Calendar management is an art form. It requires proper care and maintenance to ensure you’re setting up your days for success. It also requires diligent editing as appointments, meetings, and reservations shift or are canceled altogether. While allowing others to put time on your calendar may seem the easiest option, it can lead to others […]
This past Sunday, I went to my niece’s birthday. Her brother stole a toy that she was playing with at one point. I instinctively blurted out, “sharing is caring.” Since he’s just a little guy, he gave me a perplexed look before replying, “Huh? What? I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Apparently, “sharing is […]
A new year is upon us again and new goals and aspirations have probably crossed your mind. We all want to be better than the previous year when it comes to achieving our goals. One way to help set yourself up for success in the new year is by updating your calendar. You have the […]
Having habits and routines are essential aspects of our everyday lives. Whether you want to meet a goal, be more productive, or live a more balanced life, habits are those small changes that can add up to significant results over time. One of my favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, talks about how developing […]
The purpose of a calendar has always been to calculate past or future times. Centuries ago, this had life or death implications as it let our ancestors know when to plant and harvest crops. It then evolved to remind us when festivals or religious ceremonies were to be celebrated. Today? We rely on our calendars […]
A calendar provides a visual for the short-term (day and week view) and long-term (month to month) so you can stay on top of everything in your business and personal life. That means meetings, projects and deadlines, appointments, special occasions, and important to-do’s. If you have a spouse, you may need to note joint events […]
Whether you like it or not, if you want your life — both personally and professionally — to run a whole lot smoother then you need to be organized and have a schedule. If not, you can expect to be surrounded by chaos. Calendar scheduling mistakes are bound to happen. When done correctly, having a […]
Flexible schedules are all the hype these days. Most people would welcome the opportunity to set their own schedule and work whenever they want. This is one of the key benefits of being in business for yourself. It’s a leading reason why more and more people are leaving their 9-5 jobs to start freelancing or […]
Do you feel like you never have enough time in a day? Are deadlines constantly sneaking-up on you? Do you have a reputation for double-booking appointments? This has happened to all of us at one time or another. Instead of continuing to live this way — it’s time to learn how to manage your time […]
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t you supposed to only schedule work-related tasks like meetings and priorities, such as doctors appointments? Well, I’m sure most of you do. That’s why 52 percent of American employees have unused vacation time. At the same time, you also need to schedule free time in addition to those deadlines […]
