Monthly Round Up: Functional Planning (May 2023)

An abridged version of the weekly episodes from this month's topic - a mini guide on functional planning: what it is and how it can transform your life.

Hey Planner Friend 👋🏽 another topic is being packaged up into the monthly round up, and yet again I can’t believe how quick this month has gone.

Our theme was on functional planning, but I decided to approach it like a mini guide on what functional planning is and how it can transform your life, as well as tips and strategies for success.

In case you’re a new subscriber, here’s a “previously on Planning with Chloe…“

1. What is a Functional Planner and Why You Need One.

2. How to Create a Functional Planner.

3. 7 Creative Ways to Personalise Your Functional Planner.

In The Topic Round Up below you’ll find a handy summary of each episode 😊

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Extra bonuses

If you’re a paid subscriber then you got a copy of The Undated Weekly Insert for Goal Planning. Don’t forget to claim yours as the free offer expires at the end of May 2023!

And as a special bonus for all email subscribers, I shared a free A5 sized Canva template for creating your own personalised initial dashboard, contents page and dividers. If you missed the email just drop me a message and I’ll send you the details.

Custom initial vellum layered over a dashboard, both designed in Canva using Canva Pro elements - This template is available FREE for Planning with Chloe subscribers just drop me a message to get your link.

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The Topic Round Up…

Part One: What is a Functional Planner and Why You Need One

Functional planning can be a game-changer for anyone looking to improve how they organise their life and get stuff done, but what exactly is it and how can it benefit you?

Discover more about the what and why of functional planning.

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Part Two: How to Create a Functional Planner

In this guide for setting up a functional paper planner you’ll learn the foundation of what you need, as well as a list of 10 types of inserts you’ll want to include. This guide for a functional planner setup is great if you’re a work from home mum (or dad) building your own business.

Learn how set up a planner.

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Part Three: 7 Creative Ways to Personalise Your Functional Planner

And finally, if you want practical ideas for customising your planner to reflect your personality then this is the article for you. Whether you’re new to the planner community or just looking for inspiration, you’ll find ideas for making your planner truly your own.

Get inspiration for personalising your planner.

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Until next time Planner Friend remember: functional planning doesn’t meaning fun-less planning.
Chloe x