My Sunday Sparkle Planning System for Massive Productivity

Dec 31

By Amanda Da Silva, B.Hkin, B.Ed, and M.Ed

5-minute read

Now that the 2023 year is here, you have the chance to press the proverbial “reset” button on your life to examine and get laser focused on the things that matter to you.

Don’t you feel that we’re part of a society that has become obsessed with being busy, doing more, and always being on the go?

So, we’re constantly trying to achieve this ideal of productivity that we equate with constant work and movement and virtually no breaks or downtime built into our schedules. That being said, many people misunderstand the true meaning of productivity.

Being busy on the surface and adding more and more things to these never-ending to-do lists has the very opposite effect. You will end up feeling **stressed** and **burned out** all while having accomplished very little.

I’m introducing my mini-course this year to help you assess how you have been spending your time and how you can improve your planning skills to boost your productivity.

It is a system I use with my 1-on-1 clients, and they love it. Access to this course will allow you to plan your week, month, and year in a more strategic, intelligent, and results-driven manner.

Also, you will learn to make every action more impactful for maximum effectiveness and better results. As you gain greater clarity on your vision and what you hope to accomplish, you will be able to create a solid plan with the help of the Sunday Sparkle Framework that will bring you closer to your ambitions without the need to waste every waking moment on useless tasks and futile work.

But before sharing the link to access the mini-course, take a look at some helpful steps you can use to plan your 2023 year!
“An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” -Dale Carnegie

No.1: Make a concise list of your top goals for the upcoming year.

To make the process easier, you can turn your personal mission into that One Thing that matters to you the most. From then on, aim to break your vision into no more than 3 goals per quarter to actively incorporate. While it might be difficult to narrow down your goals to three, you can still set goals for the coming quarters as well, then return your focus to those that matter now. This is the power of 3 in your productivity, planning, and goal achievement system.

No.2: Set a theme for your year

Create a vision board or mind map with a single word as the central theme of your year. For instance, if you want to get organized and develop more efficient systems to help you navigate the areas in your life you’ve always struggled with, “Thrive” would be a good theme to do so. If you want to focus on serving your community, showing up for others, and building strong relationships with like-minded people, your theme will revolve around Philanthropy. Pick a theme that speaks to you and work on tying all your goals and aspirations to it.

No.3: Plan ahead — events, commitments, projects, etc

The key to planning your year in advance is using a calendar to map out a to-do list for every goal and milestone. Breaking down big projects into smaller and more manageable steps will help you stay on top of the tasks you need to complete to make timely progress.

Google calendar is not only free but easily accessible from any device so you can keep track of all the important dates and deadlines for the upcoming year.

No.4: Take account of the goals and known events you have for every area of your life.

For your big 3 quarterly goals, you should have 3 milestones per week that will get you closer to your desired outcome. Instead of a general strategy, be specific about the actions you can take on a weekly basis that will help you achieve each of the 3 quarterly goals you set for yourself. These could be small steps or bold actions; the key here is to maintain the momentum and keep moving forward.

No.5: Take steps toward establishing more constructive routines

Your habits play an essential role in determining whether you will achieve the goals you set for yourself. So, make sure your daily routines embody the version of yourself that is capable of reaching every milestone and accomplishing every objective on your list. For example, if your year is centered around health and well-being, including dietary, exercise, and meditation habits in your day is important.

On the other hand, if you’re more focused on expanding your skillset and developing your knowledge in a particular field, reading, listening to relevant podcasts, and consuming content from thought leaders in that domain should be your priority. Establishing morning and night routines that support your growth and remind you of your goals is a quick but essential step as it keeps what you need to accomplish at the forefront of your mind going into the day.

No.6: Identify what you need to cut out from your day-to-day life, so you have more time for things that are more important

There are many tasks and commitments that we don’t necessarily need to do that still take up a huge chunk of our time. Find out which areas of your life can afford to take those cuts so you can reclaim more breathing room or repurpose that time to work on other priorities.

You can be busy with draining work that does not bring you any closer to your aspirations or you can be productive and strategic about the resources you have in a way that propels you forward and allows you to accomplish your goals. Your ability to discern between what doesn’t serve you in the long run and what wastes your time and energy is crucial to your success in life.

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