About.
So, a desk calendar is this little portable thing you keep on your desk. It's not just about dates, though. It's like a sidekick that helps you get organized, be creative, and stay on top of things, all while looking good. It beats staring at your phone all day since it's always there, reminding you what's up and maybe even giving you a little boost.
1. How They Started
How it was back then
Desk calendars popped up around the early 1900s when everyone started getting serious about offices and managing their time.
At first, they were simple pads or cards that helped people keep track of the date at work.
Back then, it was all about getting the job done
How it was back then
As business grew, calendars started showing weeks and months so you could plan a little further ahead.
Cool designs and pictures started showing up, so they looked nice.
The spiral thing and the triangle style became the go-to.
How it is Now
The late 1900s and early 2000s brought us those calendars you can reuse forever and even digital ones.
The forever ones use blocks or slides to show the date, which is good for the planet because you can use them again and again.
Digital calendars connect to your phone and computer to send you reminders and keep everything in sync.
2. Types
There are loads of types:
a) Flip ones
Each page is a day, week, or month.
Good: Easy to flip through; you can see what's coming up fast.
Bad: The pages can rip, and they can be thick for a whole year.
b) Triangle ones
They stand up on your desk like a tent.
Good: They're sturdy, and you can write on both sides
Bad: Not a ton of room to write.
c) Spiral kinds
Like a notebook, with a spiral thing holding it together.
Good: Lays flat, and you have more room to write stuff.
Bad: The spiral can get bent.
d) Forever ones
You can reuse it with blocks or slides.
Good: You have it for years; it's good for the environment.
Bad: Not much space for cool designs; the dates can be hard to see.
e) Digital ones
On a tablet or screen.
Good: You can change things; it syncs with reminders.
Bad: Needs power, not as hands-on.
3. Page Layouts
They come in different layouts, depending on what you need:
Daily: A page for each day.
Great for: Planning every little thing, tracking habits, or writing stuff down.
Weekly: A week on two pages.
Good for: Balancing appointments.
Monthly: The whole month at once.
Good for: Long-term plans or family stuff.
Mix & Match: Daily plus monthly, or weekly plus notes.
Gives you some options.
4. What They Got
* A place to write quick notes
* Holidays already marked
* Quotes or cool art to get you going
* Habit trackers
* Reusable parts: Blocks or sliders
5. What They Are Made Of
It depends:
* Paper
* Plastic
* Metal or wood
* Digital Screen
Take care of them:
* Keep paper kind away from water
* Be easy on the spiral
* Clean the plastic with a cloth
* Keep the digital ones powered
6. Who Uses Them
All sorts of folks:
* People at work
* Students
* People at Table Calendars
* Artists
Companies give them out as gifts, too, because they are useful.
7. Good Things
* They are always there
* Help you get stuff done
* You get to touch them
* Can be personal
* Get you pumped with quotes
* Avoid too much screen time
8. More Ideas
* Track big projects
* Track habits
* Set goals
* List classes, etc.
* Get creative everyday
9. Is it good for earth
* Recycled paper options
* Reusable versions
* Digital versions
* You can make them
10. Where Did They Come From
* Most calendar has phases of the moon
* Some have holy days
* Some reflect art
11. How to Make One
* Could be photos
* Add sticky notes
* Use themes
* Add checklists
12. What is good for you
* What is their purpose
* How is the layout
* What is the size of everything
* Good material
13. How This Works Within Your Mind
* Reminders
* Physically writing stuff down
* It fosters happiness
* It lessens stress
14. What is New
* Clean
* Reusable
* QR codes
* Cool art
15. Good and Bad
Good things: Always there.
Bad things: it takes space.
Good things: Helps you with projects.
Bad things: Paper tears
Good things: Looks nice
Bad things: digital dies
16. Last Words
Desk calendars help combine how you manage time and what that looks like on paper. They are helpful in managing your time better.
Picking one out is all about matching layout and look to what you like to do!
1. How They Started
How it was back then
Desk calendars popped up around the early 1900s when everyone started getting serious about offices and managing their time.
At first, they were simple pads or cards that helped people keep track of the date at work.
Back then, it was all about getting the job done
How it was back then
As business grew, calendars started showing weeks and months so you could plan a little further ahead.
Cool designs and pictures started showing up, so they looked nice.
The spiral thing and the triangle style became the go-to.
How it is Now
The late 1900s and early 2000s brought us those calendars you can reuse forever and even digital ones.
The forever ones use blocks or slides to show the date, which is good for the planet because you can use them again and again.
Digital calendars connect to your phone and computer to send you reminders and keep everything in sync.
2. Types
There are loads of types:
a) Flip ones
Each page is a day, week, or month.
Good: Easy to flip through; you can see what's coming up fast.
Bad: The pages can rip, and they can be thick for a whole year.
b) Triangle ones
They stand up on your desk like a tent.
Good: They're sturdy, and you can write on both sides
Bad: Not a ton of room to write.
c) Spiral kinds
Like a notebook, with a spiral thing holding it together.
Good: Lays flat, and you have more room to write stuff.
Bad: The spiral can get bent.
d) Forever ones
You can reuse it with blocks or slides.
Good: You have it for years; it's good for the environment.
Bad: Not much space for cool designs; the dates can be hard to see.
e) Digital ones
On a tablet or screen.
Good: You can change things; it syncs with reminders.
Bad: Needs power, not as hands-on.
3. Page Layouts
They come in different layouts, depending on what you need:
Daily: A page for each day.
Great for: Planning every little thing, tracking habits, or writing stuff down.
Weekly: A week on two pages.
Good for: Balancing appointments.
Monthly: The whole month at once.
Good for: Long-term plans or family stuff.
Mix & Match: Daily plus monthly, or weekly plus notes.
Gives you some options.
4. What They Got
* A place to write quick notes
* Holidays already marked
* Quotes or cool art to get you going
* Habit trackers
* Reusable parts: Blocks or sliders
5. What They Are Made Of
It depends:
* Paper
* Plastic
* Metal or wood
* Digital Screen
Take care of them:
* Keep paper kind away from water
* Be easy on the spiral
* Clean the plastic with a cloth
* Keep the digital ones powered
6. Who Uses Them
All sorts of folks:
* People at work
* Students
* People at Table Calendars
* Artists
Companies give them out as gifts, too, because they are useful.
7. Good Things
* They are always there
* Help you get stuff done
* You get to touch them
* Can be personal
* Get you pumped with quotes
* Avoid too much screen time
8. More Ideas
* Track big projects
* Track habits
* Set goals
* List classes, etc.
* Get creative everyday
9. Is it good for earth
* Recycled paper options
* Reusable versions
* Digital versions
* You can make them
10. Where Did They Come From
* Most calendar has phases of the moon
* Some have holy days
* Some reflect art
11. How to Make One
* Could be photos
* Add sticky notes
* Use themes
* Add checklists
12. What is good for you
* What is their purpose
* How is the layout
* What is the size of everything
* Good material
13. How This Works Within Your Mind
* Reminders
* Physically writing stuff down
* It fosters happiness
* It lessens stress
14. What is New
* Clean
* Reusable
* QR codes
* Cool art
15. Good and Bad
Good things: Always there.
Bad things: it takes space.
Good things: Helps you with projects.
Bad things: Paper tears
Good things: Looks nice
Bad things: digital dies
16. Last Words
Desk calendars help combine how you manage time and what that looks like on paper. They are helpful in managing your time better.
Picking one out is all about matching layout and look to what you like to do!
