Happy Monday!
It’s a glorious day here in Central Ontario today! We had some thunderstorms last night, and the humidity finally broke. I’m feeling so energized and ready to dive into the week ahead and really make a dent in my to do list.
And I finally got some golf in last night for the first time in a couple of weeks! So, that was good even though I tweaked my shoulder a bit. It’s a good thing I have a chiropractors appointment this week because I think we’re going to try and play 18 on Saturday to get ready for next week’s tournament.
But before that, I have a ton of work to get done this week, and of course, there are always lots of goodies to share!
So, let’s get started with today’s read…
Today’s Read: Deadlines and Discipline: Don’t Let Them Get You Down!
Okay, so this week I’m working on some serious productivity planning, and I wanted to address a couple of things that I know I personally need to work on. Those two things would be meeting deadlines and beefing up my self-discipline.
Deadlines don’t have to be a problem unless you’re a procrastinator or lack the self-discipline to get stuff done. Kind of the same thing when you think about it – and I know for myself that I procrastinate until the absolute last minute, and then I have remarkable self-disclipine to sit at the computer until the project gets done. But that’s a really stressful way to run your business, and you end up like I did on Saturday – so tired and worn down I slept almost the whole day away!
So in order to improve, I found these five ideas:
Idea #1 – Change Your Self-Talk
Changing your self-talk from “I should do this” to “I must do this” is a good start and changing the way you work. Should implies you have a choice, but if you’re on a deadline there is really no choice but to get the work done.
Idea #2 – Remove Temptations and Distractions
My biggest procrastination distraction is the Food Channel. I like to keep it on in the background, and it’s way to easy to stop working and watch an episode or maybe two of something before getting back to work. The obvious solution there is for me to cancel the cable tv… and yes, I’m seriously thinking about it.
Idea #3 – Build in Down Time and Rewards
Forgive yourself, take days off and build a healthy reward system for your goals and to-do lists. Good results don’t happen consistently if you are constantly running on empty or jumping from deadline to deadline with no opportunity to reward yourself and be proud of your accomplishments. Golf, anyone?
Idea #4 – There Should Be Consequences
If you’re the one who sets the deadlines, what happens if you don’t meet them? If achieving your goal is the end result, the easy consequence is that you don’t get what you want or that it takes longer to get it. I don’t necessarily believe in punishments as consequences – my idea is to keep a poster of your goals somewhere that you can see it and remind yourself every day that the consequence of not working is that you don’t get the things you want!
Idea #5 – Become more Self-aware and Reflective
Keeping a journal can be really helpful here. Record things like your “must do’s” for the day, whether you got them done or not, and why not. Pay attention to your own strengths and weaknesses – is it time to outsource the things you keep putting off? And reflect at the end of each day on what went right, what went wrong, and what can you do tomorrow to get better?
Building up your self-discipline to meet deadlines isn’t a one-day, flip the switch process. But if you keep these ideas in mind the next time you’re tempted to blow off work for another episode of reality tv, you’ll get there!
And now, here are today’s deals…
Bonus Updates:
The final three bonuses for August are now added to the bonus page. Here’s a peek at the new additions:
Here are today’s active offers:
- Niche Starter Packs – Big Business PLR Blowout Sale
- Piggy Makes Bank – Automate Success
- Piggy Makes Bank – Living a Super-Ager Lifestyle
- Daily Faith PLR – Bundle Sale
- Kate Anderson – Printable Pros
- Last Day for This! Color Monthly – Meditation Coloring Journal
- Simple Happiness – I Love My Cat Journal
- Last Day for This! PLR Beach – You Got This! Success Planner
- Last Day for This! Niche Starter Packs – Express Gratitude Planner
- A Cup of Zen – Annual Spirit Animals Subscription
- Last Day for This! PLR Niche – 2022 Flowers and Dogs Planner
- Last Day for This! Createful Journals – Country Walks and Wildflowers
- Wildflower Digitals – Digital Paper Bundle
- Simply Couture Designs – Selfcare and Skincare Planner
- Last Day for This! Color My Journals – 2022 Coloring Calendars
Deals Ending Today
New Printables: 2022 Coloring Calendar Templates
Donna has released a new set of 2022 Coloring Calendar Templates this week. It includes 54 unique pages including dated monthly calendars, weekly spreads for each month, daily templates for each month, plus front and back covers in PPT format. Use coupon code 2022CALENDAR to save $10 through Monday, August 30
The product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on Donna’s site after purchase.
New Printables: 2022 Flowers and Dogs Planner
Michelle has released a super cute 2022 Flowers and Dogs Planner this week. It includes 35 pages in 2 sizes along with 5 covers. Save 25% through August 30 with coupon code FLOWERS25
This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on Michelle’s site after you purchase.
New Printables: Country Walks and Wildflowers Journal Templates
Sue has released a new set of journal templates this week. Country Walks and Wildflowers includes 42 PPT templates with:
- 7 Country Walk layouts
- 7 Wildflowers layouts
- 8 Activity Page layouts
- 14 Guide layouts
- 6 Covers/Dividers
Use coupon code WILDFLOWERS to save $5 through August 30.
New Coloring Pages: Meditation Coloring Journal
Rayven has released a new Meditation Coloring Journal this week. You get 28 pages for only $27 with coupon code MEDITATION through Monday, August 30. Pages include:
- Simple Beginnings
- Meditation Tips
- Morning Journal
- Mindful Meditation
- Canvas Of Emotions
- Night Journal
- Cultivating Growth Through Meditation
- Inspiring Quote
- Weekly Reflection
- Weekly Planner
- Aromatherapy
- Mindfulness Tips
- Setting Intentions
- After Meditation Journal
- Meditation Log
- And 13 more…
This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on Rayven’s site after you purchase.
New Printables: Law of Attraction Planner
Jennifer has just released a new Law of Attraction Planner and Journal package that would go really well with the LOA Ekit mentioned above. The package includes:
- Planner – ‘Law of Attraction Planner’ (25 pages) in Canva and PPT formats
- Journal – ‘Guided Scripting Journal’ (22 pages) in Canva and PPT formats
- 2 Editable Canva Cover Templates
- 20 Scripting Journal Prompts
The whole package is on sale for only $9.95 this weekend – no coupon required.
New Printables: You Got This! Success Planner
Becky has a new release this week as well. The You Got This! Success Planner includes undated planner pages, monthly agenda, meal planners, gratitude page, workout plan and habit trackers, plus more. Use coupon code SUCCESS to save $10 through Monday, August 30.
This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on Becky’s site after you purchase.
New Printables: Express Gratitude During Difficult Times
April has released a gorgeous new Express Gratitude Planner and Printables pack this week. The package includes:
- 26-Page Done-For-You Planner
- 20 Canva Affirmation Templates
- 10 Digital Paper Backgrounds
- 10 Digital Sticker
- 5 Informative Printables
This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on April’s site after you purchase.
New Deals Today
Best $5 Deal Ever? I Think So…
We’re calling it the Meet the Creators Sale, and with it you can pick up a bundle of 8 products in the low content space for only $5!
Here’s what’s included:
- From me – 12 Week Coloring Planner Pages – These are new and created just for this bundle!
- From Stephanie Hansen – 18-month Watercolor Motivational Calendar
- From Jan Small – The Floral Birthday Calendar
- From Melody Wigdahl – Digital Vision Board and Journal
- From Helen Ross – 40 Pages of Planner, Journal, and Activity Pages
- From Lori Winslow – Natural Summer Beauty Social Media Pack
- From Sue Fleckenstein – Sleep Journal & Tracker
- From Michelle – 17 Bird Watching Covers
This is a great way to meet and get to know the work of some of the best low content creators in the niche. And, since all the products come with PLR/Commercial Use Rights, it gives you a good starting point for your own creations without breaking the bank!
After you purchase, you’ll see an upsell bundle of 8 more full products for only $17.
PLR.me’s 13th Anniversary Sale
PLR.me is celebrating 13 years of awesome PLR, and for this week only (through Sunday, Sept. 5) you can get a 2-for-1 DOUBLE bonus on any new subscription, pay-as-you-go credits, or members-credits.
PLUS: Your bonus credits NEVER expire!
So even if you decide to cancel your subscription down the road… you’ll still keep these bonus credits.
And there’s so much to choose from:
- Full eBooks (230+ to choose from)
- Stunning Presentations (140+ to choose from)
- Course Bundles (with all marketing materials)
- Affirmations (4,500+ to choose from)
- Challenges
- Articles (5,300+ to choose from)
- Email Sequences
- Lead Magnets
- …and so much more!
This has been my go-to PLR provider for personal development content since they opened way back in 2008!
Check it out and pick up your bonus credits here
ICYMI… Deals You Might Like
Free PLR Ends Tomorrow: Control Emotions
The Tools for Motivation team have a new free offer this weekend. From now through Tuesday, August 31 you can pick up this bundle of content to help your audience control their emotions. Topics include:
- Tips And Advice For Laughter Being The Best Medicine
- Tips and Advice For Releasing Regret
- Tips And Advice For Feeling More Satisfied In Life
- Tips And Advice For Feelings
- Tips And Advice For the Difference In Emotions Of Men and Women
Each topic comes with an article, an audio version of the article, 3 social posters, and a blog header graphic.
Existing Content Sale: How to Journal Your Way to the Life, Business, and Income of Your Dreams
Melissa and Nicole have put their How to Journal Your Way to the Life, Business, and Income of Your Dreams Planner on sale from now through September 2 for only $17 when you use promo code 17. The step-by-step planner covers:
- Step 1: Create A Journal That Sparks Amazement and Deepens Your Soul
- Step 2: Breakthroughs Happen When Your Desire To Change Occurs – Your Time is Now!
- Step 3: Here’s How to Begin Living With Intention & Create A Business By Design
Ends Tomorrow! Exclusive Deal Just For You! Launch Pricing on Mel’s 18-month Digital Planner
If you missed out on the launch of Melody’s latest Toolkit 16 Digital Planner, I have a treat for you!
Mel has dropped the price of this amazing 18-month digital planner back to the launch price when you use coupon code RUTHIESPECIAL through August 31. (That makes it a steal at only $17)
And yes, this qualifies for a bonus too. You’ll find the claim instructions on Mel’s site after you purchase

New Printables: I Love My Cat Journal
Jan has released a new, super cute I Love My Cat Journal this week. It includes 40 pages in both PPT and Canva formats for only $12.95 with coupon code CATSPECIAL through September 1. (How is it almost September already?!?)
This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim information on Jan’s site after you purchase.
Graphics Deals
New! The Hungry Jpeg End of Summer Sale on Now through September 1 – code BYESUMMER saves 20% sitewide
Creative Fabrica’s Weekly Discount Deals
The Hungry Jpeg’s Dollar Deals Page
The Ultimate Mockup Medley For Creatives from Design Cuts
The Complete Versatile Vintage Collection from Design Cuts
New! The Mysterious Bundle from Design Cuts
The Printables Sticker Bundle, Vol. 3 from Design Bundles
The Procreate Brush Bundle 4 from Design Bundles
The Adorable Pets Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 31 graphics packs for $17
The Autumn Days Collection from The Hungry Jpeg – 24 fonts and 25 graphics packs for $29
The Salt & Pepper Font Bundle – 400+ fonts for $22
Freebies
New! Free Fall Journal Prompts and Journal from Health & Wellness PLR
New! Free September Product Listing Challenge from Lori Winslow – Last day to signup is Friday, Sept. 3
Free Confidence Printables from Ekit Hub
Free Guide to Participating in Bundles and Giveaways from Jenn Brockman
Free At a Glance Calendars from Lori Winslow
10 Free Confidence Graphics from Alice at Publish for Prosperity
Free Action Word Stickers from Di
Free 5-Pack of “Dealing with a Crisis or Difficult Situation” Articles
Analyzing & Improving Top Traffic Sources from Piggy Makes Bank includes 7 articles and 7 emails.
Muddy Lilac Seamless Pattern Template (Affinity Designer) from Lynette
For the Love of Family Free Printables from Ekit Hub
Free 7 Days to Set SMART Goals PLR Articles & Emails from Piggy Makes Bank
- New! Fall Pumpkin Bundle from Creative Fabrica
- New! Leopard Brushstroke Sublimation Clipart from Creative Fabrica
- New! Creative Fabrica Freebie – Retro Vintage Distressed Sunsets Clipart
- Design Cuts Freebie – Shutter Stone – Signature Script
- Design Bundles Freebie – Flowers Procreate Brush
- Design Bundles Freebies – Watercolor forest friends
- Design Bundles Free Design of the Week – Rainbow Ombre Glitter Drip Papers
- Font Bundles Free Font of the Week
- Font Bundles Freebie – Keen On You
- Font Bundles Freebie – Rosella Handwritten Brush Font
- The Hungry Jpeg Freebie – Sunkissed – Handwritten Script Font
- Cat Character Creator from The Hungry Jpeg
And that’s it for me this morning! I’m off to find something for breakfast, and then dive into the massive list that’s staring me in the face here. Don’t forget to check out the Meet the Creators Sale today!
Have an amazing day! Create what makes your heart happy!

Ruth Bowers Ritchie Media email: ruthie@ritchiemedia.ca P.S. – Faith Based PLR for Your Projects P.P.S – Miss the last newsletter? Read it here |
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