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50 New Things to Try in 2026 [FREEBIE]
You don’t need a dramatic reset to step into a new year.
Sometimes all it takes is trying one small thing—then another—when the timing is right.
I made a list of 50 new things someone could try in 2026.
Not resolutions. Not rules. Just ideas.
Below are the first 10. You can download the full printable checklist at the end of this post.
10 New Things to Try in 2026Wake up without checking your phone for the first 30 minutes.
Start the day present i…
Choosing a Word of the Year
I wasn’t planning to choose a Word of the Year this time.Then a member in one of my Facebook groups casually mentioned it. No big announcement. No challenge. Just a passing comment about choosing a word.And that one sentence stuck with me.It got me thinking about doing a Word of the Year again — even though, if I’m being honest, I haven’t been very good at following through in the past.The Part No One Really Talks AboutI’ve chosen words before.I liked the idea. I liked the i…
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2025 on PlannerFun.com: The Posts, the Printables, and the Planning Ideas
Planner Fun Plus 2025 on PlannerFun.com: The Posts, the Printables, and the Planning Ideas If you missed a post (or want to come back to one later), here’s a clean little roundup—organized by theme—so you can grab what you need fast. Jump to a section: Routines & Reviews•Sticky Notes•Freebies•Tips & Hacks•Memory-Keeping•Mother of the Groom•Behind the Scenes•December / Christmas Planning Routines & Reviews Planner routines that keep l…
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Testing Before Committing Using Transparent Sticky Notes
Sometimes the hardest part of planning isn’t writing things down.
It’s deciding where they belong.My Current Planner Setup
Right now, I’m using Franklin Planner day on two pages, along with:
Monthly pagesIndex pagesUndated weekly pages I add only when I want them
I like this setup because it gives me flexibility.
But flexibility also means more decisions.
The Tracking Question
I’ve been tracking health-related information tied to carnivore coaching with ChatGPT:
Heart rat…
My Planner Choice for 2026: Compact Franklin Inserts + Undated Weeklies
My Planner Choice for 2026: Compact Franklin Inserts + Undated Weeklies This is the setup I’ve chosen going into 2026, and why it feels like a good fit for me. I’ve been thinking through my planner setup for 2026, and I wanted to write it down — not because it’s perfect or final, but because it reflects how I’m actually planning right now. I’m using Compact-size Franklin-style inserts with a Day on 2 Pages layout, along with monthly …
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How to Prioritize Your Daily Task List Without Rewriting Everything
You know that feeling when your daily task list is packed… and instead of helping you, it starts stressing you out? You look at the page and your brain can’t even “sort” what to do first. Some things are urgent but can’t be done until later. Other things are important, but they don’t look important on the list. Today I want to teach you one simple way to calm that chaos down. This idea comes from The Advanced Day Planner User’s Guide, and it’s a pract…
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Yes, You Can Still Use Your Planner on Christmas Day—Here’s How
Christmas Day• gratitude • Scripture • quiet moments
Christmas Day doesn’t usually need much planning.
The schedule is simpler. The expectations are different.
The focus shifts from doing to being.
Still, a planner can have a quiet place on Christmas Day—not to manage the day,
but to notice it.
On Christmas Day,
a planner can shift from productivity to gratitude and remembrance.
A short gratitude list
This doesn’t need to be …
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