Planning, productivity & avoiding burnout

“Focus on being productive instead of busy.” – Tim Ferriss.

If you know me, you know how much I love planning - talking about it, experimenting with different systems, and helping others find tools that work for them.

Planning isn’t just about being productive; for me, it’s a way to manage anxiety and balance the often conflicting roles of work and home life. It’s what helps me stay organised, manage tasks, and reach my goals without burning out.

Whether you’re running a charity, social enterprise, or community project, or simply looking for ways to organise your time, focus your goals, and stay inspired, having the right planner can make all the difference.

Lately, I’ve been exploring the Sterling Ink Common Planner, testing how it fits into my own planning and journaling routines. If you’re looking for a system that helps you stay on top of tasks while leaving space for reflection and creativity, you might enjoy my latest videos:

📖 Sterling Ink Common Planner Review

A closer look at the B6 Slim Full Year Horizontal layout.

📖 Sterling Ink vs Leuchtturm

Comparing the Sterling Ink Common Planner (B6 Slim) with the Leuchtturm (B6+), and how they work together as a combined planner and journal.

📖 Sterling Ink Common Planner Setup

How I’m setting up this planner for the months ahead.

You can find all three videos in my Planner Reviews playlist here on YouTube, as well as in this Substack series.

I’d love to hear how you approach planning—what tools or systems help you keep everything running without losing sight of what really matters?

Rachel x