How to Do a Brain Dump (and Why It Changes Everything)
My weekly planning routine takes about 20 to 30 minutes and works whether I'm feeling motivated or completely depleted. Here's exactly how I set up my week, step by step.
What Is Preplanning (and Why It Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Planning Practice)
Most of us skip the one step that makes planning actually work. It's called preplanning, and it happens before you ever open your planner. Here's what it is and how to do it the imperfect way.
What’s On Your Plate? A Simple Way to See Everything You’re Carrying
A simple way to see everything on your plate as a mom. Brain dump your mental load, identify your priorities, and manage it all without burnout.
Brain Dump Magic: How a Catch-All Corner Clears Mental Clutter
Mental clutter is exhausting—and honestly, trying to hold it all in your head doesn’t work.
That’s where I’ve found the magic of a brain dump comes in. It’s as simple as grabbing a notebook (or your planner, or even the back of an envelope) and letting it all spill out. No organizing, no editing, no pressure. Just take a moment to clear space in your head so you can actually think again.
On the Blog
This is where I chat about planning tools that are working (or not working) for me. It’ll be your go-to space for planning tools that actually fit your life—not feel like another to-do. Created for anyone juggling a lot (and sometimes dropping a few things too), Imperfectly Planned offers simple, flexible tools that support you on the messy, meaningful journey of life. We’re figuring it out together. No pressure. No perfect plans. Just what’s working now.
From imperfect rhythms to planning tools that make life lighter, check out the latest posts on planning, productivity, stationery, life, and figuring it all out as we go.