Ezy Planner - Essential System Solutions

02/01/2024

Goal Setting Doesn’t Work For Me! Do you dislike goal setting? Maybe you’ve set goals before and didn’t achieve them so you avoid setting them to limit disappointment. You may tell yourself - anyway I'm happy as I am.

Then another year or more goes by and you wished you'd stuck to your plan - you'd have grown your business, have a more successful career, written that book, achieved that skill, extra money, stronger relationship or weight loss by now.

The thing is, maybe your goals really matter to you and you’d love a way to achieve them by setting yourself up to win!

I used to spend all this time ‘business’ goal setting and get all motivated and then leave all the work I’d done in a book, worksheet or in my computer where I never looked at it and hence, I never achieved much of what I set.

It wasn’t until I linked my 'business goals' to my ‘heart goal’ and kept it top of mind (I now have it in my Ezy Planner) that I started to achieve the results I was after. The steps and end results don’t always work out exactly and as quickly as I envisage, however -I now get many of the outcomes or progress towards the outcomes I want, which is hugely exciting.

Why Goal Setting Could Be The Key To Your Success For 2024 !
Talk to almost any successful author, artist, athlete, business owner, leader, inventor, musician and so on that achieves what they desire and you will find they all set goals.

The truth is without goals you can get caught up in the busy busy and can lose track of what is important to you. As humans we need to stretch and grow, it's what keeps us motivated, energised, productive and happy.

43 percent more likely to achieve the results you want if you set goals!

A study by Dominican University found that people who set goals are 43 percent more likely to achieve them. But it's not just about setting any old goal. The study also found that people who set specific and challenging goals are more likely to achieve them than those who set easy goals

So what is the right goal setting that will work for you?
· Start with a ‘heart goal’ and link it to your business/career goals
· It needs to be done in a way that stretches and lights you up
· You need to address obstacles
· It needs to be congruent with your values
· You need a realistic and sustainable plan so you can believe it is achievable.
As we all know we need to believe to achieve.
· You need to keep your goals top of mind

If you’re a paper person that wants an easy way to goal set and keep top of mind:-That would love a planner that has a complete goal setting module with Heart, Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goal Setting along with daily reminders to keep your mindset strong and has plenty of space for planning and so much more:-

Check out Ezy Planner now! https://lnkd.in/gqTBmWUS

*Proudly printed in Melbourne.

14/10/2023

Just letting everyone know, those that have an 'Ezy Planner' already the 2024 'Ezy Planner refills' are now available. Wishing everyone a great end to 2023 and happy planning - much love - Linda xo Keep scrolling down for the link for your convenience.

(https://www.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au/.../re-fills/...)

Or if you don't have an Ezy Planner yet and you'd like to purchase the whole planner, see the link in the comments 🙂

03/07/2023

There’s No Such Thing As Time Management!

You may think that’s a strange topic for a time management consultant and you’d be right.

However, the new ‘trend’ is to no longer use the term ‘Time Management’.

Instead you’ll see the experts in this field use terms such as:-

• Self-management
• Attention management
• Performance management
• Commitment management
• Activity management

The consensus also say, there is no such thing as making more time or saving time or buying more time.

However, let’s face it at the end of the day, all of the above come down to how we manage our time. True, we can’t manage time itself; it ticks on no matter what we do, however –
we can manage HOW we use OUR time.

Also true, is there is no secret to let’s call it ‘Time Management’ and unfortunately, there is no ‘one’ magic app or diary or planner that is going to solve your ‘Time Management’.

Although the right planning resource can help, unless you work on yourself as well, I’m sorry but there is no external app or planner that’s going to be the sole solution to you managing your time.

Maximising Your Time
So how do you manage yourself so you can maximise how you use your time? It’s a combination of many things, some being:-

• Managing your mindset
• Managing you environment
• Managing your planning
• Creating and managing systems
• Managing what you put into your body
• Managing your wellbeing practices and energy
• Creating good habits

Of course under each of these topics are a whole lot of sub topics such as using gratitude practices, goal setting, having me time, saying no, exercising, reducing social media, limiting interruptions, delegating, letting go, asking and accepting help from others and the list goes on and on and on.

The Wrong Planning Can Just Make You More Overwhelmed And Busier!
What you tackle first depends on you and your circumstance what you already have in place and what your priorities are. No matter what you choose first, there are two things you need for all of the above and that is planning and systems. Let’s talk planning and we’ll cover systems another day.

“If you don't have a plan, you become part of somebody else's plan”
Terence McKenna
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“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
Benjamin Franklin 1790
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“Plan the work. Work the plan.”
Vincent R. Drago

The above quotes on planning are not famous without good reason.

‘Time Management’ is all about planning.

However, it’s no good planning to just work harder or longer, that will just make you more overwhelmed and busier.

If you desire more control of how you spend your time, you need to plan to do activities that will move the needle in managing your time by:-

• Finding the right paper or digital planner
• Creating personal and business plans that work for you
• Prioritising wellbeing activities
• Home and office organisation
• Systems & habits for your personal life
• Systems and habits for your business

If you’re a paper person

*If you’re a ‘paper person’ that’s looking for an all in one - refillable planner, diary, goal setter, gratitude journal, note book and more, that’s been created by a ‘Time Management’ consultant check out Ezy Planner now!

https://ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au

*Has a complete goal setting module with Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goal Setting along with many time management hacks and daily reminders to keep your mindset strong and has plenty of space for planning.

*Financial Year Version out now! *Proudly printed in Melbourne

24/06/2023

2023/24 Ezy Planner Refills Are Now Available.

Happy Financial Year Everyone !

24/06/2023

Five things you can do this week to stop the ‘time bandit’ stealing from you! Once time is stolen: -* You can’t get it back * You can’t buy it * You can’t claim it on insurance

It’s gone FOREVER!!!

1. Do up a rough schedule of a ‘normal’ week for you. By doing this you’ll clearly see if you say ‘Yes’ to things that are outside your priorities what are you saying ‘No’ to.
*Are you willing to sacrifice your exercise/wellbeing time, high impact work time or a non-working weekend because you said ‘Yes’ to something you shouldn’t have?

*Awareness is the first step to saying no.

*For many there is no such thing as a ‘normal’ week, but do the best you can .

2. If you’re e distracted by social media this most likely will be affecting your focus and productivity. Consider a blocking app like ‘Freedom’, where you can set up your schedule to only let you in at certain times! It’s a game changer!

3. If you don’t already have the right digital or paper planner that suits your needs, research and find one that really works well for you. “An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” Dale Carnegie.

4. If cash flow allows, hire a cleaner, pay to get your car detailed etc.etc. if you have a business, outsource things you know you shouldn’t be doing – e.g. accounts, website, social media, H.R., admin etc.

5. It might sound airy fairy, however – use gratitude practices, nightly, first thing in the morning, during the day or a combination of all three. It’s guaranteed to help you with more good things coming your way and a more productive mindset.

*If you’re a ‘paper person’ that’s looking for an all in one - refillable planner, diary, goal setter, gratitude journal, note book and more, that’s been created by a ‘Time Management’ consultant check out Ezy Planner now!

https://ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au

*Has a complete goal setting module with Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goal Setting along with many time management hacks and daily reminders to keep your mindset strong and has plenty of space for planning.
*Financial Year Version out now! *Proudly printed in Melbourne

04/06/2023

Financial Year refills are now ready to go at our wonderful Melbourne printers. Starts July 1st 2023 through to June 30th 2024.

Order here and you'll have them at your door in no time :)

The current refill pages are for the financial year version July 1st 2023 – 30th of June, 2024. The next calendar year version for 2024, will be available in November 2023. (Refills only – no cover included in this order) For customers who already purchased the complete planner prior Includes ov...

08/01/2023

It'a brand new year and like me I bet you have exciting goals ahead for 2023. It's a week in now so I thought it's a good time to offer some tips for reaching your goals this year no matter what they are, personal, business, big or small.

Don't get bogged down too much in the how for now, but do keep them alive by visualising daily. Remember it's the small things done regularly that support you in achieving the big results.

E.g. Daily routines or actions that support you (This will be different for everyone). If like many, you'd love to start your day with things like visualising your goals, affirmations, exercise etc. or end your day with stretching or dot pointing things you're grateful for just before you sleep.

You start the year off well but then does life tend to get in the way? If so, consider doing something different this year. Consider anchoring the wanted action step with something you already do.

E.g. if every morning you have a coffee or smoothie etc, link that with opening your planner/diary or app, ready to tick off the morning routine actions that support you - e.g. visualising your goals etc.

Or, if it's regular stretching you wish to do every night after dinner, link with something you already do, e.g. after dinner when I put my dish in the dishwasher I will roll out my yoga mat in the lounge room.

I highly recommend you read the book 'Tiny Habbits' by B.J. Fogg for more on this. (It's on audible so easy to listen to when doing other things).

This pardon the pun, 'Tiny Habit' could be a game changer for you for 2023.

I wish you every happiness and success in 2023.

08/11/2022

04/11/2022

Proudly printed in Melbourne, Australia, this lifestyle and business planner will change your world! You’ll be more organised and productive and have more time for the important things and people in your life.

What would being more productive every week be worth to you? $50.00, $100.00, $500.00 or more. What would it be worth for a whole year?

Unlike other planners, it’s refillable and allows you to subtract pages you no longer need and add pages where you need them, so you never run out of space and also don’t have to re-write those lists again!

Purchase your Ezy Planner today 👉 www.ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au you won't regret it!

15/07/2022

This lifestyle and business planner will change your world! You’ll be more organised and productive and have more time for the important things and people in your life. With Ezy Planner, make the financial year for 2022/2023 the best year yet! Proudly printed in Melbourne, Australia. 🙂

Ezy Planner is a diary, planner, goal-setting and gratitude journal and much more and is one place to house all the things taking up your headspace. ✅

What would being more productive every week be worth to you? $50.00, $100.00, $500.00 or more. What would it be worth for a whole year?

Designed with time management and goal setting components throughout. Ezy Planner allows you to maximise your time and reach your goals. It’s more than a planner – it’s a lifestyle!

Unlike other planners, it’s refillable and allows you to subtract pages you no longer need and add pages where you need them, so you never run out of space and also don’t have to re-write those lists again!

Ezy Planner is the last time you’ll have to buy a diary, planner, notebook or journal, because it’s your refillable – all in one!

Purchase your Ezy Planner today 👉 www.ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au you won't regret it!

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03/07/2022

Are you an information gatherer and want to take more action? Then you may like to come along to my online 'with compliments' event. It's this coming Tuesday the 5th of July at 1PM.
'How To Go From An Information Gatherer To An Action Taker'
It's an easy way to get the second half of the year/new financial year off to a great start so you reach your goals for 2022.
Register via this link and feel free to share this post if you would like to let others know about it.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/373230832467

An interactive session where you'll come away with a plan & take real action so you get results you desire! With compliments on line event.

31/12/2021

Eight Steps To Prepare For Successful New Year

1. Get crystal clear clarity about what you really want
(not just $$).

2. Look at what personal qualities you may need to improve
which will allow you to fulfil your vision for 2022.

3. Ask yourself ‘How can I set myself up to win, who and what
can help me?

4. Have it all in writing and visualise it often.

5. Practice daily gratitude for the people in your life and the
everyday simple things as well as the bigger milestones.

6. If you run your own business – tighten your systems up to save
time and if you have staff to ensure consistency, easy training
and increased productivity and profits. If you are an employee
what household things etc. could you delegate or outsource?

7. Take the time to look after yourself.

8. Free up headspace and have a great planning system – be it
digital, paper, a combination or whatever works best for you.

If your a paper person then check this out – http://ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au It's a goal setter, planner/diary/journal and more - all in one.

If you're a business owner and need more info or help with any of the points above – feel free to pm me for a ‘with compliments’ chat – happy to help as I am a Time Management and Systems Consultant – others help me – happy to give back.

Happy Planning and Happy New Year Everyone – Linda xo

29/12/2021

Tips For Planning Structure In 2022

Remember It’s your schedule so don’t just put things in it that you’re doing for others – schedule things you are doing for yourself and family time etc and treat them as important as if they were a client.

First things to go in:-
• Regular – birthdays, school holidays, events, holidays etc.

• Not Negotiables – Exercise, Me time, Family time, Partner
time, Community/hobby time etc. etc.

How to Prioritise Your To-do List –
Consider the following:-
• What is timeline driven that is important that you complete?
Schedule those first.
• What will the consequences be if you do or don’t do the
task?
• What are the benefits of doing the tasks?
• How does completing this task affect the flow for you or
others?

For a full copy of the article in more depth, including ideas on ‘How To Keep To Set Hours’ PM me and
I’ll send it to you with compliments – it’s in worksheet format so you can adapt to suit your own situation. Happy Planning For 2022 – Linda xo

20/12/2021

In the lead up to the new year, remember this:-

The bad news is time flies.

The good news is - you're the pilot
......Michael Altshuler

20/12/2021

Eight Steps That Business Owners Can Do Now To Set Themselves Up To Win For 2022

At Essential System Solutions we know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, wearing too many hats, pulled from one thing to another with many tasks you don’t want to do. We know you’d much rather be more in control of your time and be working on parts of the business your passionate about, including getting ready for growth for 2022.

To add to that, you have the mayhem of Xmas gatherings and preparations and a deadline to get things finished before the 24th of December and it can be a very stressful time of year.

At Essential System Solutions, we believe it’s possible for you to not only move into Xmas in a smooth and effective way but also have the clarity, confidence and peace of mind knowing you are prepared to hit the ground running in 2022

Some Things You Can Do Right Now

1. Get crystal clear clarity about what you REALLY want (not just $$).

2. Look at what qualities you may need to improve which will allow you to fulfil your vision for 2022.

3. Ask yourself ‘How can I set myself up to win, who and what can help me?

4. Have it all in writing and visualise it often.

5. Practice daily gratitude for the people in your life and the everyday simple things as well as the bigger milestones.

6. Tighten your systems up to save time, ensure consistency, easy training of new staff and increased productivity and profits. Start with one thing you could systemise and off load from your plate to someone else.

7. Take the time to look after yourself. What re-charges you? A walk in nature, a salt bath, a massage, a bike ride, a surf, reading, yoga – whatever it is do it – it will save time in the big picture as you’ll be more productive when you are working if you have a full tank.

8. Free up headspace and have a great planning system – be it digital, paper, a combination or whatever works best for you.

If you’re a PAPER PERSON then check this out – http://ezyplanner.essentialsystemsolutions.com.au it’s refillable and not for everyone but those that are looking for something like this I want to let you know about it. It's a goal setter, planner/diary/journal all in one.

16/12/2021

Affirmations are a powerful self-talk tool. They can be used to combat negative thoughts and behaviours and help you change your perspective in order to improve your life. 🌻

There are many different affirmations that have been proven effective and the more you use them, the more they will work for you. ✨

You can start by repeating one or two of these affirmations every day until it becomes a habit.

The Ezy Planner has a dedicated affirmations section, helping you achieve your goals and stay on track with your vision every single day! 🥳

15/12/2021

There are many ways to be more productive, but one of the most effective is prioritising your tasks and creating lists and systems that work for you. This will make it easier for you to manage what needs doing when it's time for a certain project or meeting as well as having an excellent reference point so nothing gets lost in translation! 📕‼

Don’t forget to utilise your planners and calendars, this way even though things might not always go perfectly there should still be somewhere for everything important next week, and it is a great way to reflect on your previous tasks and objectives. ✨👏

13/12/2021

Getting organised can be hard, but staying that way is even harder. ‼️

Your life is busy and you’re constantly juggling a million things at once! You know how important it is to stay on top of your tasks and appointments, but there never seems to be enough time in the day. This means you miss some deadlines or forget about events until it's too late. It also means that when you do get an opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself, you're left feeling guilty for not being productive. Where possible, working in time zones can really help.

Ezy Planner explains how to start to work in time zones and gives you the freedom to organise your own world without stressing out over scheduling conflicts or forgetting important dates! Our planner covers everything from weekly planning through daily goals with space for goal setting affirmations every week so no matter what comes up during the week, we've got your back! With our planners’ refillable pages allowing them to last forever! 👏😄

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09/12/2021

Well, are you?

Have you ever felt that sick feeling in your stomach when you know you have double booked yourself and worry it will reveal how disorganised you really are and have an effect on your business?

It happens, we've all been there, done that! But wouldn't it be better if it didn't have to happen? 😅

How do you keep your day organised? ✨👏

05/12/2021

Introducing the Ezy Planner! ✨📕

Life is busy! Do you find that you're accidentally missing appointments or wasting time looking for notes? You're always running around putting fires out? Feeling like you never truly have enough time?

I've been there before! It's exhausting, it's a mess and it's super stressful! I've heard people talk about this over and over again, so I decided it was time to do something about it!

I’m Linda McMahon, a Time Management and Systems Consultant and founder of Essential System Solutions. I launched my own planner because I couldn’t find one with enough room that was flexible enough for my own and my client’s needs.

✨Ezy Planner is a system to:
- set your annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly goals
- keep your notes organised, indexed and easy to find
- plan your day, from morning to evening, meetings and
appointments - priorities, mindset and productivity strategies -
all on the ONE page!

👏It’s a productivity tool, planning method, goal setter and record management system rolled into one. Perfect for busy people who are tired of juggling business/career/family who want to be more organised and gain some time back for themselves.

No more wasting time with multiple notebooks, diaries and calendar notes.