my earlier post about My 2018 Favorite Things
I mentioned the At a Glance Daily Planner. This is a planner for people like me who like to take notes on various things and need more white space for the day. I ordered my 2019 At a Glance early on to have it ready for the year. It is still my favorite Daily Planner.

Simplified Planner

Would you believe, I also like to use a Weekly/Monthly Planner? This type of planner is also perfect for those somewhat new to planning or who know how to be more concise than I do. This year as I searched for the At a Glance Weekly Planner, I came across The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley. It is excellent: small, tabbed by month, colorful, and even has a few pages at the beginning with first-class tips for organizing time and determining what really matters in our day. The book offers a 30 Day Simplicity Challenge at the beginning of the book, which is certainly something I needed.

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The Simplicity Challenge

It is inspiring to me as I work through the Simplicity 30 Day Challenge at the beginning of the planner. Some of the items on the list, I have already done while others desperately need addressing. Inch by inch, anything is a cinch.

“Prioritizing, simplifying and being lovingly intentional with our time gives us the opportunity to celebrate the joy that’s found within our journey, not necessarily at the end of it. And when we uncover that coveted free time, we find it is truly possible to do it all.” ~ Emily Ley

Strategically Planning for Summer Fitness

May 17, 2016 by Dani Leave a Comment

It has often been said that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Yes, it is true. With a few baby step plans and decisions, you can plan to succeed. What do you need to consider:

Eating Out: How often and where

This can be a hidden culprit, if we aren’t wise.

CREATE A NO FAIL ENVIRONMENT

What will you keep in your cupboard and what will you toss? Debit food (health destroying food) will call your name if it is in your home, your car or your office. To get on the success curve, it is important to make the decision to create a NO FAIL Environment. Toss the stuff that likes to trip you up adding inches and discouragement.

Plan some really good replacement foods and recipes that are quick and delicious. Take your body into training here. Tell that flesh, “You are going to like good healthy food or you may get nothing.”

You can find my very favorite Fabufit Paleo (Gluten Free) recipes at fabulouslyfit.com. Just press the top Recipe Tab. I have also just created a 5×7 spiral bound set of recipe cards to help you organize your week and have your Fabufit Paleo recipes all at your fingertips. 2016 Recipe Book

The Easy Paleo Tortillas can be used in so many way. Note ideas below:

Once you get organized with the Paleo way of eating, you will be ever so encouraged. Combine this with a strong, consistent exercise plan and soon you will see inches melting away.