You probably have a Calendar full of helpful meetings that quietly kill the exact work you are hired to work on. The fix is not a new app. It is a daily operating system that divides your day into four deliberate blocks, so creative work gets first claim on your best energy, called “Maker time.” […]
Some professionals turn their calendars into works of art: color codes, 15-minute micro-blocks, automated rules for every edge case. Then 10 a.m. hits, and the day blows up. If you’ve layered so much structure onto your time that real work struggles to breathe, you may be over-optimizing. That’s not a character flaw. It’s a byproduct […]
You already know how to block your calendar. The challenge is making those blocks survive real life. Between ad hoc meetings, Slack pings, and shifting priorities, the best schedule can crumble by noon. Productivity researcher Cal Newport has long argued that planning every minute is the antidote to reactive work. Organizational psychology supports this, including […]
You’re booking meetings, stuffing tasks, and “managing your calendar”—but still ending each day feeling behind. Your calendar should be your productivity tool, not your tormentor. Below are seven red flags that your calendar is working against you — and what to do about each one. 1. It’s full of back-to-back meetings (no buffer time) When […]
Companies that adopt a remote-first strategy will be able to free up a significant amount of money that would otherwise be allocated to fixed company expenditures, such as office space and employee perks, while also increasing team productivity. There are mixed results, but approximately 90 percent of the employers who responded to this Stanford University […]
Are you constantly racing against the clock and struggling to keep up with the demands of your busy life? Here’s the nitty-gritty of organizing your life, transforming the way you perceive and utilize time. You will learn the significance of time management, the finesse of prioritization, crafting a dynamic calendar, utilizing efficient task-delegation methods, and […]
Drowning in tasks, only to find your to-do list growing at an unstoppable pace? Here are some ideas to rescue you from the treacherous waves of time-wasting and help you navigate productivity like never before. Discover the benefits of time blocking, master various techniques, and create your personalized schedule. We also tackle staying consistent, overcoming […]
Imagine having the ability to bend time to your whim, meeting your deadlines with unparalleled ease, and transforming your jam-packed days into well-structured, stress-free victories. Glide through the intricacies of setting up your blocking schedule and discover the secrets of prioritizing tasks and time allocation. You’ll want to have ironclad time-blocking discipline. Prepare to unlock […]
It really matters how you manage your Calendar, and I’m here to show you how to embark on a journey to unleash your productivity potential by delving into the concept of time blocking. You’ll comprehend its numerous benefits and navigate through the common obstacles that many face when trying time blocking for the first time. […]
What makes the difference between a productive meeting and a time-sucking disaster? The people who took part. Think about the monotone voice from the meeting podium or table — a drab PowerPoint presentation, and an old pot of stale coffee — those were the bad old days. If you’re still carrying on those meetings in […]
Angela Ruth
My name is Angela Ruth. I aim to help you learn how Calendar can help you manage your time, boost your productivity, and spend your days working on things that matter, both personally and professionally. Here's to improving all your calendars and becoming the person you are destined to become!