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Sarah's Systems Update: What's Working, What's Not, and What's In Store for 2026!
Season 4 Episode 266
In today's episode, Sarah goes through a techo kaigi -- her own assessment of how her current tools are working for her, along with some musing about what's up ahead for 2026!
Products mentioned:
Hobo…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
August Q&A: Hobonichi, Taylor Swift, and More
Season 4 Episode 265
In today's episode, Sarah shares two things that made her (tough) week, and then answers 6 questions from the August Q&A collection!
Topics include:
- Can you use Apple Notes to include attachments + g…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Planning to Travel for Less with Kathleen Paley
Season 4 Episode 264
If you've ever been curious about how you can leverage your planning and organizing skills to help you save money, this episode is for you, especially if yo love to travel. Kathleen Paley is a litiga…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
5 Things (Other Than Planners) To Consider Carefully Heading Into Back-to-School
Season 4 Episode 263
In today's episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on 5 aspects of life to reflect on (other than planners!) as you head into the back-to-school season, whatever that means for you.
She provides a detaile…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
ADHD or Neurodivergent? Two Planner Mini-Reviews For You!
Season 4 Episode 262
Sarah reviews two planners specifically designed to help those with different planning needs.
First, she discusses the Order Out of Chaos Planner, designed by ADHD parent and ADDItude Magazine column…
Published on 3 months ago
Planner Peace + Efficiency Hacks from Seasoned Professor Sarah McConnell
Season 4 Episode 261
It's not QUITE back to school season, but depending on where you live, it may be closer than you think! In today's episode, Sarah interviews Sarah McConnell, a professor of anatomy and histology for …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management
Season 4 Episode 260
In today's episode, sociology professor Allison Daminger joins Sarah for a fascinating discussion about mental load, division of labor, and the role of planning! She answers three great questions fro…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Talk: Podcast Behind the Scenes with Sarah
Season 4 Episode 259
In today's episode, Sarah shares some real behind-the-scenes podcast talk with listeners. She chats about how Best Laid Plans came to be, how she chooses guests, how she tracks podcast logistics, wha…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
July Q&A: Airtight Task Capture, Planning Time Away from Work, and More!
Season 4 Episode 258
In today's episode, Sarah answers accumulated questions for July!
Topics include:
Laurel Denise + Full Focus is too much -- what do use instead? Task management (2 questions on various angles of…Published on 4 months ago
Mid-Year Check In: Tips & Sarah's Own Midyear Review
Season 4 Episode 257
In today's episode, Sarah shares rationale and ideas for completing your own mid-year check in session, where you take stock of where things are, look at annual goals, and decide how you'd like to mo…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago