As a startup founder, time is your most valuable and limited resource. You’re wearing like ten hats, avoiding distractions, and trying to fit 80 hours of work into a 40-hour week — if you’re lucky. The result? Continuous context switching, interrupted focus, reactive decision-making, and an ever-growing to-do list. However, there is a simple habit […]
Many of us feel like our calendars are filled with an endless to-do list. After all, calendars are typically used reactively — with meetings, appointments, and last-minute tasks taken care of, then everything else squeezed in around them. The result? Constant busyness, fragmented focus, and a feeling that you’re working hard but not making progress. […]
Often, our calendars look like to-do lists that someone else compiled for us — filled with dozens of meetings followed by endless tasks. However, your calendar shouldn’t feel like a cage. Ideally, it should be a tool that can be customized, flexible, and designed to meet your needs. To regain control over your time, don’t […]
We all do it. You haven’t started that important project yet. An email response goes unsent. Gym bags stay by the door. Here’s the thing, though. Whether you’re a high achiever or a self-proclaimed slacker, procrastination hits us all. However, regardless of the reason for procrastination (fear of failure, perfectionist tendencies, or lack of clarity), taking action is […]
It may seem radical to do less on purpose in a world obsessed with 5 a.m. routines, color-coded calendars, and maximum productivity. But what if the key to long-term productivity isn’t hustle culture? What if slowing down is the secret weapon that high performers often forget about? Here’s the Anti-Hustle Summer: a mindset shift that […]
It’s impossible to deny the magic of summer. The longer days, warmer weather, and the allure of the outdoors all combine to create a season that calls for more freedom, fun, and spontaneity. However, most of us can’t stop working just because the sun shines. When you’re stuck at work while everyone else is on […]
Do you find that your calendar is filled with endless meetings, deadlines, and back-to-back commitments? It’s not just you. In our hyper-connected, always-on world, many people instinctively fill their days with work, only to find themselves overwhelmed, disorganized, and constantly behind schedule. Sixty percent of U.S. adults reported feeling too busy to enjoy life at times, […]
At some point, we’ve all lamented that there’s not enough time in the day. Wouldn’t it be better if that universal complaint weren’t about real time, but about how we perceive the productivity lie? Ultimately, time is the only constant. It doesn’t slow down or speed up for anyone. Whether we’re scrambling to meet a […]
It’s amazing how summer makes even the most introverted souls feel like social butterflies. After all, your calendar can quickly fill up with barbecues, beach days, and rooftop happy hours with longer days and warmer nights. The catch? While your social life thrives, your personal goals and productivity stall. With the Social Butterfly Schedule, you […]
ADHD can be easily misunderstood as excessive impulsivity or being easily distracted. In reality, for many adults, it’s a daily battle against time blindness, impulsivity, and disorganization. Medications and therapy may help, but AI tools may provide immediate and practical support. But can AI help people with ADHD stay on track? The answer is yes, […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.