Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year and feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces? In this video, I’m sharing the ultimate tool I use to plan my Thanksgiving meals: a Gantt chart! 🎉
This powerful planning method helps me map out every task—prep, cooking, and serving—assigning each to a specific time. It ensures that everything comes together seamlessly and all the dishes are ready to serve at the perfect moment. 🦃
I’ll walk you through how I set up my Thanksgiving Gantt chart, how it keeps me organized, and tips for customizing it. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just looking for a way to simplify holiday hosting, this tool will transform your Thanksgiving meal prep.
🎥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ What a Gantt chart is and how it works
✅ How to break down every task for Thanksgiving meal prep
✅ My best tips for staying on track and reducing stress
Get ready to impress your guests and enjoy an stress-free holiday! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite Thanksgiving planning tips
#ThanksgivingPlanning #MealPrep #PlannerTips
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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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Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year and feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces? In this video, I’m sharing the ultimate tool I use to plan my Thanksgiving meals: a Gantt chart! 🎉
This powerful planning method helps me map out every task—prep, cooking, and serving—assigning each to a specific time. It ensures that everything comes together seamlessly and all the dishes are ready to serve at the perfect moment. 🦃
I’ll walk you through how I set up my Thanksgiving Gantt chart, how it keeps me organized, and tips for customizing it. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just looking for a way to simplify holiday hosting, this tool will transform your Thanksgiving meal prep.
🎥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ What a Gantt chart is and how it works
✅ How to break down every task for Thanksgiving meal prep
✅ My best tips for staying on track and reducing stress
Get ready to impress your guests and enjoy an stress-free holiday! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite Thanksgiving planning tips
#ThanksgivingPlanning #MealPrep #PlannerTips
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✔︎ SHOP the Annual Holiday Sale | Use code GIVETHANKS30 for 30% OFF at TheCharmedShop.com: thecharmedshop.com
✔︎ My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes: strangecharmed.com/2023/my-favorite-thanksgiving-recipes-2
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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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![Create Your Monthly Plan With Me | Functional Planning Routine
Todays video is a guided monthly plan with me! Create your plan for the month following these simple 7 steps!
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Chapters of the Video
0:00 Introduction
2:28 Step 1: Monthly Review
4:30 Monthly Review Activity
9:30 Step 2: Brain Dump
13:18 Brain Dump Activity
18:18 Step 3: Monthly Calendar
18:36 Monthly Calendar Activity
23:36 Step 4: Monthly Tracker
23:56 Monthly Tracker Activity
28:56 Step 5: Monthly Master Task List
29:19 Monthly Master Task List Activity
34:20 Step 6: Task Allocation
35:17 Task Allocation Activity
40:17 Step 7: Monthly Manifestation Journaling
44:29 Manifestation Journaling Activity
29:30 You Did It!
50:34 Free Training How to Plan
P.S. I didnt use the right settings while filming this video so the audio has a bit of an echo and I feel like the video is a bit darker than I like it, but I put a lot into editing this video and I hope you still find it a valuable resource.
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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 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!
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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! Create Your Monthly Plan With Me | Functional Planning Routine](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_OnmYY4MO44/mqdefault.jpg)
![Introducing the New Advent of Productivity Calendar | 31 Days of Planner Inserts + More
Its Advent Calendar time! In todays video I am giving you a behind the scenes glimpse of the Advent of Productivity Calendar. This is a 31 day virtual advent calendar filled with printable PDF planner inserts, organizational elements and more. This Advent Calendar is a wonderful countdown to New Years with goodies you can use to set up and organize your perfect Functional Planner for a fresh new year!
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0:00- 5:15 | Introduction to the Advent Calendar
5:15- 25:09 | SPOILERS Opening the Boxes
25:09 - 25:50 | Link in Description to Purchase
#adventcalendar #plannerinserts #functionalplanning
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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 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! Introducing the New Advent of Productivity Calendar | 31 Days of Planner Inserts + More](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_TpW4nrq_78/mqdefault.jpg)





![Busy does NOT Equal Productive
If you feel like you are constantly busy but still dont feel productive, its because Busy does NOT equal Productive. They look and feel completely different and there are major differenced between the two.
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#mastermind #productivity #productivitytips
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→ FAQ?
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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 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! Busy does NOT Equal Productive](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bchFNm7ZxQ4/mqdefault.jpg)

![My Mindset on Aging in Reverse
Do you believe its possible to age in reverse? This clip came from the livestream I did on my 38th birthday where I discussed my thoughts on aging and how I affirm that I am getting better with age. This mindset can be especially helpful with those who find birthdays triggering or feel themselves declining. Change your mindset, change your life!
#aging #affirmations #mindbodyconnection
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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 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! My Mindset on Aging in Reverse](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c-PqInMmTwk/mqdefault.jpg)