There
is a design concept called white space. It refers to not overcrowding a design
and allowing space between components. The concept is used by artists and
graphic designers to create more comfortable and pleasing designs that avoid
clutter. Think of a wall with a group of pictures or a magazine photo layout.
Too little white space can feel uncomfortable, making the content difficult to
absorb or understand. Visually, we need white space.
We
should apply the concept of white space to our calendars. I manage my days, and
my life for that matter, in an Outlook calendar. I don’t like having a day that
is back-to-back appointments booked all day long, or a week with little or no
open time. We need white space in our schedule. We need blocks of time to be
productive and blocks to recharge. All jobs and schedules are different, but we
all need some open time in our lives.
At
the end of the day, it is your calendar. Design your calendar like an artist, create
your white space!
PS:
TJ – Please note above!
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