Focus on This #24: How to Set Up Your Monthly Calendar
Jul 11, 2022
Penny Reeve, a writer from Sydney, dives into the art of goal setting and project management. She reveals how a monthly calendar can break the exhausting cycle of feeling behind. Listeners learn why weekly views are flawed and how to keep big commitments visible. Penny shares tips on confidently managing appointments and creating space for priorities amid deadlines. With humor and insight, she emphasizes the power of visual organization in reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and ultimately achieving a balanced, productive life.
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Use a Monthly Calendar
- Use a monthly calendar to track major commitments and deadlines.
- This helps avoid feeling constantly behind and allows for better time management.
Big Rocks First
- Prioritize big rocks (major commitments) on your monthly calendar.
- This ensures important deadlines and events don't get overshadowed by smaller tasks.
Maintain Visibility
- Keep major commitments visible on your monthly calendar to gain a clear overview.
- This helps with accurate scheduling and prevents conflicts or surprises.