Have you ever gotten so worked up that you’ve experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it’s rare, I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point. But does this mean that there’s an underlying problem? Not always. After all, it’s natural for us to get angry. It can be a normal emotion. […]
If you’re looking to organize and manage your time effectively, you’ve probably been drawn to time-blocking. And, for good reason. It can be a surefire way to fight back against multitasking, procrastination, and perfectionism. But what if you’ve given time-blocking a try, and it’s just not working? Well, you may have made any of these […]
Take a minute and think about your everyday tasks. I’m sure that many of them are likely to be repetitive and time-consuming — whether you’re working in an office or from home. But, is there a way to reduce this workload so that you’ll be productive instead of being busy? Thankfully, there are several strategies […]
As an empathetic leader, I couldn’t help but cringe when I read how Better.com let go of 900 employees…over Zoom. Not only is this a PR nightmare. It can drain morale and create a toxic work environment. But, could it get any worse? Well, here’s what an employee, who wasn’t fired, had to say about […]
Is time management a recurring goal or resolution that you make year after year? Well, you’re not alone. But, unfortunately, it’s been found that a staggering 82% of people don’t have a time management system. And, in my opinion, that can only lead to chaos. Thankfully, this is the time of the year to rectify […]
Somewhere in between holiday festivities and wrapping up all of your year-end obligations, you might also be setting your goals for next year. While there’s nothing wrong with that, most of us fail to reach these goals. An astounding 92 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions never follow through, according to researchers at […]
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner If you’re a dog parent, then the quote above rings true. Not only do they provide unmatched companionship, but research has also found that your furry best friend has numerous […]
Following the pandemic, we’re still attempting to get the economy back to normal. You know, what is like in the pre-pandemic era. But, what exactly is the new normal in a post-COVID world? More importantly, what industries are poised to make a strong comeback in 2022? Well, those aren’t exactly the easiest questions to answer. […]
For most of us, we’re at least familiar with the concept of time blocking. After all, the practice of time blocking has been around for nearly as long we’ve been using calendars. In fact, Bronze Age calendars seem to have reflected specific agricultural activities to prevent crop spoilage. While time blocking for personal use is […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021 — TO EVERYONE — FROM THE CALENDAR TEAM Here are a few tidbits of information to spread around your table today. Legend has it that following the arrival of the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, where 46 of the Pilgrims’ original 102 colonists died, Native Americans helped them survive […]
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.