Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🎥 The 5-Step Planning Routine That 3x'd My Productivity
What if you could get more done—without feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or exhausted?In this video, I’m sharing the 5-step weekly planning routine that helps me 2–3x my productivity while actually feeling calmer and more in control of my time.
This is the exact routine I use every week to manage my tasks, protect my energy, and stay consistent—without falling into hustle, perfectionism, or burnout.
✨ Inside this video:
• Why your productivity is tied to your nervous system
• How disorganized lists trigger avoidance and overwhelm
• The 5 steps to planning a well-paced, high-impact week
• How to create space for both your goals and your peace
• The exact planner I use to make this routine simple and sustainable
📝 Want to follow this planning system with ease?
Grab the Charmed Life Master Planner and use code MASTERPLAN2026 at checkout to save 25%
→ strangecharmed.com/masterplan/the-planner
Download the FREE Well Planned & Productive Woman Reset Workbook
→ strangecharmed.com/shop/product/well-planned-productive-woman-reset-workbook
🎯 COMMENT BELOW:Which of these 5 steps will you start using this week?
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Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isn't hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
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→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me!
🎥 The 5-Step Planning Routine That 3x'd My Productivity
What if you could get more done—without feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or exhausted?In this video, I’m sharing the 5-step weekly planning routine that helps me 2–3x my productivity while actually feeling calmer and more in control of my time.
This is the exact routine I use every week to manage my tasks, protect my energy, and stay consistent—without falling into hustle, perfectionism, or burnout.
✨ Inside this video:
• Why your productivity is tied to your nervous system
• How disorganized lists trigger avoidance and overwhelm
• The 5 steps to planning a well-paced, high-impact week
• How to create space for both your goals and your peace
• The exact planner I use to make this routine simple and sustainable
📝 Want to follow this planning system with ease?
Grab the Charmed Life Master Planner and use code MASTERPLAN2026 at checkout to save 25%
→ strangecharmed.com/masterplan/the-planner
Download the FREE Well Planned & Productive Woman Reset Workbook
→ strangecharmed.com/shop/product/well-planned-productive-woman-reset-workbook
🎯 COMMENT BELOW:Which of these 5 steps will you start using this week?
🔔 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more weekly tips on intentional productivity, planning routines, and systems that support your nervous system.
___
→ WHAT'S NEXT?
✔︎ BUY MY BEST SELLING PRODUTIVITY BOOK: bit.ly/functionalplanning
✔︎ DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES: bit.ly/charmedgtdpa
✔︎ MY LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: bit.ly/LiveBizPlanning
✔︎ BUY MY FUNCTIONAL PLANNER: bit.ly/alexisplanner
✔︎ GET SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME: bit.ly/JOINPPMM
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→ FAQ?
✔︎ SHOP MY TOOLS, CLASSES + COURSES: bit.ly/thecharmedshop
✔︎ MY AMAZON PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITES: bit.ly/amazonproductivity
✔︎ FREE eBOOK AUDIBLE TRIAL: bit.ly/audible2free
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PINTEREST: pinterest.com/misstrenchcoat
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→ EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES
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→ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isn't hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
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→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me!
![5 FALL ACTIVITIES TO ADD TO YOUR PLANNER!
🍂 5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Planner (or Your Daily Routine) 🍁
Plan Q4 with Me in the On-Demand Q4 Crescendo Workshop
👉 https://mailchi.mp/strangecharmed/q4-crescendo
If you’d love help planning an intentional Q4 where you enjoy the season, reach your goals, and avoid burnout, join me in the Q4 Crescendo Workshop. It’s my free, step-by-step plan for a joyful, productive final quarter of the year.
Want to enjoy the cozy vibes of fall and keep life running smoothly? In this video, I’m sharing five simple seasonal swaps you can add to your planner or daily routine to romanticize autumn without overloading your schedule.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
1️⃣ A fall-flavored coffee ritual you can enjoy every morning
2️⃣ Pumpkin pancakes for an easy weekend brunch upgrade
3️⃣ A curated Fall TBR (plus ambience playlists for immersive reading)
4️⃣ Fall TV & movie nights that actually fit in your calendar
5️⃣ A cozy gaming block — or seasonal twist on your favorite hobby
✨ The point: Intentional action beats hustle every time. You don’t need elaborate trips or endless events to make the most of fall — small, intentional swaps inside your routines make the season come alive.
If you’d love help planning an intentional Q4 where you enjoy the season, reach your goals, and avoid burnout, join me in the Q4 Crescendo Workshop. It’s my free, step-by-step plan for a joyful, productive final quarter of the year.
#FallPlanning #Q4Planning #IntentionalLiving #SeasonalRoutines #ProductivityTips #WomenWhoPlan #CozyFall #StrangeAndCharmed
→ WHATS NEXT?
✔︎ BUY MY BEST SELLING PRODUTIVITY BOOK: https://bit.ly/functionalplanning
✔︎ DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES: http://bit.ly/charmedgtdpa
✔︎ MY LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: http://bit.ly/LiveBizPlanning
✔︎ BUY MY FUNCTIONAL PLANNER: http://bit.ly/alexisplanner
✔︎ GET SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME: https://bit.ly/JOINPPMM
→ FAQ?
✔︎ SHOP MY TOOLS, CLASSES + COURSES: http://bit.ly/thecharmedshop
✔︎ MY AMAZON PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITES: http://bit.ly/amazonproductivity
✔︎ FREE eBOOK AUDIBLE TRIAL: http://bit.ly/audible2free
→ FOLLOW ME ONLINE
BLOG: http://www.strangecharmed.com
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/misstrenchcoat
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeandCharmedBlog
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/misstrenchcoat
PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/misstrenchcoat/
→ EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES
alexis [at] strangecharmed [dot] com
→ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isnt hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me! 5 FALL ACTIVITIES TO ADD TO YOUR PLANNER!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e6ZqxyMDA4Y/mqdefault.jpg)






![23 Productivity Tips for more Focus, Balance & Success in 2023!
Todays video is a compilation of 23 amazing productivity tips or rules to follow for your planning, time, task and energy management to create a greater sense of focus., balance and more success this year!
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→ WHATS NEXT?
✔︎ BUY MY BEST SELLING PRODUTIVITY BOOK: https://bit.ly/functionalplanning
✔︎ DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES: http://bit.ly/charmedgtdpa
✔︎ MY LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: http://bit.ly/LiveBizPlanning
✔︎ BUY MY FUNCTIONAL PLANNER: http://bit.ly/alexisplanner
✔︎ GET SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME: https://bit.ly/JOINPPMM
→ FAQ?
✔︎ SHOP MY TOOLS, CLASSES + COURSES: http://bit.ly/thecharmedshop
✔︎ MY AMAZON PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITES: http://bit.ly/amazonproductivity
✔︎ FREE eBOOK AUDIBLE TRIAL: http://bit.ly/audible2free
→ FOLLOW ME ONLINE
BLOG: http://www.strangecharmed.com
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/misstrenchcoat
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeandCharmedBlog
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/misstrenchcoat
PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/misstrenchcoat/
→ EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES
alexis [at] strangecharmed [dot] com
→ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isnt hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me! 23 Productivity Tips for more Focus, Balance & Success in 2023!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gm1_nI6ViO8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Do THIS 5 Step Ritual Before You Plan Your Day
If your daily planning feels rushed, inconsistent, or like something you should do but keep skipping… this is why.
You don’t need a new planner...
You need a ritual.
In this video, I’m walking you through a simple 5-step daily planning ritual that will help you:
✨ stay consistent with planning
✨ reduce distractions and overwhelm
✨ create a calm, focused start to your day
✨ and actually want to return to your planner
Because planning shouldn’t feel like a task you rush through…
It should feel like a moment you return to.
✨ Inside This Video
• Why planning feels inconsistent (and what’s actually going wrong)
• The difference between a routine and a ritual
• How rituals make planning easier and more automatic
• My 5-step daily planning ritual
• How to make your planning habit stick long-term
🔗 Resources + Next Steps
📝 Read the full blog post:
https://www.strangecharmed.com/2026/how-to-finally-stick-with-planning-by-turning-it-into-a-daily-ritual/
📥 Download the Well Planned & Productive Woman Essential Planning Guide:
https://www.strangecharmed.com/shop/product/well-planned-productive-woman-essential-planning-guide/
→ Includes planning prompts, routines, and a functional system you can follow all year
#dailyplanning #functionalplanning #plannercommunity
→ WHATS NEXT?
✔︎ BUY MY BEST SELLING PRODUTIVITY BOOK: https://bit.ly/functionalplanning
✔︎ DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES: http://bit.ly/charmedgtdpa
✔︎ MY LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: http://bit.ly/LiveBizPlanning
✔︎ BUY MY FUNCTIONAL PLANNER: http://bit.ly/alexisplanner
✔︎ GET SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME: https://bit.ly/JOINPPMM
→ FAQ?
✔︎ SHOP MY TOOLS, CLASSES + COURSES: http://bit.ly/thecharmedshop
✔︎ MY AMAZON PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITES: http://bit.ly/amazonproductivity
✔︎ FREE eBOOK AUDIBLE TRIAL: http://bit.ly/audible2free
→ FOLLOW ME ONLINE
BLOG: http://www.strangecharmed.com
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/misstrenchcoat
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeandCharmedBlog
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/misstrenchcoat
PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/misstrenchcoat/
→ EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES
alexis [at] strangecharmed [dot] com
→ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isnt hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me! Do THIS 5 Step Ritual Before You Plan Your Day](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gq1ThQRv244/mqdefault.jpg)

![NEW PLANNER ADVENT CALENDAR
If you are looking for a fun advent calendar for Christmas (or the seasonal holiday of your choice) todays video is for you!
→ MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
✔︎ Get your planner advent calendar: https://www.strangecharmed.com/shop/product/2023-advent-of-productivity-calendar-24-functional-planning-downloads/
→ WHATS NEXT?
✔︎ BUY MY BEST SELLING PRODUTIVITY BOOK: https://bit.ly/functionalplanning
✔︎ DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES: http://bit.ly/charmedgtdpa
✔︎ MY LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: http://bit.ly/LiveBizPlanning
✔︎ BUY MY FUNCTIONAL PLANNER: http://bit.ly/alexisplanner
✔︎ GET SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME: https://bit.ly/JOINPPMM
→ FAQ?
✔︎ SHOP MY TOOLS, CLASSES + COURSES: http://bit.ly/thecharmedshop
✔︎ MY AMAZON PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITES: http://bit.ly/amazonproductivity
✔︎ FREE eBOOK AUDIBLE TRIAL: http://bit.ly/audible2free
→ FOLLOW ME ONLINE
BLOG: http://www.strangecharmed.com
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/misstrenchcoat
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeandCharmedBlog
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/misstrenchcoat
PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/misstrenchcoat/
→ EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES
alexis [at] strangecharmed [dot] com
→ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Hi, my name is Alexis but I’m also known as @MissTrenchcoat all across the internet. I’m an online entrepreneur who helps ambitious women plan for a balanced, successful life and business! I design productivity tools, classes and courses based on the latest productivity science and research. Welcome to my YouTube channel where I make regular videos on the topics of productivity, planning and online business to help you get all your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business creating your dream life! I teach a unique approach to productivity that focuses less on the daily grind and more on gaining clarity on your priorities and goals. To me, the answer to upleveling your productivity isnt hustle, hustle hustle! The answer I have found is to get your mind clear on what you want to achieve, and then creating a simple, streamlined strategy to help you make it happen. From experience I have found, if you get your head in the right place and then plan better, you will end up having to take less action which saves so much time, energy and stress! I welcome you to join me with an open mind and a notebook, because if you are ready to learn a better path to productivity, I have a lot to teach you!
→ DISCLAIMER
I often use affiliate links in my description box to help my viewers find products. If you discovered an item through my videos that you would like to purchase, please support me and my efforts to bring you quality content by using these links. They do not cost you anything additional and they help support me! NEW PLANNER ADVENT CALENDAR](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h5JfPnduViI/mqdefault.jpg)