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    9 Reasons Routines Haven’t Worked for You in the Past

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    • by Alexandra
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    All too often I hear people say routines are boring, regimented, and stick in the mud. They claim routines don’t work for them because they’re too limiting or constricting. They’re rebels who want to be FREE to do what they want, when they want. But my FAVORITE excuse for why routines won’t work for someone […]

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    How to End Your Workday for a More Productive Day Tomorrow

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    I have a #realtalk question for you: How do you end your workday? Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? You abruptly stop working because you looked up, saw the time, and can’t remember the last time you ate something that didn’t come out of a coffee mug. You leave your desk looking […]

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    6 Things You Need to Be More Productive This Year

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    I am a HUGE (we’re talking cheerleader-with-sparkly-pink-pom-poms-level) advocate for investing in products and services that will do 3 things: move your business forward, make you more productive, make you a happier human being. In my opinion, when you stumble upon products and services that successfully check off all 3 of those requirements, you’ve: hit the […]

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    How to Give Your Business the Fresh Start It Deserves This Year

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    We all know there’s nothing “magical” about January 1st. But here’s the thing… We all REALLY like the fresh start feeling the new year brings us. There’s just something about the new year that makes us want to clear the decks in a wipe-your-arm-across-the-table-and-push-everything-to-the-floor kind of way, get rid of clutter a la , organize […]

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Meet Alexandra
Meet Alexandra

Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the internet where everything is color coded, coffee always comes in cute coffee mugs, and office supplies are never in short supply!! 😍 I'm Alexandra, your productivity coach and systems strategist. Hang with me long enough and I'll have you believing that productivity is possible anytime, anywhere, and for anyone. (Yes, even for you!!)
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Using a planner DOES NOT (and should never be) com Using a planner DOES NOT (and should never be) complicated, overwhelming, or stressful. 🙅🏼‍♀️
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✨ When it comes to planner accessories, I believe in… KEEPING THINGS SUPER SIMPLE!! ✨
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This might be an unpopular opinion, but if you’re spending all your time and money DECORATING your planner rather than DOING what’s in it, you’re doing it wrong.
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But that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in USING planner accessories to enhance your planning practice!! In fact, I really hope you do.
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I’m a girl who LOVES 😍 office supplies and planner accessories.
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I often tell people (somewhat jokingly) that office supplies are my love language and planner accessories are my middle name. 🥰
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Which is why I wanted to take the time today to share my best, favorite, and necessary planner accessories to help you accessorize and use your planner in a simple way!! (See what I did there, @emilyley?! 😉)
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Head to the blog to find out EXACTLY what planner accessories I use in my @simplified planner and HOW I keep things super simple (including how I color-code minimally, use stickers sparingly, and actually USE my planner to do EXACTLY what I bought it to do: keep my life and business organized, focused, and on track)!! 📝
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📸 via @simplified
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It’s my SECOND FAVORITE DAY of the year!! 🎉 @ It’s my SECOND FAVORITE DAY of the year!! 🎉 @simplified spring launch day means the academic year editions in 6 gorgeous new cover patterns go on sale at 10am EDT along with new planner AND pencil pouches, monthly planners, clipfolios, stickers, and the grace not perfection necklace!!
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Y’all know that I am OBSESSED 😍 with my #simplifiedplanner, that it’s my number one productivity tool, and the only planner I use and recommend for fellow female entrepreneurs.
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(I buy all of my planner accessories from Simplified, too, because color coding and color matching is a must for me!! 😆)
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I’m so excited to shop some accessories today (I don’t get my planner until September because I’m a calendar year daily girl forever and always) and can’t wait to hear all about what’s in your digital shopping carts!!
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(In case you’re wondering: Mine will have a Blush Stripes Monthly Calendar for content planning, a Thin Happy Stripe Clipfolio, a Fuchsia Chinoiserie Pencil Pouch, and the new happy stripe color coding dot and flag stickers!! 🤗)
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✨ My affiliate link is ready for you in my profile!! Along with a link to get $10 off IF it’s your FIRST @simplified purchase!! 
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If you choose to shop through me today (or any day) it lets me know that my content helped or inspired you in some way and truly makes my day!!
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Thank you in advance and HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!! 💖
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#thesimplifiedplanner #emilyleysimplifiedplanner #simplified #planner #planners #dailyplanner #dailyplanning #planwithme #planning #planningtime #plannerobsessed #plannerlife #plannerlove #plannernerd #plannercommunity #planneraddict #plannergirl #plannersgonnaplan #simplifiedsisterhood #femaleentrepreneurlife #femaleentrepreneurlifestyle #hustlewithease #staybossyladies #womenwithaplan #ownyoureveryday #girlbosshustle #girlbosslife #theeverygirl #iamtheeverygirl
I was once the GOLDILOCKS of Planners looking for I was once the GOLDILOCKS of Planners looking for the one that was juuuusssst right. 👌🏻
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(No, but really. I’ve tried DOZENS of planners. For a while there, it was something of a hobby of mine 🤷🏼‍♀️)
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But I finally found EVERYTHING I could ever want in a planner and so much more when I went back to the @simplified planner in 2016!! 😍 My life and business changed BIG TIME because of the SP that year and now I can’t imagine my day-to-day without it!!
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Head to the blog to find out how I use it, why I call it my no.1 productivity tool, what it helped me realize about time and to-do lists, annnnnd why it’s the only planner I use and recommend for fellow female entrepreneurs!! 🌈
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📸 by @jamiebannon
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#simplifiedplanner #thesimplifiedplanner #emilyleysimplifiedplanner #simplified #planner #planners #dailyplanner #dailyplanning #planwithme #planning #planningtime #plannerobsessed #plannerlife #plannerlove #plannernerd #plannercommunity #planneraddict #plannergirl #plannersgonnaplan #simplifiedsisterhood #femaleentrepreneurlife #femaleentrepreneurlifestyle #hustlewithease #staybossyladies #womenwithaplan #ownyoureveryday #girlbosshustle #girlbosslife #theeverygirl #iamtheeverygirl
I don’t think you’re ready for this bombshell I don’t think you’re ready for this bombshell I’m about to drop but I’m going to drop it anyway 💣 
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I used to work off of WISH LISTS instead of to-do lists and would kick myself at the end of every day for not getting everything done.
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I’m willing to bet I’m not the only one that did or still does this... right?! 😳
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That’s no way to do business (or life), y’all!!
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✨ To-do lists that go on for pages and pages are not accomplishable in a day!!
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🙅🏼‍♀️ Stop putting unrealistic expectations on yourself!!
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🙅🏼‍♀️ Stop setting yourself up to fail before you’ve even begun!!
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✔️ Start creating to-do lists that are doable in a day!! (Did you know science says 3 main tasks is all we can realistically handle?!)
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✔️ Start scheduling everything so you know you have time for everything!!
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👉🏻 This is something I usually only do for my coaching clients, but if you need help making sure your to-do list is totally accomplishable today, send me a DM with a picture of it and I’ll audit it for you!!
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#ownyoureveryday #womenwithaplan #staybossyladies #dreamersanddoers #creativelifehappylife #bossmom #solopreneur #solopreneurs #femaleentrepreneurlife #herbusiness #thisgirlmeansbusiness #workfromhome #homebusinessowner #workfromhomelife #mombosslife #bossbabesociete #femaleentrepreneurlifestyle #girlbosshustle #hustlewithease #9tothrive #smallbizsquad #beproductive #wearethecreativeeconomy #smallandmightybusiness #savvybusinessowner #buildingbossladies #moneymakingmaven #theimperfectboss #stayproductive #productivitytips
Yesterday was @simplified’s Cover Reveal Day and Yesterday was @simplified’s Cover Reveal Day and it was like CHRISTMAS but with HAPPY STRIPE COLORS!!! And I am 10 different levels of excited about it!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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Watching @emilyley unveil the new covers AND products was SO. MUCH. FUN!! 🙃 The evolution of Happy Stripe makes my heart so happy and I think (for the first time ever) I'm going with Thin Happy Stripe for my planner in the new year!! 🌈
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In the meantime, I'll be oohing and aahing over the Fuchsia Chinoiserie and Dainty Dogwood Pencil Pouches, Thin Happy Stripe Clipfolio, and Grace Not Perfection Necklace!! 💗
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👉🏻 For all you @simplified planner fans, what did you think of the new covers? The new products? What will you be putting in your digital carts next week?
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✨ Don’t forget!! I'm dedicating the entire month of April to scheduling, planning, and planner tips!! I'll be sharing loads over on the blog and here on the gram as well. Get excited!! it’s gonna be so much FUUUNNN!! 🥳🥳
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#simplifiedplanner #thesimplifiedplanner #emilyleysimplifiedplanner #simplified #planner #planners #dailyplanner #dailyplanning #planwithme #planning #planningtime #plannerobsessed #plannerlife #plannerlove #plannernerd #plannercommunity #planneraddict #plannergirl #plannersgonnaplan #simplifiedsisterhood #femaleentrepreneurlife #femaleentrepreneurlifestyle #hustlewithease #staybossyladies #womenwithaplan #ownyoureveryday #girlbosshustle #girlbosslife #theeverygirl #iamtheeverygirl
Monday means a fresh start and a clean slate and I Monday means a fresh start and a clean slate and I love that we get that every single week!! 😍
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I love starting the week with a plan, pink lipstick (ok, these days it’s more like tinted lip balm), and coffee in a cute (never boring) coffee mug!! 📝💄☕️
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How do you make sure you start your week off on the right foot?!
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#ownyoureveryday #womenwithaplan #staybossyladies #dreamersanddoers #creativelifehappylife #bossmom #solopreneur #solopreneurs #femaleentrepreneurlife #herbusiness #thisgirlmeansbusiness #workfromhome #homebusinessowner #workfromhomelife #mombosslife #iamtheeverygirl #femaleentrepreneurlifestyle #girlbosshustle #hustlewithease #9tothrive #smallbizsquad #theeverygirl #wearethecreativeeconomy #smallandmightybusiness #savvybusinessowner #theimperfectboss #buildingbossladies #moneymakingmaven #mondaymindset #mindsetmonday
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