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Make sure you have the Kindle App on your phone.
Send yourself an email with your planner
Click on your planner file in your email to open it and click on the top right download icon . Then select the kindle app then a screen will pop up on kindle.
make suer to keep the original size and then click send.
After a few minutes your File will appear on your scribe and you can start using your planner.
To navigate your planner make sure you are in navigation mode
To Write make sure you are in Writing mode
Are you striving to build better habits and streamline your daily routines? The MY PA Planner now comes with an integrated habit tracker, fully optimized for the Remarkable 2 tablet.
1. Seamless Integration with Remarkable 2 The habit tracker is designed specifically for the Remarkable 2, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience. With the tablet's paper-like feel and advanced technology, tracking your habits becomes a seamless part of your daily routine.
You may not be presenting to Dragons' Den, but knowing your financial figures is equally important every single day. Imagine this: you're running your business, and at any moment, you can confidently say where you stand financially. This isn't just about impressing potential investors or partners; it's about maintaining control over your business’s financial health and making informed, strategic decisions.
Creating a business plan is a crucial step for any entrepreneur. It serves as your roadmap, guiding you through the complexities of running a business and helping you stay focused on your goals. Here are 19 compelling reasons why a business plan is essential for your success:
Boost Your Confidence and Belief
Having a well-thought-out plan will significantly boost your confidence. When you see that your business idea is actually doable, your confidence skyrockets. This belief is essential for navigating the tough days of entrepreneurship.
The other day I was excited for my day. I knew I didn't have any major meetings or commitments. I was looking forward to a day of uninterrupted work, planning to really move the needle on some important projects.
But the universe had other plans. The backend of the website was painfully slow, turning simple tasks into a test of patience with never-ending loading icons. Then, a planned trip to the supermarket at lunch turned into a car hassle when I found a flat tyre, needing a pickup and a trip to the garage. All these disruptions consumed the best part of the day.
Productively, the day was a flop!
Thankfully, most days aren't like this, but a good number are disrupted by one thing or another. Thankfully, I have a plan that helps me get back on track the next day without getting distracted or pulled in another direction.
These challenges are sent to try us but are perfectly normal and happen to the best of us. It's life, but as an entrepreneur, it can be stressful. Having a solid plan isn't about avoiding these days—it's about bouncing back faster and keeping the focus where it matters. It's always better to plan, even when it seems pointless because it's your safety net for when chaos strikes.
Having a plan provides more than task organisation—it's a psychological safety net for unexpected disruptions. On chaotic days, a thought-out plan acts as a compass:
Guidance: It helps redirect focus when plans go askew, allowing for quick regrouping and prioritization.
Adaptability: Being essential for managing multiple responsibilities, it offers the flexibility to adjust as needed.
Resilience: It minimizes the impact of unexpected interruptions on overall productivity by keeping you focused and reducing stress.
Energy Management: Aligns daily actions with long-term goals, optimising time and energy.
Tips to Help:
Be kind to yourself. Curve balls happen. It's life. It's not your fault. Try not to add tot he stress by beating yourself up. It doesn't help.
Prioritisation: On disrupted days, reassess and prioritise tasks that align with key objectives.
Mindset Shift: Adopt a perspective that views setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Flexible Scheduling: Incorporate buffer times in your schedule for unexpected tasks.
Proactive Planning: Develop contingency plans for potential obstacles.
Reflective Practice: Reflect daily on achievements and areas for improvement.
If you don't have a plan yet, then please feel free to download at this link. https://mypaplanner.com/download
Here's to a new week. Let's make it a productive one!
Today, I Started Learning a New Skill and I Was Rubbish!
Yes, rubbish! I set out on a journey to learn a new skill, and I have to admit it was a rough start. I absolutely sucked at it. Terrible, actually. The frustration and anxiety quickly set in as I realised it was taking much longer than I had anticipated. I had thought I would have completed this by lunchtime and I had barely started.
As the morning turned into afternoon, I felt exhaustion and imposter syndrome setting in. By lunchtime, I had to start all over again. It was challenging, but there was also a stubbornness in me that insisted I had to get good at this.
"I saw this quote the other day and it got me thinking: Ideas are easy. Execution is hard. Consistency is harder.
The quote was originally from Guy Kawasaki, but the sentence ‘Consistency is harder’ had been added."
Consistency is often touted as the key to success, yet it remains one of the biggest challenges for many entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals. So why is it so difficult to maintain consistency, even when we know it's so important for achieving our goals?
I've always valued simplicity. I've never liked being surrounded by a lot of stuff and never felt the urge to acquire more. It's just the way I am. As I've navigated through my business journey, I've realized that this love for simplicity is actually a superpower in the business world.
There are countless distractions in business—endless tasks, shiny new tools, and never-ending to-do lists. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters. But keeping things simple can cut through the noise and keep you focused on your goals.
That said, I'm still a work in progress and always looking to improve. Still a lot of wardrobe decluttering to be done! 😬 I’m still an over-packer when it comes to holidays (I haven’t mastered that skill yet!).
Simplifying my approach has been a game-changer for me, but there's always room for further refinement and betterment.
Here are the top reasons why simplicity is key to success in business:
Clarity: Simplicity fosters clarity. When your processes and goals are straightforward, you know exactly what needs to be done and why it matters.
Focus: Keeping things simple helps you maintain focus on the most important tasks ensuring that you meet critical goals.
Reduced Stress: Simplicity reduces overwhelm and stress, making it easier for you to stay productive and motivated.
Increased Productivity: With fewer distractions and complications, you can be more productive and focused on your work.
Efficiency: Simple processes save time and resources. By eliminating unnecessary steps, you can operate more efficiently and get more done in less time.
Life is a sequence of choices, each steering us towards new paths and outcomes. It's easy to overlook the power we hold in making decisions every day, yet these choices cumulatively shape our reality and future. Let's delve deeper into how different choices can lead to significantly improved life aspects:
Before: Skipping meals and snacking on unhealthy foods can lead to energy slumps and health issues.
After: Choosing balanced meals and regular eating times boosts energy and supports overall well-being. 🍏🕒
Wait to Start: Tomorrow seems perfect because it never comes. Procrastination is the enemy of pro
gress.
Read, Don’t Act: Knowledge without application is like owning a car but never driving it. Ideas need legs to run.
Listen to Broke Friends: Taking wealth advice from the financially unsuccessful is like taking swimming lessons from someone who can't swim.
Marry a Dream Crusher: Partnering with someone who doesn’t support your ambitions is like trying to fly with weights tied to your wings.
Quit After One Try: The path to success is paved with failures. Quitting early means not arriving at all.
Blame Everyone: Outsourcing accountability means you surrender control over your life’s direction.
Wait for Perfect: Perfection is an illusion that delays action. Done is better than perfect.
Spend Like a Star: Living beyond your means for the sake of appearances digs a financial hole that's hard to climb out of.
Wait for a Money Miracle: Waiting for financial salvation without action is like waiting for rain in a desert. Be the rainmaker instead.
I never liked this word "routine" as it conjured up images of monotony and rigidity, stifling creativity and innovation. I'm not referring to those trendy morning routines that many 'gurus' tout as essential for success. While I'm sure those routines may work for some, I'm talking about routines in your business.
When I embarked on my journey as an entrepreneur, I came to realise the immense power that lies within the concept of routine – not as a constraint, but as an instigator for success. In this email I want to dive in why and how to create effective routines for running a business .
Have you ever heard the quote "Fear kills more dreams than failure ever did"? It's an eye-opening reminder of the power fear holds over us, particularly in the realm of entrepreneurship.
Starting your own business is like embarking on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, highs and lows. It's an exhilarating journey that promises great rewards, but it also comes with its fair share of uncertainty and fear.
After all, we're only human, and feeling afraid is a natural part of the process. But here's the secret: it's not about avoiding fear altogether; it's about recognizing it, facing it head-on, using it as fuel to propel you forward, and finding strategies to minimise its effect.
Don't beat yourself up – we all fall prey to procrastination and that's perfectly okay. There's always a reason behind our procrastination tendencies, whether it's fear, perfectionism, or simply feeling overwhelmed. The important thing and first step to overcoming procrastination is to acknowledge and accept it without judgment or shame.
Once we accept that procrastination is a natural part of the human experience, we can approach it with compassion and curiosity. We are not robots, we have feelings and there will be things we are good at and not so good at. There will be things we like and don’t.
With a new month around the corner it's time to set some goals. While we all know our goals should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound), let's be honest: sometimes that advice starts to sound a bit... well, banal. So, yes, let's use SMART as our foundation, but to truly excel and add some excitement to our lives, we need to think beyond.
Do you ever get those days when you feel you're on fire, where work feels almost effortless, where your ideas flow freely, and you end your day feeling genuinely accomplished? Tasks just melt away under your unstoppable flow, and creativity hits you like a lightning bolt. It's like you've unlocked a secret level in the productivity game, ending the day not just done, but deeply fulfilled.
Contrast that with the days when everything feels like wading through molasses—each task a mountain, each decision a struggle.
I wanted to talk to you about something we all grapple with, Time. It's relentless, isn't it? Always ticking away, never stopping. And yet, despite this constant movement, we all share the same 24 hours each day. So why do some people seem to ride the waves of time with ease, while others struggle with time stress?
The Truth About Time
First, let's face it: we can't stop time. But here's the kicker - time isn't the enemy. Our perception of time, however, often is. How we talk to ourselves about time, and our mindset around it is crucial.
