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How to Create a Successful New Year Plan

How to Create a Successful New Year Plan

by Laura | Effective Planning, Organization | 3 comments

*This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, read my disclosure policy.  Do you have a plan laid out for the new year? Do you know your priorities and goals? Even though it may change throughout the year, It’s important to give yourself a starting...
How to Make Your Planner More Effective

How to Make Your Planner More Effective

by Laura | Effective Planning | 21 comments

Do you have a habit of buying a planner but never really using it to its potential? I’ve been there.. I love planners but it takes a lot of work for it to truly make you more organized. Unfortunately, simply buying a cute planner will do absolutely nothing to...
How I Organize My Life as a WAHM

How I Organize My Life as a WAHM

by Laura | Effective Planning, Goals & Planning | 1 comment

This year has been a new season of life for me – and I’m loving it! My little boy was born at the beginning of the year and it’s been so fun to be with him every day while working from home. That being said – I needed a new system to organize my life as a...
Why You NEED a Daily Plan (Whether You’re a “Planner” or Not)

Why You NEED a Daily Plan (Whether You’re a “Planner” or Not)

by Laura | Effective Planning, Organization | 12 comments

In my book, having a planner is a necessity. I think it’s an essential tool for everyone to be able to manage their life well. How you use the planner is going to depend on your personality and preferences, but overall using a planner can keep you far more organized...
How to Create a Successful Daily Plan

How to Create a Successful Daily Plan

by Laura | Effective Planning, Free Printables | 3 comments

Whether you put it together the night before or first thing in the morning, a daily plan is a must-have in my book. It hardly ever goes exactly as planned, and that’s ok. But having the plan together in the first place gives direction for my day and keeps me better...
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

by Laura | Effective Planning, Goals & Planning, Setting Goals, Time Management | 0 comments

The neglected paperwork is in a huge pile begging for attention. The phone is ringing. The dog is barking. And your list of things to do is a mile long – half of it swimming around in your head and the other written on various scraps of paper. To say you feel...
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Hi, I'm Laura! 👋

As a busy mom of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming home management can feel. That's why I created Practical Productivity—to help moms like you simplify routines, organize your home, and create systems that actually work.

Here, you'll find realistic strategies for tackling family chores, meal planning, decluttering, and more—so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying your family.

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