Embrace the Power of Journals, Workbooks and Planners for Work Life Balance

Starting a business from home can be the perfect solution to finding work life balance. And while having a thriving online business can certainly lead to more time freedom and money in the bank , you may find that running an online business while balancing home and family can be an uphill journey... unless you have the right tools.

In the beginning, it can be uncertain, for example you may not have a steady paycheck... you may not have a paycheck at all.

Even in the best world where everything falls into place, there are many new things to learn and master before you find that perfect balance and you're earning regular, consistent income.  

While you're working it all out, it's important to stay focused on your overall goals and objectives. Juggling the demands of work, home, and business can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. And with so much on our plates, finding moments of relaxation and tranquility can seem like an impossible task.

This initial starting period can wreak havoc on your life, while you learn to attract an audience, convert visitors into buyers, and create a financially sustainable business. It's important to schedule out time and create priorities that will help you get the important things done so that you can reach your goals faster, with less friction and overwhelm.

Starting a business can also be a fun, insightful time as you learn more about yourself, your strengths and vulnerabilities can be on full display in ways you never imagined.

In this post we'll talk about three simple, yet effective tools that can help us navigate the chaos of daily life and find inner peace: planners, worksheets and journals. Each tool has unique features that are undeniable when it comes to helping you get more done in less time, and find work life balance and inner peace.

We've put together some important tools  that will help you get closer to finding work life balance, as you navigate obstacles, and grow your customer base and business. 

This is where planners, workbooks and journals shine as some of the most affordable and valuable tools you can use to launch a successful, thriving business, while finding time for everything you have on your plate.  

How Journaling Helps You Gain Perspective

As you go through your business journey, you will learn things about yourself that you weren't aware of before starting out. It's important to recognize and manage feelings of excitement, accomplishment and joy, as well as those feeling of fear, stress, and confusion. 

All of these feelings are normal, but if you allowed to take over, you feelings can become overwhelming and discouraging. 

Journaling gives you an opportunity to write down and reflect on what you have accomplished in the past as well as recording and understanding things that are going on right now.  

A journal can also be used as a form of therapy or personal development tool as well as a way to record your life experiences. It's been shown to help the people who use them get in touch with what's going on in their lives. 

They're good for helping to control stress and improve mood, by helping to prioritize problems, fears, and concerns. Getting it into written form helps users see the issues on paper, instead of having these unorganized thoughts swirling around in their heads.

Journals have other benefits like helping us track symptoms and habits day-to-day so that we can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them.

Understanding triggers provides an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying, reducing or managing negative thoughts so that we can counter and eliminate them. It's also important to identify those myths and limiting beliefs that can hold you back.

If you're new to journaling, you may not know where to begin and that's okay. There are journals that are completely blank, that allow you to create whatever you need your journal to be.

For example, some people use journals with stickers, markers, highlighters, stamps, and other scrapbooking elements to highlight special times in their lives. Some people use their planners strictly as written diaries, where they share their deepest thoughts. Some use a combination of both methods. 

If you're new to journaling, and you're not sure what to write, you might want to use a journal with writing prompts specific to your goals. For example several of our journals have writing prompts that will get you off to a great start when it comes to things like managing stress or improving your finances. 

Printable Journals. Selected journals are available in printable and editable format. With the printable format you can print out the pages as needed and use a pen to write down your thoughts and plans. 

Editable Journals. The editable journals can be used on your favorite device, whether it's a cell phone, tablet, laptop or desktop you can make daily entries in a way that is convenient for you. 

One of the key features of the Empowered and Transformed Self Care Journal is its dedicated section for relaxation exercises. The deep breathing exercises are specifically designed to calm the mind and body, allowing users to release tension and find a sense of calm amidst the chaos.

Another invaluable aspect of this journal is its collection of writing prompts aimed at helping users create a personalized stress plan. When life feels overwhelming, having a clear plan of action can make all the difference.

By guiding users through a series of reflective prompts, the journal empowers individuals to identify their stress triggers, develop coping strategies and create a roadmap for better managing stress and anxiety.

Additionally, the journal provides a dedicated space for free form journaling and notes, allowing users to jot down their thoughts, feelings, and insights as they navigate their stress management journey.

Whether it's jotting down moments of gratitude, tracking progress towards goals, or simply venting frustrations, this section provides a safe and supportive outlet for self-expression.

One of the standout features of the stress journal is its versatility. Users have the option to use a printable planner, allowing them to print pages out as needed and physically write in the journal and carry it with them wherever they go. 

For those who prefer a digital approach, an editable version of the journal is also available, allowing users to access their stress management tools anytime, anywhere, from their favorite device.

The Difference Between a Journal and a Planner

We have dreams and goals swirling around in our heads, and without a plan, those dreams will remain just that... dreams that never materialize.

Planners differ from journals, because as the name says, they help us "plan" for the future. Journals help us understand things that have happened in the past and give us insight into where we are today. A planner is generally used to plan ahead, while a journal is mostly used to examine past events or log what's going on now.

A planner can be your best friend, allowing you to set goals, track habits you want to improve going forward, and map out a plan that will turn those dreams into reality. Planners can also help you organize and prepare for other areas of your life, like spending time with the people who matter most, planning out your fitness journey, manage daily tasks like what's for dinner or weigh options for future activities like where you're going on vacation! 

One of the primary benefits of using a planner is that they can help you get those ideas out of your head where they might be confusing and stressful, and onto paper where you can see them in black and white. Seeing the information on paper can help you make sense of where you are today, and where you want to be in the future. 

A Few Words on the Importance of Planners

Using a planner is one of the best ways to ensure success in finding work life balance. It helps you stay organized, prioritize tasks and avoid procrastination. There are many benefits associated with using a planner, including:

• Planning ahead makes it easier for you to stay organized throughout the day by giving you a list of tasks that need to be done later on in the day or week or month depending on how long you have allotted for each task. 
• A planner can be used to set and manage goals and objectives for your home and business activities. Each day you can look at your daily task list to see what you should be doing to reach and exceed your goals.
  
• Habits lead to the big picture, bad habits can make or break your home and business life. Planners help you focus on those habits that need improving, taking you step by step to changing for the better.
  
• You can also set deadlines for each task which will help you stay focused on what needs to be done at any given time.

Our life planners include daily, weekly and monthly calendars for writing down deadlines, appointments, and more. They are undated so that you can start where you are. No need to wait until the first of year to get organized and ready for success.  They include things like water intake, meal planning, grocery list, workout schedule, and finances. 

Workbooks and Worksheets Provide Quick Wins

Sometimes you don't need an entire course or consultation... you just need answers to a few simple questions to get the ball rolling in the right direction. 

Worksheets and workbooks are the perfect way to take unorganized pieces of information and place them into a format where they make sense. When you use them, they can take something you don't understand and turn it into a piece of cake, and a money making piece of cake at that!

Worksheets and workbooks are documents with a series of questions that help you to work out answers to specific problems you might be having in your business. Because each business is different, the answers to these questions are specific to you only. They contain fields that you can use to enter information, calculate numbers or lay out data so that it makes sense.

Worksheets and workbooks help business owners solve specific problems related to starting and growing a business.  

Worksheets can help you organize your business so that you can clearly see where you are today, and where you need to focus for future success.

Our worksheets can be used during team brainstorming sessions, when you're working through issues on your own or as a starting point for a tutorial or course.

They can help you do things like identify your strengths and weaknesses, come up with business ideas, get your business organized,  attract and grow an audience, create marketing and follow up systems that turn visitors into customers and more. 

Wrapping It Up

In conclusion, the benefits of using these tools to gain balance from the demands of work, home, and business are undeniable. By providing a comprehensive toolkit for managing negative thoughts and limiting beliefs, organizing and minimizing chaos and promoting overall well-being, these tools empower individuals to take control of their mental, physical and emotional health, allowing them to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. So why wait?

Take the first step towards gaining work life balance today with the power of these powerful, yet simple time management tools.