Matt D’Avella recently shared insights from a book that profoundly impacted his life — “The Courage to Be Disliked,” based on Alfred Adler’s teachings. As someone who has struggled with people-pleasing tendencies and comparison, I found his discussion of Adlerian psychology refreshingly practical and applicable to the challenges of modern life. What struck me most […]
The average American spends 4 hours and 34 minutes daily on their phone. When we’re not glued to our phones, we’re fixated on other screens feeding us cheap dopamine hits powered by AI algorithms. I’ve been following Koi Academy’s work on digital wellness, and their updated dopamine detox protocol for 2025 offers some valuable insights […]
After watching Effective’s recent video reflecting on five years of their YouTube channel, I found myself nodding along with many of their insights. As someone who has struggled with productivity systems, their hard-earned wisdom resonated deeply with me. Let me share what I believe are the most valuable takeaways from their experience. First and foremost, […]
Stoicism is fundamentally about choices. It’s about choosing how we see things, how we respond to challenges, and who we become through our daily decisions. This ancient philosophy offers surprisingly relevant guidance for contemporary life. I’ve been reflecting on Ryan Holiday‘s insights from the Daily Stoic, and his perspective on Stoicism as a philosophy of […]
Life doesn’t need to be complicated to be fulfilling. I’ve found the opposite to be true — the simpler my life feels, the happier I am. After watching Michelle’s recent video about simplifying life, I was struck by how practical yet profound her advice was. While I’m constantly searching for ways to make my days […]
Finding the right productivity app can be a game-changer for your daily workflow. Recently, I’ve been exploring some fresh options in the productivity space, and I’m excited to share my discoveries. After watching Shu Omi’s recent breakdown of new productivity apps, I’ve formed some opinions about which ones might be worth your time and money. […]
For many people, balancing daily demands seems simple enough: plan, execute, and move on. However, it can feel like an uphill battle for people with ADHD, who comprise approximately 15.5 million U.S. adults, or 6.0% of all adults. Even the smallest tasks can seem impossible to initiate and maintain — whether tackling your laundry mountain, […]
B2B SaaS teams (business-to-business software-as-a-solution) are expected to do it all, from team management to scaling content production, all while working with limited bandwidth. The pressure to perform across all channels means that organizations are in desperate need of smart, intuitive tools to streamline their processes. Being productive isn’t just about how fast you can […]
Travel can be a complicated thing. From flights to hotel accommodations to activity scheduling, planning the essentials can easily drain a person’s mental capacity. That leaves considerations of health and productivity as afterthoughts. But what if there were resources to easily find diet-friendly restaurants, optimize your plans for productivity, and schedule exercise breaks? With the […]
Being a mom means juggling a hundred things at once. Oftentimes, you’re the planner, chauffeur, chef, nurse, referee, and even the IT department. With work, school schedules, house chores, and family commitments, your time can feel like it’s being pulled in all directions. In the midst of all this, can you find a moment for […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief, ReadWrite, Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.