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, […]
Stoicism is fundamentally about choices. It’s about choosing how we see things, how we respond to challenges, and who we become through our daily decisions. This ancient philosophy offers surprisingly relevant guidance for contemporary life. I’ve been reflecting on Ryan Holiday‘s insights from the Daily Stoic, and his perspective on Stoicism as a philosophy of […]
Life doesn’t need to be complicated to be fulfilling. I’ve found the opposite to be true — the simpler my life feels, the happier I am. After watching Michelle’s recent video about simplifying life, I was struck by how practical yet profound her advice was. While I’m constantly searching for ways to make my days […]
Finding the right productivity app can be a game-changer for your daily workflow. Recently, I’ve been exploring some fresh options in the productivity space, and I’m excited to share my discoveries. After watching Shu Omi’s recent breakdown of new productivity apps, I’ve formed some opinions about which ones might be worth your time and money. […]
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 their business value and the "how to" of their online content and social media marketing.