There’s nothing worse than the afternoon slump. You know the feeling. In the middle of the day, your eyelids feel heavy, your focus wanes, and the thought of finishing your to-do list seems as daunting as climbing Everest. Here’s the thing, though. We all experience these dips in energy — even the most productive among […]
It often feels like we’re juggling emails, deadlines, and endless tasks. According to Smartsheet, over 40% of workers spend at least a quarter of their work week on manual, repetitive tasks, mostly email, data collection, and data entry. However, artificial intelligence (AI) presents a beacon of hope. Specifically, we need to reclaim our time and […]
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to do more than dust off the cobwebs. It’s also the perfect time to declutter your life — starting with that ever-growing to-do list. In this post, I’ll explain how to determine what truly deserves your attention if you feel bogged down by endless tasks. In addition to organization, […]
Spring is a time of rejuvenation, so it’s the perfect time to rev up your productivity. After all, as the world shakes off the winter chill, we can shed old habits and embrace effective time management. In the same way that a well-tended garden yields a bountiful harvest, a well-managed schedule yields greater results. So, […]
Take a moment to imagine yourself with sun-kissed skin, the gentle sound of waves, and a complete getaway from the daily grind. That’s the classic image of spring break, isn’t it? What if I told you there’s another kind of break that’s just as valuable yet often overlooked? It’s sort of like a “spring break […]
Every day, it seems like we are juggling a million things. There are work deadlines, study sessions, side hustles, family time, and maybe, just maybe, some “me” time. As a result of the whirlwind of modern life, we often feel like we’re constantly catching up. But it’s time to recognize the unsung heroes of our […]
The workplace isn’t always a sanctuary—it’s often a relentless pace and constant connection. It’s a pressure cooker of deadlines, overflowing inboxes, and constantly changing requirements. Although we strive to meet these goals, we’re all human underneath that professional facade. Each of us carries personal burdens, battles anxieties, and sometimes just gets by. This is why […]
Daylight Savings begins this weekend, folks! While I enjoy longer days, does anyone else feel disoriented when the clocks advance? It’s like someone sneaks in while you’re sleeping and shuffles the furniture around in your brain. One minute, you dream of lazy weekend mornings; the next, you’re squinting at an early rising sun. Or is […]
It’s not unusual for entrepreneurs to experience the frantic, plate-spinning, fire-juggling feeling that comes with starting something from scratch. In this exhilarating chaos, you’re creating, pushing boundaries, and chasing that elusive vision. Nevertheless, the “hustle culture” that glorifies 80+ hour workweeks, often espoused by figures like Elon Musk, is a dangerous myth. Entrepreneurs wear this […]
Would you describe your daily routine as frantic, spinning tops rather than a well-oiled machine? It’s not just you. With constant notifications, endless to-do lists, and pressure to “do it all,” time management has become a mythical beast that few can master. At the end of the day, though, we feel simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.