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| Not mine! Just an example |
As I near the end of my first year using my Passion
Planner (PP) and my thoughts are naturally turning to the promise of New
Year Resolutions I’m reflecting on how to better make use of the planner as I
strive to make the world a better place.
Whew! That sounds rather
lofty! But I will explain: my PP has
been a wonderful tool to organize various areas of my life from fitness goals
to dentist appointments. It allows me a
creative outlet to decorate the pages and setup inspiring spreads for tracking
progress toward my goals. The “Passion” facet encourages creating a
roadmap to my future. There are steps
for creating your future “wishlist” and your main “gamechanger.” Areas for “Space
of Infinite Possibility” allow the visual learner in me to create a cluster
chart including all the different areas of my life and then detailing what
changes in those areas I want to make this year. Laying out a graphic organizer helps me
decide where my priorities should lie and how to best align my time with those
priorities.
Writing continues to be one of my main goals for 2018. In 2017 I transitioned from “KindCleaning” my
home of toxins to “KindCleaning” my body of toxins. This year I will seek “KindCleaning” of my digital/quasi-monopoly
toxins – primarily the shopping aspect. Many people I know (me included) complain of the loss of small shops and
a downtown area to mingle with neighbors and friends. But then add to our Amazon carts and hitup
the local big box discount retailer weekly (WalMart, Target, etc.). My “gamechanger” for 2018 will be to
drastically REDUCE reliance on mega-retail and spend my money supporting local
businesses without grossly overpaying for daily items. Meanwhile I will take steps to reduce the personal data I passively allow social media to record.
Upcoming posts:
- · How does “Shop Locally” benefit the economy and strengthen communities
- · Graphic tracking of expenses: how much is going to the mega-stores? Where can changes be made?
- · Community Supported Agriculture – the key to healthy local food
- · What about the products that are just overpriced by the local small grocer? Ie.) Tide and Pet Food
- · Which local businesses are successful and why? Personal services?
- · Disentangling from the consumer/social media “Big Brother”
