Be a Calendar Master

Written By Paula Ripple

Chances are you have access to a digital calendar. It’s there for you but is it THERE for you? Here are some quick tips to help you get more out of your calendar:

 

Change your view

Everyone processes information differently and your Calendar default view might not be the best view for you. Switch from monthly view to weekly, daily, list or agenda view.

 

Color Code

I have the major categories of my life associated with color.  Family = Blue, Work = Green, Medical = Orange, Taxes/Bills Due = Black.  I can see at glance when I need to switch hats without taking the time to read.

 

Use Attachments

Have a meeting coming up that you will need to access something online for?  Link the file or URL and you will have everything you need at your fingertips.

 

Use Location

When you set that appointment up, go ahead and put in the address.  From your phone, it’s a quick tap to enable navigation as well as drive time.

 

Fun Tricks

If you have an IPhone – tilt your phone to landscape view to see the Weekly view of your calendar.

If you use Google Calendar – enable shortcuts in Settings.  Good shortcuts to know:

  • .t will take you to back to Today

  • .c will open window to create a new appointment

  • .? will give you a list of all shortcuts

Paula Ripple
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