The alarm is buzzing next to your bed. “5 more minutes, you tiredly mumble.” Unfortunately, this ends up being 30 minutes later. You look at the clock and frantically leap out of bed. You throw on your cleanest clothes, run out the door, and go through a fast food joint for breakfast. Luckily, you made […]
You’ve held enough meetings to know that conflicts happen, and they can’t always be planned for ahead of time. That’s the case, at this time, with the COVID pandemic the world is currently facing. Everyone has had to shift their schedules to accommodate shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines. Canceling a meeting here and there […]
We’ve all had that one day when life happens, and nothing goes according to plan. Maybe we forgot to get gas the night before, didn’t get milk while we were at the store, or our newborn kept us up all night. But there are a lot of people who have a chronic-lateness bug, and it […]
Mental health is about balance. When we feel supported in the work we do and able to take time for ourselves, we naturally become more productive. Here is how to balance wellbeing and productivity in your mental health policy. Frankly, many employers are doing a poor job of it. Last May, the World Health Organization […]
I’ve got several recipes from my mom. I use the same ingredients and follow the instructions to a tee. And the meals never taste the same. The reason? She’s passionate about cooking. Real productivity comes from making it your passion. I know the idea of mom’s cooking tasting the best is probably true about all […]
Unless your name is Steve Rogers and you’ve recently been thawed from a block of ice, then you know that work-life balance is all the rage these days. And, while there’s plenty of valid reasons why it’s mainly because it helps you avoid burnout. As a result, you’ll be healthier, happier, and more productive. Here’s […]
There’s a reason the 9-5 job has lasted so long: It’s a standardized way to structure work, it keeps most workers in the same place at the same time, and it is easy to implement. Slowly but surely, that’s changing. Digital technologies have made it possible to conduct work without having everyone in the same […]
In the last couple of weeks, around the Calendar office, people are dropping like flies with some kind of flu or something. And, if I’m frank, this is making me anxious. Like most of you — I don’t want to catch anything. It’s not so much feeling like garbage. It’s just that I have way […]
On busy days, managing your time can seem pretty daunting. Focusing on what needs to be done can be challenging and managing your time so that you complete all the work is essential. When you break it down, time management is really just self-management. Here are three steps to better self-management. Squeezing more time out […]
Regardless if you’re a student, parent, freelancer, or entrepreneur, we’re all looking to gain that edge when it comes to productivity. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on this journey alone. The reason? We’re surrounded by technology, namely apps and software, that can help us do more without putting in additional effort. Some tools can […]
Howie Jones
My name is Howie and I'm a Customer Success Manager at Calendar. I like to ensure our customers get the best experience using our product. If you have questions email me howie at calendar.com