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Best Laid Plans

Sarah Hart-Unger

Welcome to Best Laid Plans -- a podcast all about planning and the planning tools we love. From planning techniques and organizing philosophies to planners and notebooks, we cover it all. Host Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of 3, physician, podcasting pro, and a lover of lists and all things paper! Listen in weekly for conversations about planning and productivity as well as product reviews and interviews with planning experts!

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All Episodes

25:14

Intentional Practices for Harder Times EP: 99

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2022/06/20

Today's episode opens with a Planner Peace segment from Emelia, who created custom nursing school planners for herself AND shared her beautiful system with her classmates! Then, Sarah answers a question from Lori and suggests 3 options for larger family wall calandars. Finally, Sarah gives a list of suggestions for ways to cope in more stressful or transitional times, from creating a manifesto (try it!) to meditation, reading, and seeking therapy. Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about

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24:23

Email Musings & More EP 98

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2022/06/13

In this episode, Sarah opens up with a Planner Peace submission from another Sarah -but that one lives in Australia! Then she quickly discusses a few product finds (Washi Tape Shop, Pilot Frixion Gel Pens). Finally, she gets into a discussion of email -- some observations she has noted over the years and things she'd like to change about her own habits! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish and the Meal Plan Monday podcast! Listen to Allison's podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and check out

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25:07

An All-Digital Planner Peace, Work Notebook Recs, and...

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2022/06/06

In this episode, Sarah opens with an all-digital Planner Peace submission from Catherine, who organizes everything in various Outlook/Microsoft Products (calendar, tasks, to-dos, and email). Then, Sarah answers a listener asking for work notebooks. Sarah then delves into a discussion of vacation planning, with some notes about packing. If you've never tried planning your outfits on a trip day by day at least once - give it a try! Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating

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27:31

A Detailed Planner Peace and a Review of the 2022/23...

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2022/05/30

In this episode, Sarah shares a long but incredibly impressive planner peace submission from Heather, who has built an amazing custom system primarily using Agendio. Then, Sarah dives into her review of the Erin Condren A5 Daily Duo! This is her first time trying out this system which launched ~2 years ago to great enthusiasm in the planner community. Links: Agendio: https://agendio.com Sarah's Erin Condren referral link: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sarahhartunger/1 Episode

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25:10

Q&A: Current Lineup, Long Term Planning with a...

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2022/05/23

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace voice memo sent in by Tara! Then she moves to listener Q&A (plus a tip!). Question topics include: 1) Current planner lineup 2) Tip from a listener - idea and resource for planning and long-term vision-building with a partner 3) Fixing mistakes/rescheduled events in your planner 4) Question about ring-bound planner options 5) Feeling anxious about seeing the entire day's list laid out -- suggestions? Episode Sponsors: Gusto: Gusto’s modern HR

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30:32

Planning Your Summer EP 94

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2022/05/16

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace segment from Cindy, who uses MakseLife and Passion Planner currently, and also explains why she prefers her weekly planner separate from her daily. Then, she gets into all things summer planning! Topics include: - choosing a time to plan - summer reading & media - summer wardrobe - bathing suits, sandals, etc - childcare - summer work schedules - social outiings - summer travel - neighborhood festivals + traditions - seasonal fitness goals - "one on

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29:59

Planning for Stress Relief + Hemlock & Oak Review EP 93

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2022/05/09

In this episode, Sarah delves into a listener email sent about planning as stress relief. Then, she shares Peggy's Planner Peace submission, which combines use of the Monk Manual, google calendar, todoist, and Organize 365! Then, she goes into an in-depth review of the Hemlock & Oak Weekly Undated Planner. If Planner Peace is eluding you this year - it might be one to consider! Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Easy and functional menu planning. Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks,

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32:52

Planning Your Style & Wardrobe with Lani Inlander EP 92

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2022/05/02

Today's episode is a veer away from our usual planning topics - stylist Lani Inlander joins Sarah to answer some great listener questions received regarding planning your wardrobe + style! Lani discussed ways one might consider planning outfits for the week, a different way to think about identifying your style, ways to budget for a wardrobe upgrade, and tips and inspiration for closet decluttering to allow for a functional wardrobe. Lani's site: https://real-life-style.com Lani's e-course:

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20:05

Q&A: Planning Household Division of Labor, A...

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2022/04/25

In this episode, Sarah opens up with a new Planner Peace segment, and then shares several listener questions (and answers!). Q1 - Tips for planning to help share the mental load with one's partner Q2 - Recommendations for a hobby planner, such as for gardening Q3 - Ways to capture ideas from books you have read Q4 - Planning out reading with kids (or kids "to be read" lists!) Q5 - Planning for someone working part time (2x/week) Episode Sponsors: Year & Day: Beautiful ceramic tableware, plus

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23:59

When Life Gets Messy: How to Dig Yourself Out and...

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2022/04/18

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace submission from Lynn, a fellow doctor-mom and planner lover! Lynn uses a combination of MakseLife, Midori Traveler's Notebooks, and a Hobonichi Cousin. Next, Sarah mentions a listener tip for those looking for outside accountability - an app system called Shelpful. Then, Sarah gets into today's main topic - a step by step system for digging yourself out of . . . .well, a mess. When life gets hectic and you get very behind, it can be very

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25:35

Follow Ups & Planner Launches EP 89

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2022/04/11

Sarah opens this episode with some follow ups -- thanking those who reached out to listener E, and discussing possible platforms for sharing more together. Then, she shares listener Amye's version of imperfect planner peace! Finally, she provides some details and her perspective on some big spring/academic planner launches (Simplified + EC). Episode sponsor: PrepDish! Go to PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:22

Tracking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly EP 88

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2022/04/04

This episode opens with a listener question about eco-friendly planners and also communication your plans with a childcare provider. Another listener writes in looking for ideas for a project to commemorate her 25 years of marriage (awwww!). Then, Sarah discusses all forms of tracking -- anything from nutrition to books read and beyond. She dives into the positive and negatives that that can come with the practice of recording various aspects of one's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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23:26

Accountability Partner Ideas + Inamio Review EP 87

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2022/03/28

A listener writes in searching for a planning accountability partner, and Sarah discusses ways that perhaps the BLP community could come together and share lists (preferably without the temptations of social media platforms). Then, she goes into a review of the Inamio 24 Hour Weekly Planner - a very similar option to Hobonichi, but with some key differences, including the paper and the price! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:29

Nir Eyal: Planning to Fight Distractions EP 86

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2022/03/21

Nir Eyal is a former Stanford Business and Design School professor and most recently author of Indistractible: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Sarah greatly enjoyed the book and her interest was piqued even further when she heard Nir on another podcast essentially summing up his strategy as PLANNING as the best defense against a distracted life. In this conversation, Nir dives deeply into his research on distractions and how the strategy of planning can help fight the powerful

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35:25

Q&A: Digital Planning, Unstructured Days + MaskeLife...

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2022/03/14

In the first half of the episode, Sarah addresses two audio Q&A, one from a digital planning-curious listener and another juggling many professional demands with a 5 month old! A listener writes in about another seasonal family planning option - the 3-month Essential Calendar (https://www.theessentialcalendar.com). Finally, a fellow podcaster writes in with a question on where to keep those tasks that are 'not now, but someday' so that they don't get lost. Then, Sarah dives into the MaskeLife 6

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28:46

Planning a Full and Thoughtful Life with Dr....

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2022/03/07

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah joins Dr. Christine Koh -- former professor, podcaster, author, and self-proclaimed internet unicorn -- to chat abut all things planning and planning-adjacent! Christine shares her favorite planning techniques, her gentle way of goal-setting, and tips for family calendar management. Her approach to planning is thoughtful and kind, just like she is! Find Christine online at https://www.christinekoh.com, on Instagram @drchristinekoh, and on the podcast Edit

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27:04

Deep Dive: Notebooks EP 83

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2022/02/28

It's an all-notebook deep dive episode! Sarah opens with a slew of ideas for uses of notebooks, and then transitions to a discussion of many of her favorite brands and products out there. Brands mentioned: Papier Stalogy Wonderland 222 Hobonichi Plain Notebook Field Notes Beggy Higgins Erin Condren Leuchtturm 1917 Amanda Rach Lee Archer & Olive Nuuna Moleskine Share your favorite notebook brand with Sarah in her show notes page at theshubox.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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22:26

Favorite Planning-Adjacent Podcasts + A Bit of Retail...

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2022/02/21

In this episode, Sarah shares 8 of her favorite podcasts centered around -- you guessed it -- planning! She also mentions two of her favorites to follow on Patreon, Amanda's Favorites and Planners & Wine. She then shares some planning "coping mechanisms" she has been indulging in lately, including some planner migrating (yes already) and some retail therapy at Erin Condren. Episode Sponsor: Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com,

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23:54

Getting Through Tough Times EP: 81

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2022/02/14

This episode was inspired by a tough week on call Sarah had recently. She outlines 5 things she wished she had done to make life easier on herself -- things that might apply to anyone going into a finite difficult period. 1. Evaluating which habits might temporarily not be serving you 2. Pay attention to basic body maintenance - foundation habts 3. Ask others for help 4. Don’t be afraid to say no if someone is asking for favors 5. Create an "after the storm" list Episode Sponsor:

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21:54

Q&A: Budget-Friendly Planners, Transitioning Between...

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2022/02/07

It's an all Q&A ep! Questions include one about alternatives with similar layouts to Whitney English Week On One Page, planning with confidential info, how to handle months after your planner ends (before your new one arrives!), and a question about some budget-friendly options that still have a luxury feel. Finally, Sarah muses a bit on the future of BLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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