Protecting Your Time and Attention
Time Blocking:
Assign hours on calendar for tasks instead of a loose list. Include breaks, buffers, admin.
Types of Blocks:
- Deep Work (90-120 min)
- Shallow Work
- Meetings
- Breaks
- Learning
- Planning
Pomodoro Technique:
25 min focus + 5 min break. After 4 cycles, longer break.
Energy Management:
- Peak hours → hardest tasks
- Sleep 7-9h
- Regular breaks
- Exercise, good nutrition
Meeting Management:
- Default 25 or 50 min
- Require agendas
- Invite minimum people
- Question recurring meetings
Email/Comm Strategy:
- Check 2-3x/day
- Use 2-min rule
- Unsubscribe ruthlessly
Calendar Tactics:
- Color code
- Buffers
- No-meeting days