Preparing for Anything

Are you a planner?

Occasionally, I lose myself to planning and organizing. It isn’t something I’d include on a list of of things I like to do. But there’s a certain level of comfort and contentment that comes because of it. Its quiet joy instills the feeling of knowing what’s expected and excitement for what’s coming.

However, life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs (even before 2020) which makes it challenging to find a balance between structure and flexibility when planning.

I’ve used the Momentum Planner system for the last three years. It’s a great tool for staying focused and keeping on track. This year, I created additional writer-business specific pages to go along with it and I wanted to share them, in case they might be of use to others.

(If you’re looking for a planner, check Kara J Lovett’s post Best Types of Planners and Organizers for Productivity, Home, & Work: 2021.)

Book Suggestions for your Goodreads Challenge Goal

On the topic of goals, if you’re looking for books to fulfill your Goodreads Challenge goal this year, check out the ones listed below. All ten of the books below were featured in the top posts on this blog from 2020. Click on the links to view the original posts. (The last two link to the same post.)

1. Lost on the Titanic by Jessica Rinker
2. Burn by J.M. Hackman
3. Still Small Voice by Allen Brokken
4. The Curse of the Blacknoc Witch by Tori V. Rainn
5. The Edge of Everywhen by A.S. Mackey
6. Maylie and the Maze by M.L. Tarpley
7. Heart of the Curiosity by H.L. Burke
8. Light of Mine by Allen Brokken
9. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander
10. Not A Wake by Mike Keith