Every hour counts when you’re part of a small team. After all, managing limited resources, tight deadlines, and big ambitions requires productivity, which isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a necessity. However, you don’t need a huge workforce or a Silicon Valley budget to work smarter. Now that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are more widely […]
With the hustle and bustle of modern work culture, where productivity is glorified, it’s easy to forget one crucial truth: doing less can sometimes lead to greater success. In the summertime, however, you can reset, refresh, and rethink how you approach your workday. One of the most effective yet underrated strategies? Taking intentional breaks. Or, […]
Summer is here, which means longer days, slower evenings, and scorching temperatures. What effect does that have on your brain? There’s a good chance it wants more space and less structure. Why? As a result of the heat, your mood and mind can be affected. A study published in 2021 also found that cognitive performance […]
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 […]
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.