15 min
Episode 1: The Four Rules of Planning, Part 1 Make Space to Thrive
-
- Self-Improvement
Imagine waking up every morning and knowing EXACTLY what you need to do to redeem the time...
If our podcast resonates deeply, and you dream of a simple, streamlined way to apply everything you've been learning, then you'll LOVE our new eCourse, Renew.
Renew will teach you the Evergreen Planning Method through 6 transformative challenges so you can uncover an abundance of hidden time, train your brain to prioritize better, and successfully organize each day in terms of your God-given priorities.
Thoroughly Christ-Centered
No commitments to show up to live calls!
Shame-free motivation. (Includes access to a vibrant community—including alumni—all eager to cheer you on!)
Get an insider's view on how the Evergreen Leadership Team navigates every area of life, plus see visuals of our actual planners AND ask us your questions along the way!
Learn more here: https://www.evergreenplanner.com/pages/renew-waitlist
___________
Episode Shownotes:
You want to start getting organized around the things that matter most to you. But where do you even begin?
In our first episode, we offer an effective shortcut for diving into the world of time-management and productivity—without getting overwhelmed.
Our "Four Rules of Planning" —
Write down what you did. For several days or weeks, use your planner to record what you did. By starting with the rhythms and habits you already operate in, you can recognize patterns, and evaluate what’s working and what’s not. You can then design incremental change that serves your family, makes sense for the season you’re in, and builds into a sustainable lifestyle.
Build your repertoire of planning skills. Think about it like becoming a skilled cook in a kitchen. You must build your planning and productivity skills over time, as you come upon new challenges. Learn as you go, practice patiently, and you’ll soon feel equipped to adapt your new skills to fit any given situation. Just as a skilled cook would not feel the pressure to use every technique they know every time they prepare a dish, you shouldn’t feel the pressure to exercise every single time-management or efficiency muscle you have every single moment of every day. You simply build your repertoire of skills for when you need them.
Train your subconscious. The more you write down your goals and priorities, the more you are teaching your brain to focus on what is important to you. This builds a “working memory” around your priorities, enabling you to waste less energy on deciding what you need to do next in the day-to-day, so you can give more brain space to bigger goals and projects.
Maintain a flexible mindset. Even with the best planning, life still throws punches and things play out in ways you could’ve never anticipated. Instead of mislabeling yourself as “failures” because of circumstances out of your control, you have the choice to strengthen your positive influence in any given situation. You can take a proactive approach to these challenges—whether big or small—by adopting a mindset that inspires you to pivot and handle the inevitable changes to your plans in creative and life-giving ways.
Cozy up with this first episode, & you'll hear:
A little about team Evergreen and our heart behind starting this podcast
Our shortcut for understanding and getting organized around your unique dynamics
A practical tip that helps you shift your mindset from never feeling like you're doing enough
How planning is a lot like cooking—and how learning on the go is a super-effective approach
We'll be back with The Four Rules of Planning - Part 2 next week!
Edit:
These 4 Rules evolved into our PLANS acronym. You can hear about the development of the PLANS acronym on Episode 09 - Quickstart Your Planning. You can also download the free Quickstart Your Planning Guide we created here!
——
Visit our website: www.evergreenplanner.comFind us on Instagram @EvergreenPlanner
Learn the Evergreen Planning Method:
Imagine waking up every morning and knowing EXACTLY what you need to do to redeem the time...
If our podcast resonates deeply, and you dream of a simple, streamlined way to apply everything you've been learning, then you'll LOVE our new eCourse, Renew.
Renew will teach you the Evergreen Planning Method through 6 transformative challenges so you can uncover an abundance of hidden time, train your brain to prioritize better, and successfully organize each day in terms of your God-given priorities.
Thoroughly Christ-Centered
No commitments to show up to live calls!
Shame-free motivation. (Includes access to a vibrant community—including alumni—all eager to cheer you on!)
Get an insider's view on how the Evergreen Leadership Team navigates every area of life, plus see visuals of our actual planners AND ask us your questions along the way!
Learn more here: https://www.evergreenplanner.com/pages/renew-waitlist
___________
Episode Shownotes:
You want to start getting organized around the things that matter most to you. But where do you even begin?
In our first episode, we offer an effective shortcut for diving into the world of time-management and productivity—without getting overwhelmed.
Our "Four Rules of Planning" —
Write down what you did. For several days or weeks, use your planner to record what you did. By starting with the rhythms and habits you already operate in, you can recognize patterns, and evaluate what’s working and what’s not. You can then design incremental change that serves your family, makes sense for the season you’re in, and builds into a sustainable lifestyle.
Build your repertoire of planning skills. Think about it like becoming a skilled cook in a kitchen. You must build your planning and productivity skills over time, as you come upon new challenges. Learn as you go, practice patiently, and you’ll soon feel equipped to adapt your new skills to fit any given situation. Just as a skilled cook would not feel the pressure to use every technique they know every time they prepare a dish, you shouldn’t feel the pressure to exercise every single time-management or efficiency muscle you have every single moment of every day. You simply build your repertoire of skills for when you need them.
Train your subconscious. The more you write down your goals and priorities, the more you are teaching your brain to focus on what is important to you. This builds a “working memory” around your priorities, enabling you to waste less energy on deciding what you need to do next in the day-to-day, so you can give more brain space to bigger goals and projects.
Maintain a flexible mindset. Even with the best planning, life still throws punches and things play out in ways you could’ve never anticipated. Instead of mislabeling yourself as “failures” because of circumstances out of your control, you have the choice to strengthen your positive influence in any given situation. You can take a proactive approach to these challenges—whether big or small—by adopting a mindset that inspires you to pivot and handle the inevitable changes to your plans in creative and life-giving ways.
Cozy up with this first episode, & you'll hear:
A little about team Evergreen and our heart behind starting this podcast
Our shortcut for understanding and getting organized around your unique dynamics
A practical tip that helps you shift your mindset from never feeling like you're doing enough
How planning is a lot like cooking—and how learning on the go is a super-effective approach
We'll be back with The Four Rules of Planning - Part 2 next week!
Edit:
These 4 Rules evolved into our PLANS acronym. You can hear about the development of the PLANS acronym on Episode 09 - Quickstart Your Planning. You can also download the free Quickstart Your Planning Guide we created here!
——
Visit our website: www.evergreenplanner.comFind us on Instagram @EvergreenPlanner
Learn the Evergreen Planning Method:
15 min