Calendars to keep you organized

With 2010 being right around the corner, it's time to think about what type of calendar you are going to choose to keep you organized in the upcoming year.

Finding the right calendar system can help you be more productive and efficient, but how do you choose one that is best suited to you?

Here are some tips to help...

• Think about what type of events you need to keep track of. Are they daily, weekly or monthly? Is your schedule repetitive or do you have to keep track of multiple tasks?

• Consider what type of support works best for you. Electronic, mobile or paper? If you work in front of a computer, perhaps having an electronic calendar is best. Most companies have systems that link their employees calendars with each others to help meeting planning. If you are always on the move, perhaps a mobile calendar is easiest for you. Especially if you have a tactile telephone or a PDA. Then there are the paper models of calendars. These can range from pocket size to wall size and with very configuration possible. You may even choose to have ALL of these.

• Don't be afraid to test different types and formats of calendars at the beginning of the year. Sometimes our lives change and the type calendar we have always been using will become ineffective. There was a time in my life when the format of a standard wall calendar was all I needed, however, now I need a format that allows me to keep track of hourly appointments and has room for my "to-do" list.
  

I hope these tips help you find a calendar that keeps you organized in your daily life and don't forget to "pencil us in" for future postings on organizing.