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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Calendar
Creative Ways To Be Intentional About Your Time
Millions of people search for productivity advice each month. They turn to blogs, gadgets and apps when, in fact, they’re not even leveraging the full potential of a tool they already carry with them, 24/7/365: The calendar in their smartphone.
1 of every 3 people on the planet owns a smartphone, all of which come with a built-in calendar and even most of the phones we consider ‘dumb’ today have this feature. Yet, only a fraction of people use it, let alone use it deliberately.
You’re spending your time either way, but unless you’re planning how to spend it, the world will determine it for you. That’s a recipe for disaster.
The calendar on your smartphone is a free tool that’s always with you. It helps you be intentional about your time before it’s gone. Hence, it’s the most underestimated device we have almost universal access to today.
It’s Not About Meetings
A lot of people prefer and use paper calendars or a mix of up to three, both offline and digital. I’m not harping on those, but the calendar on your phone has two big advantages:
- You’re already carrying it around.
- You can set reminders.
