It’s okay if you don’t like to plan out your day, your goals, or your next move. And you don’t have to meticulously plan every detail of your life.
But here me out. Do take time to add planning and organizing to a part of your life’s journey.
“For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned” – Benjamin Franklin
According to Cornerstone Dynamics, in the last 20 years, working time has increased by 15 percent, and leisure time has decreased by 33 percent (Karina Keith, Time Management Stats That May Surprise You).
According to Forbes.com, fifty-two percent of planners reported having time for social life, and 44 percent had enough time for themselves (Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., New Study Shows Career Benefits In Planning Versus Procrastinating To Reduce Stress).
So, if work time has increased, and life gets much more complex as we get older, why not set aside a few minutes a day or several minutes a week to plan your time, your goals and tasks to prioritize and organize.
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT
I have always been a planner, a to-do lister. It helps me to declutter mentally, maintain productivity, and stay goal-oriented.
Whether you are using a paper/physical planner or a digital planner, there are many benefits to using one as it is one of many tools to aid you through this journey of life.
Then the Lord said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.
Habakkuk 2:2 NLT
Benefits of Using A Planner:
- Using a planner can help you get organized.
- Using one can increase productivity.
- Can build your motivation in accomplishing your goals.
- Planning and organizing can help decrease stress.
- Strengthen your self-discipline.
- Help you manage your time.
- Improves your focus.
- Reduces anxiety and prioritizes well-being.
- Sort through the chaos of a busy schedule.
- Makes it easier to remember tasks.
What other benefits does using a planner bring?
Although I highly recommend using a planner, I must remind you a few things. Using a planner is not a quest for being perfect. Don’t forget to also allow spontaneity in your life. We should not idolize planning or plan without action or without seeking the Lord’s wisdom, will, and heart. With that said, remember the scripture below:
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 NLT
Without God, we can do nothing. Without God involved, our planning is futile. Commit your actions to the Lord. Submit to God, and depend on Him, and allow Him to lead you to success.
Lastly, planners can help you manage your time, prioritize tasks, and organize your short-term and long-term goals. In doing so, you increase your productivity as well as your personal time to relax, refuel, and reengage with loved ones.
The new edition of the CPR Planner is available!!!
The CPR planner helps you to continue your healing journey by exploring where in your life you need CPR (Calm, Peace, and a Refreshing). This planner has been updated with a new look and some new additions to help you continue staying on top of your daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
Available currently at Amazon. See link below.
Tannika Nikeya 