part two in a series on organization
Earlier, I mentioned electronic calendars. Again, I firmly believe in paper planners for primary usage, but there are perks of using a phone or computer’s calendar. I have a beautiful iPhone 5C, a glorious upgrade from phones prior, and I use the Calendar app religiously when I’m on the go—though everything is transferred to my Lilly agenda when I get home!
One of my favorite features with an iOS device is creating multiple calendars.
As you can see, I abuse use this feature like CRAZY! (This is about half of them....) It allows me to color-coordinate events and link them in groups.
Most events and appointments in my Calendar are also in my agendas, but I do have to concede this point to the phone: classes.
As soon as possible, I put my class schedule into my phone. Start/end time, location, all that. It has been a lifesaver on my crazy days and helps me to gauge commitments. For example, when scheduling dentist appointments I can whip out my handy-dandy iOS calendar and wham-BAM I have to delay it by a couple of months because there's literally no way I can schedule that right now sorry will my teeth be okay or.
Electronic Tips and Tricks
Watch out for the Y2K. Also Skynet. ;)
Resist the urge to add every little thing; you’ll get overloaded when you open your device
You can send invites—helpful for that dinner date reminder!
Adjust your “alert” time so it actually reminds you on time
On the iPhone, you can add birthdays to contacts
Use the “notes” section at the bottom for contact info, etc.
Stay up-to-date!!!
I hope this gives some MORE insight into a method of organizing that works for me!
How do you stay organized in your everyday life? What do you excel at in this field? What are you still working on?
Much love,
Maria
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