Life is messy + that's OK. I'm all for accepting change + embracing uncertainly + discovering new possibilities + seeking roads less travelled. That's what makes life so rich + magical. But this messiness also becomes our kryptonite, our Achilles heal. Let me explain.
From working with friends + talking to peers + as an artist + creative business entrepreneur myself, I've noticed that the main reason why people fail is not because they are stupid + incapable or inadequate. Far from it. I've actually discovered that the reason why people don't reach their goals + dreams is because they don't plan for success. Good intentions don't pay the bills + win you contests or get you on Oprah. Actions do honey!
Here's the thing, it's not enough to dream big + imagine what it would be like to be successful. In order to do great things + be the best in the world + be indispensable + spread your big idea + rock your thing, you've got to scheme + plan the road ahead + act accordingly. Winging it is overrated + extremely unsustainable over time!
That's why I've designed these printable Life Is Messy Planners. Made from scratch + based on the actual work habits of the creative folks I work with + talk to (artists + crafters + designers + bloggers + freelancers + creative business owners), these planners are meant to help you pin point your ideas + write down your objectives + conceptualize your projects + decipher your tasks + transform them into action.
these planners help you
- see the big picture + think about the higher purpose of your business.
- remain present about the future that you're building.
- break big ideas down + think about what it looks like to make those ideas real.
- be self aware enough to be the protagonist + prompter + performer of your life.
- diminish procrastination + maximize productivity.
- brainstorm your creative ideas.
- organize your finances (at last).
what's inside
- a weekly blog planner (.pdf)
- a weekly meal planner (.pdf)
- a weekly planner (.pdf)
- a monthly action planner (.pdf)
- a monthly blog planner (.pdf)
- a goal generator (.pdf)
- a resolution board + tracker (.pdf) + with example
- a bullet proof your goals worksheet (.pdf) + with example
- a 2011 earning goals spreadsheet (.xls)
- a 2011 investment spreadsheet (.xls)
- a 2011 living expenses spreadsheet (.xls)
investment
$20
irresistible offer
As a special bonus gift with purchase, I'm offering a complementary 15 minutes one-on-one consultation with me via Skype to help you kick start your 2011 action plan to success. What's the catch? There's no catch. For realz. I just really really want you + your creative business to rock in 2011, because sucking sucks. Offer expires Friday, January 7.
accompaniments
Here's an awesome list of resources that go hand in hand with my Life is Messy Planners, to help you get the ball rolling:
- Use Customer Feedback to Plan from 2010 to Plan for 2011
- Stand Out of Drown in the Crowd
- Does Your Creative Business Have a Higher Purpose?
today's a good day
Today's the first Monday of a wonderful new year. Today's a new beautiful day... a new begining. Today's a great day to fantasize about how your life + work could be like. That crazy dream (yes the one you can't seem to get off your mind), now it's a perfect time to go forth + scheme it + plan how you're going to make it happen. Today's a good day to start.
Life is messy. Fighting it doesn't work, but you can do your best to plan ahead + visualize the big picture + foreshadow change + be prepared for unpredictability. Don’t sabotage your life + biz by not protecting your dreams from the noise + resistance of the everyday. I'm here to help!
xo,
Mayi Carles
