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Telling Other People about Your Planner



I know that there are other people out there that want to talk about their planners all the time.  To tell everyone how great and keeps you organized AND you get to be creative! Otherwise, we wouldn’t have Instagram’s or Facebook accounts talking about them, being part of groups… all that.

Then there are the people who just don’t get it… What do you do? The nice thing is that the planner community is a positive one with very little “trolls” or rude people, we all know that there are some, for the most part though, it is a group of empowering women who support one another.

I do bring a planner with me almost everywhere I go, I leave it on my desk, bring it to meetings and appointments.  I WAIT for people to ask me about it or be interested in it; then I let loose! I have a few people who I have brought along my path with me. I am a little proud when they show me their new planner and talk about their stickers.

I don’t expect others to feel the same way I do though.  My husband and son, while they accept what I do, still think it is a little weird that I want to stop at every craft store for stickers and see what new places have. I am thankful that they are willing to go on this journey with me and will check out separate from me so I can get a bonus item at 60% off!

The good thing is I really do feel that planning can improve your life.  You can decorate as much or as little as you would like. I also think it helps you make some new friends!

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