Hemlock & Oak - Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
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how-to guide<br />
In a world of stress, anxiety, and<br />
overwhelm, it’s no wonder we don’t reach<br />
the goals we set out for ourselves. The<br />
pressure of result-oriented goals creates<br />
negative self-talk, discouragement, and<br />
procrastination.<br />
Now, more than ever before, we need to<br />
discover our core values and take action to<br />
make time for ourselves.<br />
Values are the behaviors and ideas that are<br />
important to us. They are more important<br />
than goals, because they determine<br />
how content we are with our lives. They<br />
encourage us to prioritize accordingly, and<br />
remind us to carve out time for self-care.<br />
Decision-making becomes easier, and goals<br />
become a journey of who we are rather than<br />
an end result.<br />
That’s why planning each day with your<br />
values in mind can benefit you in the longrun!<br />
We simply need to identify our values,<br />
create goals and habits that connect with<br />
them, and regularly review our progress.<br />
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IDENTIFY VALUES CREATE GOALS TRACK & REVIEW<br />
Here are some basics to get you started<br />
before you use your <strong>Hemlock</strong> & <strong>Oak</strong> planner!<br />
Daily self-care icon: How have you<br />
carved out time for self-care? This icon<br />
appears in each weekly spread. It reminds<br />
you to reconnect with values that are<br />
beneficial to you.<br />
This planner uses a grid system: It’s<br />
meant to encourage you to brainstorm, mind<br />
map, flowchart, draw, hand-letter... anything<br />
you desire! It’s structured flexibility at its<br />
finest.<br />
The layout is clean and minimal: There<br />
is plenty of space in your monthly and<br />
weekly spreads to create your own habit<br />
charts, take notes, or journal.<br />
Want to see the planner in action? Check<br />
out hemlockandoak.com/guide to see<br />
examples of how it’s used!<br />
Let’s stop setting goals that overwhelm us.<br />
Instead, let’s find out what values matter<br />
most in our lives. This will allow us to take<br />
actionable and realistic steps to increase our<br />
happiness.<br />
So, put your technology away, grab a cup of<br />
tea, find a quiet and cozy spot to write... and<br />
start planning your best life!<br />
It’s easy to start. Planning with your values on<br />
a regular basis will not only help you reach<br />
your goals, but also empower you to live by<br />
what’s important to you!<br />
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