A lot of us use our daily planners as a tool for establishing priorities. We have to. There are just so many things demanding our attention that establishing priorities is the only way to make sure we get the most important things done. But there is a hidden danger in prioritization, a trap that should be avoided at all costs. What is that trap? It is assessing the value of each task on the priority list as though it were a separate entity unto itself. It is a practice that can be fairly disruptive to just about anyone. But for someone with ADHD using a daily planner, the practice can be stifling. Nothing Happens in a Vacuum ...
Here at Next Level Daily, we are extremely proud of our high-performance daily planner. Although it was designed for anyone to use, we have had certain groups of people reach out to us to let us know that it is the best planner for their specific needs. Some examples of these groups include people with ADHD, real estate professionals, working moms and teachers. We obviously recommend it for everyone. But we know that not everyone does things the way we do. That is why our planner is so adaptable and customizable. So, what does your daily planner look like? Does it resemble what we offer in PDF form, or does it look completely different? Our position is pretty simple....
Science has long known about circadian rhythms and how important these are to mental and physical health. Study after study has shown that people with disrupted circadian rhythms are less likely to get restful sleep which, in turn, means potential health problems. But there is more to the rhythm concept than just sleeping and waking hours. ADHD and Rhythm People with ADHD know firsthand how important a daily rhythm is to productivity. A daily rhythm is to productivity what the circadian rhythm is to sleep patterns. Simply put, establishing and maintaining a daily rhythm can help you be more productive by also helping you: develop repeatable behaviors plan your day more effectively implement needed changes more efficiently....
The modern world seems to be moving at an ever-faster pace. As things pick up, many of us find our brains overloaded with more information than we know what to do with. Enter the brain dump. For some people, brain dumping is a lifesaver. They would tell you to never underestimate the power of this seemingly simple practice. Before we go any further, it is important to note that brain dumping can be defined in two ways. In the IT world, brain dumping is the practice of electronically capturing or memorizing the material contained in an IT certification exam and then using it to create replica exams. Outside of IT certification exams, brain dumping is simply the...
Getting organized can make a real difference in accomplishing your goals. No matter what those goals might be, something as simple as a PDF daily planner goes a long way toward reaching short- and long-term goals on a reasonable schedule. So, how about you? Do you use a daily planner? If not, you might be wondering what type of person would. To be honest, all sorts of people benefit from embracing the daily planning concept. It is not just one particular type of person. From politicians to industry leaders and teachers to small business owners, daily planning is for everyone. Busy Moms and Dads We would expect high-powered C-suite executives to carry around a pocket or PDF...
