I’ve started blocking focus time on my calendar and protecting it like a meeting. It felt awkward at first, but it’s helping. What’s one small productivity habit that actually works for you?

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I block my days to no end. Lunch every day. An hour each morning to plan and organize and finish anything from the day before. More now, because of my previous job, do I decline and say no to things. The world will not end if you become better organized, schedule better, and conserve your energy for applicable matters.

Plus, if your boss asks why, tell them it’s to maximize shareholder value.

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having an EA that manages my calendar and inbox

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Do you feel better about yourself after posting this?

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I need to do this more. I sometimes block lunch or I’ll have no time to grab something to eat

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Do it everyday! You deserve an uninterrupted meal time.

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I block out mornings, lunch and end of day so they don’t schedule meetings at those times. I only have 2 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon for them to choose from. This is the only way I am able to also get work done during working hours.

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