If it’s not in your calendar… it doesn’t exist.

And if you’ve ever walked into another room and completely forgotten what you were doing, this episode is for you.

In this Car Line Coffee Break, I’m sharing the simple Google Calendar system I use to reduce mental load, stop relying on memory, and make sure important things actually happen, without more lists, sticky notes, or overwhelm.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why relying on memory increases stress and decision fatigue

• The difference between tasks and calendar events (and why events work better)

• How notifications act like a personal assistant for your brain

• Color-coding calendars for kids, family, and personal time

• Using multiple reminders instead of one last-minute panic alert

• Managing therapy appointments, school needs, and daily care routines

• How shared calendars reduce the “household manager” role

• Creating a simple kitchen command center with an old iPad

Quick challenge:

Before you leave the car, add one calendar event for something you forget often, and turn on a notification. That’s it.

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