Planning Club (Sun 10 Aug, 7pm UK-time)
When life feels overwhelming, planning can help - Planning Club is a supportive space that gives time to focus on your plans (big and small)
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Location
Online
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About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Welcome to Planning Club!
Want to feel calmer and more in control? Less overwhelmed? Able to focus on some longer-term goals? Or just to have more time to yourself?
I believe that planning is an under-rated wellbeing tool - some time spent planning can really help things to go more smoothly... and yet we're often so busy actually doing everything that we don't have time for it!
Planning Club is here to give you that time - I won't tell you how or what to plan (though I'll give a few prompts for things that you might think about), the majority of the session will be yours to focus on your own plans. The group is a supportive space and the focus is always on progress rather than perfection.
After the hour, there will be an optional 30 mins of co-working time that can be used however you like - take a step towards a long-term goal or get some nagging tasks out of the way!
Testimonials
“Planning Club has been a game changer for me. My Sunday 'engage brain' for the week means I’m so much more prepared and productive. I recommend this club to anyone who needs accountability, fun and support to plan for a successful week” (Anna)
“I couldn’t believe how quickly I got on board – because the session created the plan in real time, there was no getting left behind. The results were noticed by my family immediately! I feel like I have made a new habit of a lifetime, thank you” (Rebecca)
“Planning Club is just what I needed as a busy solopreneur, wife, carer and professional procrastinator. I feel more in charge and less overwhelmed – I get more done, more quickly and still have time for me. Karen’s warm, positive enthusiasm for All Things Planning is infectious” (Susie)
Frequently asked questions
The basic format is always the same - a brief check-in, a planning idea to ponder, the main bulk of the session is for you to plan (however you'd like, but with a few prompts from me in case useful) then a check-out, followed by the optional 30 mins afterwards. Watch the video for a bit more detail!
You'll need to be logged into Eventbrite to access the Zoom link for the meeting, so if you don't already have an Eventbrite account then make sure you've created one beforehand (using the same email address that you used to sign up for Planning Club) and have your log-in details handy
Just whatever you're going to use to plan (that can be whatever you prefer - e.g. a planner, notebook, list, app, calendar or something else) and also access to wherever you note down any appointments / commitments / deadlines / things to do etc.
No… although the benefits of planning will increase the more that you do it, as you’ll start to be more intentional with your time and feel more in control. Members who attend regularly will hopefully get to know each other a bit and feel more supported – but occasional members are very welcome too!
This is how each session begins/ends and hopefully helps each group feel more bonded. In the check-in we'll share something positive from the last week and maybe a 'lesson learnt' - the check-out will be something that you're looking forward to and/or something you want to get done in the next week.
The planning part is basically silent while everyone works on their individual plans. We'll all be muted, so if you want to play music while you plan then you can without disturbing anyone. If you've got any questions then please do ask - but if possible ask them before or after the planning time.
The Zoom room opens 10 mins earlier than the session begins in order to give us time to resolve any tech issues (and have a bit of a general chat!) before we start. You don't have to join early, but once the session has started then I may not be able to help as easily with any tech problems.
Don't worry! Feel free to join the session whenever you can - if we're already into the planning section though then it'll probably be just a quick hello and get straight into it so as not to disturb the group.
At the end of the session, there's an extra 30 mins - a 'power half hour'! This is just some co-working time, so you can use it however you want (e.g. continue your planning, get some quick 'to-do' items done, work towards a long term goal) - but there's no need to stay for this unless you'd like to
No, this isn't a 'class' on planning - it's just to give you the space to plan however works best for you. I'll give some things to think about while you're doing it, so if you don't have a planning method yet then you can use those to get started (and I might create more of a course at some point!)
The session is your time to plan in whatever way you want - whether you like paper, digital or something else, you can do it... and if you want to use the time to work on a goal (or do something completely different!) then that's fine too. This is your time to use however feels most helpful to you.
If you already have a planning routine then you might not need Planning Club! And you can definitely do it on your own - I'll share the prompts to download and use yourself. But doing it with others gives some extra support - and having a set time to plan each week can help it to actually happen.
1) Progress not perfection, 2) curiosity not judgement, 3) being true to ourselves, 4) there's no 'right' way - we're all different, 5) experimenting is key, 6) 'mistakes' are a part of life, we never know where they might take us, 7) life is a journey, not a destination - let's enjoy it...
This will depend on who else has signed up - but the maximum is currently set for 16 (i.e. 15 attendees + me) and so it shouldn't be any more than that. If there's only a few of us then we'll do the check-in altogether, but if there are 5 people or more then you'll go into break-out rooms in pairs.
If possible then cameras should be on for the check-in and check-out – my wish is for Planning Club to be a safe & supportive space and it can be disconcerting to share with someone that you can’t see. If you prefer to have your camera off for planning then that’s no problem.
No. The sessions are everyone's personal time to plan and share, so it wouldn't feel appropriate to record them (especially as a lot of it would just be everyone silently doing their own thing!)
No, please don't record the sessions or use transcription apps. Planning Club is intended to be a safe & supportive space where people feel comfortable to share, so recording isn't appropriate. I put a PDF with the planning prompts in the Chat, so you can download them to refer back to if needed.
No. The 'check-out' will ask you to share something that you're looking forward to and/or something that you want to get done in the next week - but it's up to what you share... and you definitely don't need to share any specifics of what you've planned.
You should receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite within 30 mins of booking – if you haven’t then please check your Junk/Spam folder (and add Eventbrite as a ‘safe sender’ if possible). If there’s nothing there then please contact me on karen@planning-club.co.uk and I’ll look into it for you.
I think planning is an under-rated tool to help with wellbeing. Many of us feel overwhelmed with all we have to do and some planning ahead can help us to feel calmer and more in control - plus helping us spot and deal with issues in advance. It can also help with working towards longer-term goals.
For me, planning isn't about being 'productive' all the time – it's about helping us to be happier with our lives. Exactly what that means will be different for everyone, but Action for Happiness have identified 10 ‘keys’ that could help – find out more here: https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys
No worries! Please just send me an email at karen@planning-club.co.uk and I'll do my best to help...