And speaking of calendars, did you know that your calendar is an important tool for helping you rock the universe?!

Here’s how…

Keep track of progress.

To stay focused on a goal, it’s important to track daily progress toward that goal!

Before we moved to the middle of nowhere, my focus was on reducing our expenses.  (The point is now moot since we are far, far away from sources of temptation!)  I wrote down the amount of money that we spent each day and totaled it at the end of the month.  It was phenomenal for helping me see how little expenses are a constant hemorrhaging of our financial resources.

You can use this technique to stay motivated to lose weight, become a better athlete, or even become a better parent!

Write down goals.

It’s also important to keep your goals in front of you, every day.  This reminds us of what is important to you and can help you maintain momentum toward your dreams!

Remember, though, that your goal is not your goal.

Your goal isn’t to lose weight…it’s to be ubersexy or radiantly healthy or able to keep up with your kids.  Those are the dreams that are real and connecting with that will help you change your life.

Use stickers!

Basically they’re the stickers teachers give to kids in elementary school that say stuff like “Awesome!” and “Great Job!”  (At least that’s what my stickers say.)

After I do something really spectacular, like make a ton of progress on a project, I peruse my stickers for the perfect sentiment to display on my calendar.

When I organized my mother-in-law’s office, a massive 12 hour undertaking, I busted out the “Beautiful Work!” sticker with no shame in my game!

I love looking back on the month and seeing the gorgeousness.  Each sticker represents an accomplishment and being able to use them makes me feel a little giddy…and a lot awesome.

Keep track of dates that motivate.

When we take on major obligations, there is usually a date that the process is complete.  That’s an important date.

Like knowing when your home is supposed to be completely paid off.  Or when you’re done repaying a student loan.  The day your kids leave for college.

And because I’m fascinated by it, I also keep track of the end of the world.  Like April 13, 2029 which is that date that an asteroid passes close enough to the earth for us to determine whether it will hit us on April 13, 2036.

I don’t know about you but I like being reminded that there is more to our lives than watching tv.

Be inspired to take action.

Find out what speaks to you, what dreams make you uncomfortable with sitting still and go out and claim that.  Don’t be afraid to use every tool at your disposal.

…and maybe you can hack your calendar to rock your life!