How to add a shortcut to your planner on your iPad Home Screen

How to add SHORTCUT to your planner on your iPad

You can view the video here on You tube How to add a Shortcut you your planner on your iPad

1. Go to the Shortcuts app on your iPad) ( if you don’t have the app go to the app store and download it.)
2. Tap the + (Add) button on the top right of the screen
3. Name your shortcut in the window at the top left of the screen. click the down arrow and a menu will appear. Click rename and name your shortcut, for example, 2025 Planner.
4. Now locate your planner name by typing the name of your document and then select this ( you will find the search bar on the top right of your screen) Once selected its name will appear on the top left of your iPad.
5. Tap the ( i ) icon (on the top right) and tap “Add to Home Screen”.
6. Type the icon with the name of your planner, a menu will appear and you can choose your preferred image.
7. Navigate to where the icon images were saved. Tap “Use” then tap “Add”.
8. Your planner shortcut is now created. Now you can tap the icon to go directly to your planner.


To view a video on how to create a shortcut to your planner on your iPad

Why Prioritisation is your Superpower

How many things have you got on your to-do list today? The person with the least is the winner. 🤣
 

It's so easy to get tied up in the whirlwind of things as a business owner. So many things competing for our attention—Emails, meetings, social media, administrative tasks, constant notifications 📧🕒📱 and so many ideas and opportunities . We can easily lose sight of those really important things we need to do . 

As entrepreneurs, we are often multi-passionate beings, easily distracted, and that's a common trait. It's also natural that we want to explore new ways of increasing sales and find new and better ways of doing things.  Firstly, Don’t beat yourself up.

However, it is important that we stay focused on what truly matters. Those that stick to this relentlessly are the ones who are often the most successful. Once we realise this and address it with kindness towards ourselves, we can significantly enhance our focus and productivity.

Let's break that cycle.

So today;

1️⃣ What are the three most important things you're going to do today? 

2️⃣ If these tasks aren't the most critical, why are you doing them?

3️⃣ Identify the three actions that will move the needle for your business and focus on them.

Prioritisation is your superpower 💪.

You can always come back to the other things you want to do or have to do. Write them down 📝—they may be important but not as important as these 3 things, they may be good ideas, but not right for now .
 

Wishing you a productive and calm week ahead!

Things don't always go to plan which is exactly why………

you need one!

The other day I was excited for my day. I knew I didn't have any major meetings or commitments. I was looking forward to a day of uninterrupted work, planning to really move the needle on some important projects.

But the universe had other plans. The backend of the website was painfully slow, turning simple tasks into a test of patience with never-ending loading icons. Then, a planned trip to the supermarket at lunch turned into a car hassle when I found a flat tyre, needing a pickup and a trip to the garage. All these disruptions consumed the best part of the day.

Productively, the day was a flop!

Thankfully, most days aren't like this, but a good number are disrupted by one thing or another. Thankfully, I have a plan that helps me get back on track the next day without getting distracted or pulled in another direction.

These challenges are sent to try us but are perfectly normal and happen to the best of us. It's life, but as an entrepreneur, it can be stressful. Having a solid plan isn't about avoiding these days—it's about bouncing back faster and keeping the focus where it matters. It's always better to plan, even when it seems pointless because it's your safety net for when chaos strikes.

Having a plan provides more than task organisation—it's a psychological safety net for unexpected disruptions. On chaotic days, a thought-out plan acts as a compass:

• Guidance: It helps redirect focus when plans go askew, allowing for quick regrouping and prioritization.

• Adaptability: Being essential for managing multiple responsibilities, it offers the flexibility to adjust as needed.

• Resilience: It minimizes the impact of unexpected interruptions on overall productivity by keeping you focused and reducing stress.

• Energy Management: Aligns daily actions with long-term goals, optimising time and energy.

Tips to Help:

1. Be kind to yourself. Curve balls happen. It's life. It's not your fault. Try not to add tot he stress by beating yourself up. It doesn't help.

2. Prioritisation: On disrupted days, reassess and prioritise tasks that align with key objectives.

3. Mindset Shift: Adopt a perspective that views setbacks as opportunities for growth.

4. Flexible Scheduling: Incorporate buffer times in your schedule for unexpected tasks.

5. Proactive Planning: Develop contingency plans for potential obstacles.

6. Reflective Practice: Reflect daily on achievements and areas for improvement.

If you don't have a plan yet, then please feel free to download at this link. https://mypaplanner.com/download

Here's to a new week. Let's make it a productive one!