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Calendars are a great way of staying organized and productive, keeping track of important
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dates and appointments. Within this video, we will guide you through all the essential
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tips to utilize your calendar to work smarter, not harder. Before we begin, don't forget
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Number 1. Decide what type of calendar to use. The first step to getting organized is
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to decide what type of calendar you want to use. Do you want a digital calendar that connects
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to your emails or phone? Or do you prefer a more traditional method with a paper and
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pen format? There are many types of calendars to choose from, so just select the one that
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will best fit into your daily routine. Number 2. Set your intentions. Do you want
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to use your calendar for work purposes, house chores, personal events? Define what your
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intentions are before creating your calendar. For example, you can color-code it based on
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different work and personal tasks or separate them into different calendars. Number 3. Make a daily or weekly plan. Increase your productivity by making a plan for the
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week and allocating a specific time within your calendar to complete each task. For example
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if you have a business budget to plan, allocate the necessary amount of time needed to complete
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the task within your most productive hours. Number 4. Block out your time. Like we mentioned
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in the previous point, allocating time for a task is a great way to maximize productivity
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Similarly, it'll also show co-workers when you're busy and they will know not to disturb
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you if they have access to your digital calendar, which in turn will limit distractions
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Number 5. Prioritize. If you have a lot of events on your calendar, it's a good idea
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to prioritize the most important ones. You can do this by using a color-coding system
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or by utilizing the priority labels within your digital calendar. If you're using a
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paper format, use highlighters or number items to create a priority ranking
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Number 6. Use shared calendars. Once you've organized your calendar, share it with your
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manager so they are aware of your daily tasks and schedule. They can then schedule in time
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for meetings around your planned events. In order to get the most out of using a calendar
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you should keep it organized and remove any clutter or canceled events. Also, make sure
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to move any incomplete tasks to the next day. Now that you know how to organize your calendar
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you're one step closer to being more productive. But if you're still confused and need some
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