Have you started thinking about 2025? As much as we'd love to stay in the present, especially this time of year, the impending "turning of the calendar page" is too much to resist. I've had so many client conversations lately about the new year. Thinking about a fresh start, setting intentions, maybe even some goals if that's your thing.

Whether you're in the market for a new planner or just want to use the planner you already have more effectively, here are 7 questions to consider before you click purchase and start using your new planner. 

If you're like me and starting the new year with a new planner, don't hesitate to make a mess. Don't save it for the "perfect" start, or the "right way" to use it. Get in there and make a mess. You bought it to use it!

You’re a working mom. You have a lot to keep up with. You’ve purchased a new planner every year (or more). Only for them to end up in a pile collecting dust. Before you purchase your next new planner, there are some important questions to ask yourself to determine the reasons why you need one, the format that will work best, and how to use it successfully.

Is your plan in control of your day? Does your plan leave you feeling calm, relaxed and in control? Do you even have a plan? With no fancy planner or a set of flair pens, take control of your day to feel less overwhelm and stress.