Happy New Year! I know we're a few days into the new year, but only a few. I haven't quite packed away all the holiday decorations and I'm still having to remind myself to write the correct year on checks.
For many, the new year means New Year's resolutions. Do you make New Year's resolutions? I don't anymore I've found if I need to make a change in my life, it's best just do it. There's nothing magical about the first of a new year. Change can happen anytime. January or June, it doesn't really matter.
I also spend some time selecting a new calendar for my office. Something with adorable dogs and cats maybe? Or perhaps one with gorgeous scenery. Or one with famous quotes might be fun. So many possibilities!
Sure you can just use your phone for all of that. You can take notes, put appointments on the calendar, plan you days. Sounds pretty convenient, right? But for me it's not the same. I like an actual planner I can handle and scribble notes on, and a calendar that I've enjoyed choosing.
How about you? Do you keep all your appointments and plans on your phone and computer? Or, like me, do prefer an old-fashioned calendar and/or planner?
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Both. I keep my calendar in Google Calendar, but I print it out each time it changes and pin it to my working cork board in front of me, at eye level, so I can check it whenever I want. It's linked to my phone, but I never look at it there.
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DeleteSince I am old school I use lists always, have a real calendar on my desk which I use daily to input appointments and important events and especially love using notepads which I carry everywhere for sudden ideas and purchases I intend to make. Grocery stores I always have my list in my purse. I don't have a new phone, but if I did I would still write out everything. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWe love notepads too. Great for writing down ideas!
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