So I finally decided to tackle my messy March calendar today. You know how it is, everything just gets scribbled in and you can never find what you need. I grabbed my laptop and a cup of coffee and got started.
First Things First: The Big Cleanup
I opened up my calendar app and just stared at it. It was a mess. Birthdays mixed with work deadlines, doctor’s appointments next to grocery lists. I started by deleting all the stuff that was already over from early March. Felt good to clear that out.
Then, I went through every single entry that was left. For each one, I asked myself: Is this still happening? I found a dentist appointment I’d already rescheduled and a couple of meetings that were canceled. Deleted those right away.
Getting Colorful with Categories
This is my favorite part. I created a bunch of different colors for different parts of my life.
- Bright Red for anything urgent or a hard deadline.
- Calm Blue for work stuff and meetings.
- Green for personal things, like family time or hanging out with friends.
- Orange for appointments I can’t miss, like the doctor or vet.
- Purple just for me, like gym time or reading.
It took a few minutes to go back and color-code everything, but wow, what a difference. Now I can see my whole month at a glance and know exactly what kind of day it’s going to be.
Blocking Time for the Important Stuff
I noticed that all my time was booked with things for other people. There was no time for my own projects. So I went in and actually blocked out time for myself. I put in two-hour blocks a few times a week for working on my blog. I treated it like a real meeting that I can’t skip. It feels so much more official now.
The Final Check
I scrolled through the whole month of March. It looks so clean and organized now. No more confusing scribbles. I know when I’m busy, I know when I’m free, and I can actually see the time I’ve set aside for my own goals.
It’s crazy how something so simple can make you feel so much more in control. My calendar doesn’t control me anymore; I control it. I’m actually looking forward to the rest of the month now.