About this episode

In this episode, Sarah answers listener questions about digital task management, phone organization, and planner habits.

In today's episode, Sarah addresses listener questions sent for the month of August!Topics include:- Her current work schedule- Digital task management adventures thus far, plus a listener rec for Tick Tick- Sarah's current uncluttered phone setup- Addressing planner perfectionism- Annual vs Academic calendars- Planner news mentioned:Aura Estelle Magnet Planner: https://www.auraestelle.com/collections/2027-magnet-releaseHobonichi launch site: https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2027/y27/?srsltid=AfmBOooovhvxPNwqs3QaGJ1sPfcv7mMp2W1A3OfaywUsenfnzUgUjzLi August Sponsors: Factor Meals: Head to factormeals.com/plans50off and and use code plans50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box while supplies last until 10/31/2026 IXL: Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ixl.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠. PrepDish: Make your menu planning so much easier! Try it free for 2 weeks by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prepdish.com/plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Hart-Unger

Topics covered

• digital task management
• planner perfectionism
• uncluttered phone screens
• work schedule
• annual vs academic calendars

Keywords

• task management
• planner
• phone setup
• scheduling
• productivity

Sponsors

Factor Meals, IXL, PrepDish

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hobonichi

Products: Tick Tick, Aura Estelle Magnet Planner

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