Have you ever said, "Just give me a minute?" Then you might find these calendar system tips useful.

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• We only have 24 hours a day - time is our most precious resource.
• Peace of Mind - no more waking up in a panic at 3am.
• Integrity - by keeping your commitments professionally and personally.

• Single calendar system - eliminates duplication and over booking.
• Portable - you have it with you at all times.
• Complete - so all your commitments are out of your head.

• Meaningful Subject Lines - should make sense even before your first coffee.
• Complete Entries - directions, conference call-in codes and contact numbers all in one place.
• Important Items First - project deadlines, standing meetings and especially vacations!

• Categories - color code your entries between business and personal.
• Office Hours - be sure to give yourself plenty of office time for smaller tasks.
• Travel Time - use this as breathing room between meetings for networking and bathroom breaks.

• Family Calendar - use this so you can keep track of everyone's schedule.
• Personal Details - is your calendar at work public? Use a fake subject line for a personal appointment.
• Solo Meetings - need time to think? Schedule yourself offsite to brainstorm and refocus.

• Time is precious - you can't get it back if you waste it.
• First things first - put the important things in or they won't get done.
• Self-first not Selfish - be sure that you are on your most important priorities list!