Life Updates, BLP Live Takeaways, and Your Mini DIY Planning Primer for 2026 EP 277

Life Updates, BLP Live Takeaways, and Your Mini DIY Planning Primer for 2026 EP 277

Author: Sarah Hart-Unger November 17, 2025 Duration: 23:50
In today's episode, Sarah shares some life updates coming off of a tough week! Then she delves into an overview of BLP Live and some of her own key planning takeaways from the event. Finally, she responds to a listener request for a "DIY Planning Primer", providing a list of 15 episodes that cover essential planning topics -- from building a system from scratch to daily planning, seasonal planning, monthly planning, and more. Full links to each episode can be found on the show notes posted at theshubox.com! Ep #6: Building a System from ScratchEp #28: Daily Planning Routines and Crowding Out Bad HabitsEp #36: Planning in Quarters and QuintilesEp #88: Tracking - The Good, The Bad, and The UglyEp #110: How Sarah Organizes Her LifeEp #145: Efficiency Tips for Healthcare ProvidersEp #168: Inputs, Interruptions & ReactivityEp #177: Annual Goal SettingEp #182: Nested Goals ExplainedEp #190: Your Ideal WeekEp #214: How to Build More Intentionality Into Your LifeEp #218: Your New Month GuideEp #233: January Energy + 3 Essential SystemsEp #245: The Gap Between Planning and DoingEp #269: 10 Things to Consider if You Are Feeling Scattered Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: Make this fall your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenchef.com/50bestlaid ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use code 50BESTLAID to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. Mint Mobile: Ready to save on your wireless? Make the switch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/BLP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PrepDish: Meal plans ready to go, in your inbox each week. You can try 2 weeks free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prepdish.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Organize 365: Visit organize365.com/sunday-basket to check out the Sunday Basket® today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that often feels chaotic, the simple act of putting pen to paper can be a radical act of intention. Best Laid Plans explores that very impulse, delving into the human desire to organize our time, our tasks, and our thoughts. Host Sarah Hart-Unger brings a uniquely grounded perspective to these conversations; as a practicing physician, a mother of three, and a seasoned podcast creator, her life is a living laboratory for different planning systems. This isn't just a show about buying the perfect notebook, though you'll certainly hear thoughtful reviews. It's about the philosophies behind our calendars and to-do lists, and how those frameworks shape our days and ambitions. Each episode feels like a chat with a deeply knowledgeable friend, one who understands that our systems must serve our messy, real lives. You'll find discussions that range from practical techniques for managing professional projects to the cultural significance of journaling, all filtered through Sarah's appreciation for both analog tools and digital efficiency. The podcast regularly features interviews with experts who examine productivity from psychological, artistic, and sociological angles, moving beyond simple hacks. It’s for anyone who has ever found solace in a list or wondered if there’s a better way to navigate their obligations and goals. By listening to this podcast, you join a community considering how the structures we create-or abandon-fundamentally influence our sense of accomplishment and well-being.
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