As a general rule, grasping for control where we have none tends to backfire. Fortunately, there are more effective strategies for coping with the chaos that is life in a pandemic than trying to convince ourselves that we know what is coming.

Ironically, one of those strategies is planning. Don’t get me wrong; I do think the plans we make today are often useless tomorrow. But, to paraphrase Eisenhower, even though our plans might be useless, the planning process is indispensable. 

When we don’t intentionally control our schedule, an endless stream of work tends to control us. To that end, I offer a free, customizable planner to help you begin mapping out your ideal year.