The topic of digital inclusivity has been growing in importance as the internet and online activity take on an increasingly significant role in people’s lives. Today, most people rely on the internet for all their news, information, and possibly even their jobs. Digital inclusivity is a trend that web development is driving and making possible. […]
Roam Research has been getting significant attention lately as a powerful tool for developing networked thoughts and connecting ideas. While I’ve been using it myself and discussing it on podcasts, I recognize that its price tag might be prohibitive for some. Fortunately, there are several alternatives worth considering if you’re looking for a personal knowledge […]
Remote work offers freedom once thought impossible. After all, you don’t have to commute, follow a dress code, and you can plan your day at your own pace. However, working from home also poses its own productivity challenges. Without clear boundaries between work and rest, your days can become blurry. There are multiple distractions. It’s […]
Have you ever opened your calendar and thought, Wait — how did my entire week disappear? Or have you felt buried under meetings, deadlines, and obligations you don’t remember agreeing to? You’re not imagining things. Your calendar may be gaslighting you. Calendar gaslighting happens when your schedule takes over your life instead of you controlling […]
The ability to focus has become one of the most valuable skills we can develop. Recently, I watched Ryan Holiday from the Daily Stoic discuss this very topic. As he pointed out, focus isn’t just a modern challenge—even the ancient Stoics struggled with it. The secret to elite performance, happiness, and success lies in our […]
We’ve all been there—caught in that endless loop of wake up, coffee, work, Netflix, repeat. The pandemic only intensified this feeling as days blurred together in what Harshibar aptly describes as “one big old rut.” Her recent video resonated with me deeply because it captures something universal yet rarely discussed: those periods when we feel […]
Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind in life? Do you ever feel like everyone but you has found their passion, is making good money, or has found love, while you’re still figuring things out? Just understand that each person on this planet has been there — not just you. Ali Abdaal’s video about […]
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, […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief, ReadWrite, Former 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 and the "how to" of their online content and social media marketing.