Summer conjures images of sandy beaches, sizzling barbecues, and hammocks in the shade. It’s also a time for relaxing, recharging, and taking well-deserved vacations. But, what if summer also offered the opportunity for rapid, intentional personal and professional growth amidst the leisure? Enter the “Summer Skills Sprint.” Don’t worry about an intense, multi-month certification program […]
Where home offices and cubicles blend with vibrant coworking spaces, one truth remains: your environment profoundly impacts your productivity. In addition to where you work, it’s about how that space is set up, both physically and digitally, and the habits you cultivate there. Everybody has experienced days when their workspace feels cluttered, distracting, and uncomfortable. An untidy […]
We all have 24 hours in a day, but somehow it never seems enough. Although major time-wasters, such as binge-watching or procrastinating, often receive a lot of blame, sneakier habits often steal the show. The good news? If you take the time to identify these hidden culprits, you can regain control of your schedule without making any other […]
In our daily lives, Google tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Meet have become indispensable. After all, we rely on these platforms for scheduling meetings, hosting virtual calls, and managing personal appointments. However, their widespread use has brought an unfortunate side effect: they’ve become prime targets for cybercriminals. Google reports that over 60% of […]
Having checked your calendar, you know it’s summer break. This means kids are out of school, days are longer, and it’s chaos everywhere. For working parents, sunny afternoons often collide with the harsh reality of juggling work calls, summer camps, snack requests, and sibling squabbles — usually all before 10:00 am. In fact, according to […]
In terms of productivity, summer presents a paradox. On the one hand, the longer days and relaxed atmosphere make it tempting to unplug. Then again, many of us still have major goals we want to achieve by year’s end, such as creative projects and strategic planning. The question is, how do you make meaningful progress […]
Your company’s holidays are likely based on widely celebrated holidays. You know, the usual suspects, such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Christmas, and Labor Day. As the calendar indicates, these days off throughout the year follow a predictable rhythm. The problem? They do not reflect everyone’s values, beliefs, or personal lives. That’s where floating holidays come […]
We all have them: those elusive habits we swear we’ll adopt, our ambitious goals, and our unwavering consistency. Maybe it’s waking up with the sun, working out every morning, or finishing that big project ahead of time. Often, however, the reality is quite different. Instead of focused progress, we become distracted by endless YouTube rabbit […]
Although time management seems like a modern buzzword, the challenge of organizing time effectively has existed for centuries. History has long been rife with productivity apps, bullet journals, and systems to help us make the most of our days. Throughout history, politicians and artists have employed discipline, habit, and a clear purpose to shape their […]
We’ve all been there. It’s January 1, and we’re making bold resolutions — eat healthier, save more, exercise more, spend less time on screens. It is common, however, for those goals to seem distant by the time summer rolls around. This is why New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day is observed annually on June 1. With […]
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.