It takes less than 10 seconds to create an accountability calendar using iCal (macOS)

A simple step by step guide on how to create a calendar you can use for your personal self-accountability. I’ve used it in 2017 when I designed my economic year, and I’ve been using it in 2018 for my part-time job, my daily walking of 1,8 to 5km and my almost daily voiceover sessions.

TL;DR: Here’s the PDF version for your personal accountability calendar to print out in DIN A4 format.

Here the 8 steps. Screenshots are in German but that shouldn’t be a barrier for you.

Step 1: Open iCal in year view (CMD + 4)

Open iCal in year view

Step 2 + 3: Open menu and choose print (CMD + P)

Open iCal menu Choose print in iCal menu

Step 4: Choose time range Jan to Dec, select „mini calendar“ only and click „continue“

Choose time range Jan to Dec, select „mini calendar“ only and click „continue“

Step 5: Let iCal calculate the layout

Let iCal calculate the layout

Step 6: Select „Layout“ from the dropdown menu

Select „Layout“ from the dropdown menu<

Step 7: Choose 16 pages

Choose 16 pages to print in iCal

Step 8: Choose „Save as PDF“

Choose „Save as PDF“ in iCal print menu

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