Paper Planner or Digital Calendar?

Paper Planner or Digital Calendar?

by | Jan 23, 2021 | Small Business

Paper Planner or Digital Calendar?

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Everyone knows I’m a techie… and I’ve been asked why I still use a paper planner. Truth is I use both!

 

“You can do two things at once, but you can’t focus effectively on two things at once.” –Gary Keller

Morning routine @Poconos home - Aug 2020 Morning routine @Poconos home – Aug 2020

I LIVE by my digital calendars- for work, businesses (maritzaguzman.com) and personal. And I use different platforms – for my daytime work we use Enterprise Microsoft O365, for my side businesses I use Google G-Suite, for personal planning I use iPhone iOs calendar which I share with my other half, plus a few other Google shared calendars with my work & business teams, as well as a reservation based per appointment calendars. Don’t ask me why- but this system works for me! Having different calendars helps me balance my work day and keeps me focused. Focusing is crucial – because “You can chase two Rabbits at a time but can only catch one!”

Then in the off-hours I use one digital calendar Artful Agenda (Use Code RM213516 ) that combines them all in one view to know the details in between.

So every morning I take a few minutes during my Celery Juice / Lemon Juice / Coffee routine (recommend KickoffCoffeeCo- Soccer Inspired Delicious Colombian Coffee!) to plan out my day. I use this time to write out my day’s agenda so I can mentally prepare for the 55 meetings and ToDo’s I have scheduled for the day LOL.

Best of all I schedule what I wish to accomplish for work & personal, I also fill in and allocate time to exercise, personal development, read, learn, motivate – because when you stop educating your brain you mentally stop growing!!

Why does this matter? I’ve learned from successful people to plan everything! Set your priorities. Your time is valuable. Time is what you’ll never get back- so use it wisely! Know your non-negotiables- choose what is important to schedule and work around it. Follow a system – and stick to it- without it can cause waste of precious time in achieving your goals. It’s not all work and NO play- also schedule your quality & fun time. Remember your calendar is your accountability, what are you willing to give up that will produce the most productive Income and Emotionally fulfilled day? What will be your Income producing activities, and what memorable moments will be cherished & created today?

“The shorter way to do many things is to only do one thing at a time.” –Mozart

MY CLIENTS ASK…

What Calendar do you recommend?

I use Franklin Covey paper planner and Artful Agenda digital planner. I have tried so many different types of planners and wow I highly recommend this digital planner- it does an awesome job blending my multiple calendars into 1 viewable calendar. And best of all it allows me to add Gratitude thoughts, recurring Tasks, plan my Meals, keep track of Water, etc. You can also print your calendar so you have the best of both worlds. You really should try out (click link) >> Artful Agenda use Code RM213516

Tips for an Efficient Home Office

Tips for an Efficient Home Office

by | Sep 5, 2019 | Home, Small Business

Whether you’re working from home as a Telecomutter or SOHO (Small Office Home Office) business owner, the key to productivity is ORGANIZATION & DISCIPLINE.

Studies show: 28% of each day is spent on Distractions | 27% of office workers feel Disorganized | 13 hours on average per week is spent checking Email.

In a workplace enviornment there are many uncontrolled distractions, such as coworkers stop by your desk, engage in conversations, unplanned meetings and so on. So when you work from home its basically your availability, more formalized meeting schedules and planned tasks. But it requires self-discipine! Therefore every morning I plan out my day, put aside my phone, leave the Radio & TV off and I stick to my agenda. Unless I recieve a phone call, I only check my mobile device every half-hour to avoid distraction. This guarantees I won’t be tempted to take too many social breaks and fall behind on work deadlines. Believe it or not, you can be most productive at HOME then at work!

Also, having an organized and dedicated work area at home is essential. Apart from the common: laptop, printer and basic office supplies. I also recommend you ensure you have a High Speed Internet with a SECURE Wi-Fi, Dependable Surge Protector, Proper Data Backup and a Paper Shredder. In addition to the high-technical stuff- you need a Rocketbook Notebook! It’s not just a gadget, it’s a contribution to our environment!

MY CLIENTS ASK…

What items do you recommend for my home office?

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