• If your company has a networked electronic calendar system such as Microsoft Outlook, life will be easier if you join in. Plan commitments and meetings using the tools available and print out a daily schedule for quick reference and portability.

• If your workday is often spent away from the office or traveling out of town, using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) calendar may be the best choice. No matter where you are, your calendar is just a few taps on a screen away.

• If you just can’t get on the technology bandwagon, then a traditional planner/calendar is the best choice. Choose one with either monthly/daily or monthly/weekly pages so you can get both a big picture overview of your schedule and the fine details of hour-by-hour activities.