Win The Week With Calendarizing

Tara Lehman
Mar 3
3 min read

Updated: Mar 10

"I don't wait for the calendar to figure out when I should live life."

Calendarizing. For some reason, I think it sounds like a fun word. If you're someone pro-active enough to plan your calendar out in advance (yay for you!) in a way that actually helps you get sh** done, you know it isn't always fun, so I figure if I insert a fun word into the process, it might make it easier. :-)

First though: Are you subscribed to the (rem) Ember Text of The Week? If not, let me share how it works: it’s my personal way of delivering a burst of inspiration to your phone every Monday, designed to help you remember how to achieve your DREAMS.

Then, I take those concise text messages and delve deeper into them here on this blog. This way, if the topic I texted you about piques your interest, you can continue reading with ease!

TODAY'S TEXT was about Winning the Week with Calendar-izing:

You know that feeling when Sunday night rolls around, and you're sure that this will be the week you finally tackle your goals? And then, by Wednesday, life has thrown in enough distractions to make your well-intentioned to-do list look like a forgotten relic? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But what if I told you the real MVP of getting things done isn’t your to-do list at all?

It’s calendarizing!

It's the art (yes, we’re calling it an art) of scheduling time to actually DO your DREAM instead of just writing it down and hoping for the best.

When you calendarize, you’re not just planning—you’re committing. You’re giving your goals a VIP pass into your week instead of letting them sit outside the club, waiting for an opening.

Does that club analogy sound familiar?

Ya. I thought so.

🩹In the text, I mentioned calendarizing is like handling Paper Cuts.

Because let’s be real: Unexpected calendar changes are inevitable. A meeting gets rescheduled. An emergency pops up. Your dog suddenly needs to go out right as you’re about to start working. These moments? They’re paper cuts. They sting, but they’re not worth making a big deal over. So let them sting for a second, then move the heck on! Your week isn’t ruined just because your schedule had to shift—adjust, realign, and get going!

🏆 Free Up Time For What Really Matters

Your calendar is prime real estate, so make sure everything on it deserves to be there. If something doesn’t truly need your time and energy—remove it! Decluttering your calendar will feel like such a huge WIN so go on. Go make more time for what fuels you!

The Magic of Calendarizing

📅 If it’s on the calendar, it exists! You’ve carved out sacred time for it. That means your big dreams aren’t just “someday” ideas; they’re officially in progress.

⏳ It forces you to be realistic. We love ambitious lists, but if your day has 10 tasks and only time for 4, something’s gotta give. Calendarizing helps you see what’s actually possible and prioritize what matters most.

🎉 It increases your chances of winning. Whether it’s working on your business, launching a creative project, or finally getting to that yoga class—you will get more done when it has a reserved time slot in your week.

4 Tips To Consider

Yes, they sound simple, however I'm guessing this blog post wouldn't interest you if you found it easy all the time, right?

1️⃣ Time Block Like a Boss

Don’t just list tasks—assign them a specific time on your calendar. This prevents tasks from bleeding into each other and keeps you on track.

2️⃣ Prioritize the Big Wins First

Fill your calendar with your most important tasks first—the ones that move you closer to your dreams. Everything else gets planned around them, not the other way around.

3️⃣ Leave Buffer Time Between Tasks

Avoid back-to-back scheduling. Give yourself at least 10-15 minutes between meetings or tasks to reset, breathe, and handle any quick follow-ups.

4️⃣ Review & Adjust Daily

Life happens (hello, paper cuts!). Take a few minutes at the start or end of each day to adjust your schedule, move things around if needed, and make sure you’re still on track to win the week!

Ready to Calendarize Like a Rock Star?

This week, don’t just make a list—make a plan. Put your dreams in your calendar like the important, non-negotiable priorities they are. Let your schedule work for you, not against you. And when life throws a few paper cuts your way? Shrug it off and keep winning. You’ve got this! 🚀