I’m Ronna Belinky, and my favorite time of the year is when my new planner arrives at my door. In life and work, I’ve got systems of organization that keep me happy, healthy and productive. I don’t impose my systems on friends and loved ones, but I have been credited with keeping traditions alive through scheduling and regularly having plans on the books that make me happy. My former bosses and coworkers would say I’m also a highly efficient and successful employee.

I’ve always got lists and systems in place so that work obligations get accomplished, and there is time for life’s pleasures. Ten years ago, I created Notebooks with Ronna™ – the signature personal planning and task-management method from Workflows by Ronna. The method organizes and paces personal to-dos.

We’re all good at different things, right? Don’t ask me to pick out a new couch or to bake for your party. But definitely ask me to help you with daily or weekly planning. I’d love to create your ideal week with time blocks or teach you the Notebooks with Ronna method.

When I started my professional career in television sitcom production, it seemed that with each production, we had to reinvent the wheel, and who has time for that? And though work made me laugh (remember Will & Grace?), I was stressed out by all of my to-dos, so I built a custom Workflow, which is a smart, user-friendly, deadline-oriented, automated to-do list.

When my career evolved from television production to the nonprofit sector, my approach to Workflows was even more important as nonprofit environments must be focused on efficiency to maximize often-limited resources.

Throughout my career, custom Workflows have helped me and my co-workers to work smarter, not harder; to break down overwhelming projects into digestible pieces; to be as efficient as possible.

In my personal and work life, my systems have made often-overwhelming experiences very manageable and have left me time and energy for things that make me happy.

Speaking of things that make me happy, my valuable time is spent with my husband and two children in and around Buffalo Grove, Illinois. When I’m not working at Northwestern University’s Hillel, you’re likely to find me doing stand up paddleboard yoga, paying some attention to University of Wisconsin sports (Go, Badgers!) and cuddling with my pup, Bailey.

Planning systems and productivity strategies are a key part to positive mental health. Let’s get your personal or work life flowing more smoothly with me coaching and supporting you throughout the process!