One of the best ways to achieve a goal is to develop a plan and work the plan.

But what if the “planning” part is what’s getting in the way?

Developing a plan might make you think of a big, ugly document with lots of pages that you simply don’t have time to develop.

I invite you to let go of what you “think” a plan should look like and use a custom approach that works with your style.

The Planning Wall

When working on a plan, I grab post-it notes and markers and find a blank wall. 

Every idea that pops into my head goes on an individual post-it note, and I stick it to the wall. Basically, I’m getting my “to-do” list out of my head in a random order without worrying about organizing it. 

Once the ideas are up on the wall, I can move them around and put them into a logical sequence to map out my plan. 

For example, I might create a weekly or monthly timeline and put the post-its on that timeline so I can visualize when I need to work on things. This visualization helps me see patterns of when I’m overcommitted and when I might need to schedule some time off to recover from an intense work sprint.

And here’s my dirty little secret…I rarely type up my plan. 

In fact, I leave it on the wall and enjoy removing the post-its as I complete each item! 

If I’m working in my dining room instead of my office, yes, I need to take it down before hosting Thanksgiving dinner. I just take a photo of it and work from the picture.

This process works for me. It energizes me. And it gives me a visual reference to keep me on track.

Find a planning method that works for you and helps you make progress toward achieving your goals!

Wishing you the best!