Coolendar - Calendar & To-Do List

Coolendar: A Revolutionary Scheduling System

Typically, discussions surrounding calendar systems or to-do lists aren't my area of focus. I generally rely on Google Calendar for scheduling and Workflowy for task management. It requires a truly exceptional system to capture my attention in this domain.

Therefore, I approached a newly discovered calendar system with some skepticism. I was, however, pleasantly surprised to find it remarkably effective. This system, known as Coolendar, fundamentally changes how scheduling is approached for individuals with demanding schedules.

Combining Calendars and To-Do Lists

Coolendar uniquely integrates the functionalities of both a calendar and a to-do list into a single, cohesive platform. This consolidation streamlines organization and reduces the need to switch between multiple applications.

Despite its straightforward interface, Coolendar possesses a depth of functionality that belies its simplicity. It represents a novel approach to enhancing the efficiency of scheduling and task organization.

Prioritization and Efficiency

The system excels at minimizing the effort required to add new tasks or events. This streamlined process ensures that capturing commitments is quick and effortless.

Crucially, Coolendar prioritizes the display of high-priority items. This focused presentation helps users maintain concentration on essential tasks until their completion.

Coolendar’s design actively supports focused productivity, making it a valuable tool for busy professionals and anyone seeking to optimize their time management.

Streamline Your Routine with Coolendar

Upon initial exploration of the Coolendar platform, its inherent simplicity is immediately apparent. Accessing the service doesn't necessitate account creation; logging in is conveniently achieved through your existing Google account. This simplicity initially gave me pause, almost dissuading me from a detailed review.

However, further investigation revealed a wealth of powerful organizational and planning capabilities concealed beneath this minimalist interface.

A sophisticated "engine" operates within the task entry field. Entering specific keywords automatically instructs the integrated calendar to format your task entry accordingly. This allows for dynamic calendar creation, built one task at a time.

As illustrated above, tasks can be entered without specifying a date. These items are added directly to your schedule list, arranged chronologically. Beyond standard date formats, simple terms like "tomorrow" can be used, prompting the calendar engine to automatically determine and append the corresponding date to your task.

The same functionality extends to days of the week. Coolendar intelligently interprets "Friday" as the upcoming Friday, automatically adding the correct date to the task entry. This method significantly accelerates the process of adding events, eliminating the need for point-and-click calendar navigation – simply type your task.

Should you require assistance with commands or syntax, clicking the "?" icon adjacent to the task entry field displays a helpful guide with illustrative examples.

Need to integrate your to-do list with calendar events? Simply drag and drop to-do items from the list onto the desired location within the calendar. This facilitates prioritization of undated tasks alongside scheduled appointments.

The filter bar at the top provides additional organization. By default, all plans are visible, but you can filter to display only today's, tomorrow's, or the week's items. A unique "red dot" filter is also available.

This "red dot" functionality allows you to flag high-priority items by clicking the corresponding dot. Selecting the red dot filter then displays only these flagged tasks.

Using Coolendar for even a short period reveals the advantages of this format over traditional grid calendars. The most critical tasks are positioned prominently at the top of the list, naturally attracting your attention. This calendar style promotes focus and efficient task completion, regardless of whether items are date-specific. Prioritization is key, and achieving each goal is within reach.

A final, valuable feature is the ability to add tags to your plans. Prefixing a word with a hash symbol (#) transforms it into a searchable keyword, enabling you to quickly locate all tasks related to a specific topic or location.

Despite my previous reliance on Google Calendar and WorkFlowy, Coolendar has proven remarkably effective. Maintaining focus is a consistent challenge for me, and this scheduling system appears ideally suited to address that.

Furthermore, Coolendar is readily accessible across various platforms – Android, iPhone, iPad, and even GTalk (by inviting coolendar@appspot.com and typing "help").

I encourage you to explore Coolendar and determine if it can enhance your organization and productivity. Please share your experiences and feedback in the comments below.