AI Isn’t the Enemy, Irresponsible Use Is

AI Isn’t the Enemy, Irresponsible Use Is

Artificial Intelligence has quickly become one of the most debated topics in business and society. Depending on who you ask, AI is either the greatest productivity breakthrough of our generation or a dangerous threat to jobs, privacy, and the environment. I believe both perspectives hold some truth, and with strict guidelines and security measures, we can harness its benefits while minimizing its risks.

Concerns around AI typically fall into three categories:

  1. Security and privacy risks
  2. Environmental impact from large-scale computing
  3. Fear of job displacement

These concerns should be addressed, but the real risk is not AI. It is using AI without intention, boundaries, or accountability.

AI is here to stay – it’s built into almost every technology tool and app we use – and wishing it away won’t solve anything. I believe the conversation we should be having is this: “How do we use AI responsibly in ways that advance the greater good?”

A Framework for Productive AI Use: The A.I.M. Model™

The responsible use of AI may feel like a big, global issue, but it starts with how each of us chooses to use it every day. The A.I.M. Model™ offers a simple, practical framework to help ensure your use of AI is intentional, responsible, and aligned with what truly matters.

A — Assist, Don’t Replace

AI should support your thinking, not take it over. It can help you move faster, organize ideas, and generate starting points, but it should never replace your experience or judgment. AI is just one tool in your decision-making tool chest.

I recently received an email from someone suggesting I check out “a quick AI prototype” based on the ART™ methodology I use with clients. I was intrigued, and so I tried it out. What I found was that it took much more time to prompt and run this AI prototype to assist with the Action-Reference-Toss decisions than it would to make the decisions myself (which goes completely against the purpose of ART™ – a tool to help make information workflow decisions quick and simple!)

AI will not always be the better solution, and we shouldn’t use it just because it’s there. As I recommend with any goal, define the need and your vision for a successful result, and then determine if AI can be a helpful resource to reach that goal.

I — Input Determines Output

AI is only as effective as the direction it’s given. The quality, clarity, and safety of your input directly shape the results you receive. This means two things:

  • Be intentional with what you ask. Clear prompts lead to better outcomes.
  • Be mindful of what you share. Know how your AI platforms use your information. Protecting sensitive information ensures safety and confidentiality.

Spending some time upfront to craft the best prompts will save time, resources, and frustration in the long-run.

M — Multiply What Matters

The true value of AI is not in doing more but in creating space for what matters most. When used intentionally and responsibly, AI adds value and utilizes resources for good. It also frees up time for more valuable, meaningful activities such as relationships, creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of using your trusted chatbot for the latest trends, and I admit sometimes it can be fun. Like many of you, I also asked my AI assistant to “generate a caricature of me based on what you know about me so far.” But now that I know more, I realize it was not an intentional, responsible use of AI. While it was fun for a minute, it did not add value to myself or others and definitely did not improve my productivity. I was “doing more” for no good reason and wasting valuable resources at the same time.

I also find myself continuing in AI chats longer than I need to, even after I’ve achieved what I set out to do – it’s the chatbot version of “rabbit holes.”  Most AI tools love these additional “value add” statements when answering your initial request: “If you want, I can also….”  Before responding “Sure!”, pause to determine whether the extra time and energy are worthwhile.

The next time you open up ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot, run through the A.I.M. Model™ as a guide to ensure your use of AI is both intentional and responsible.

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Responsible AI Use Within Business

If we take AI use a step further, we can look at how it shows up within organizations. Responsible AI isn’t just about the tools a company adopts, but about the culture it creates around how those tools are used. Leaders in this space recognize that AI should enhance their people and processes, and not replace accountability or judgment.

A responsible AI culture includes:

  • Clear usage guidelines
    Define expectations for how AI should (and should not) be used within the organization.
  • Employee training and skill development
    Teams should be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to use AI effectively and responsibly.
  • Transparency with clients and stakeholders
    Build trust by being open about when and how AI is used.
  • Ethical boundaries
    Establish guardrails to prevent misuse.
  • Ongoing human oversight
    Ensure that people remain accountable for decisions, outcomes, and quality.

The companies that will benefit most, internally and in their broader impact, are those that use AI intentionally and consistently apply these principles.

AI Provides An Opportunity We Shouldn’t Ignore

We are living through a shift similar to the arrival of the internet, smartphones, and social media. Those who resist will be left behind. Those who adopt recklessly will create problems. But if used the right way, AI offers an extraordinary opportunity to expand human capacity without expanding human hours.

The question is no longer whether AI will exist in our homes and workplaces – it’s here to stay. Like every transformative tool throughout history, its impact depends entirely on how humans choose to use it.

Additional AI Resources

As I was writing and refining this piece, I came across a few thoughtful perspectives on AI that you may find helpful:

Break the Scroll: 7 Apps to Help You Spend Less Time on Your Phone

Break the Scroll: 7 Apps to Help You Spend Less Time on Your Phone

If you’ve seen the film The Social Dilemma on Netflix, you know how deliberately social media is engineered to keep us hooked. (If you haven’t, I recommend watching it!) Every like, notification, and reel is designed to capture and keep your attention—often without you even realizing it.

The good news? You can reclaim your time and attention, but it may take more than willpower alone to break the addictive hold our phones have on us. Here I share seven apps and tools to help you spend less time on your phone, allowing more time for what matters most.

Start with the Built-In Tools You Already Have

1. Digital Wellbeing (Android) / Screen Time (iOS)

What it does: Track and limit your screen time.
How it works: You can find these built-in tools in your settings. Both show exactly how much time you’re spending on every app. You can set daily limits for apps like Facebook or TikTok, and schedule times of day when apps are blocked.
Who it’s great for: Anyone who wants to monitor behavior, set boundaries, and make intentional adjustments without downloading anything extra.
Links: Digital Wellbeing / Screen Time

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2. Forest

What it does: Stay focused by growing virtual trees.
How it works: Every time you want to focus, you plant a tree. Leave the app to check Instagram or TikTok, and the tree dies. Over time, you’ll grow an entire forest representing your focused hours.
Who it’s great for: Visual learners and anyone motivated by gamification.
Link: Forest

3. Freedom

What it does: Block distracting apps and websites.
How it works: Schedule focus sessions across all your devices to block apps, websites, or even the entire internet if you want deep work time.
Who it’s great for: People who need cross-device control and serious focus sessions.
Link: Freedom

4. One Sec

What it does: Interrupt impulsive app openings.
How it works: Adds a short pause before opening apps —just long enough to ask yourself, “Do I really want to do this?”
Who it’s great for: Increasing intentionality by breaking the habit loop of compulsive checking.
Link: one sec

5. StayFree

What it does: Detailed app usage tracking and blocking across devices.
How it works: Offers insights into your usage patterns and allows you to set daily limits, block full apps, or certain features within apps. You can set reminders for when you’re approaching your limit. It can also give you a gentle pause or notification before you begin scrolling without thinking.
Who it’s great for: Users who want more granular control and analytics across devices.
Link: StayFree

6. Flipd

What it does: Tracks your productivity, boosts your motivation, and connects you with communities.
How it works: “Flip off” distracting apps for a set period, or schedule recurring focus sessions. You can also track your time and celebrate milestones. Connect with communities related to wellness, school, and more.
Who it’s great for: Students, professionals, or anyone who needs extra accountability.
Link: Flipd

7. Unpluq

What it does: Cultivates mindful phone use.
How it works: Uses a tag, or “key,” to unlock apps that you have chosen to block.
Who it’s great for: Those who want that extra control and intention of having to step away from their phone before unlocking apps. Also great to limit kids’ phone time.
Link: Unpluq

Practical Tips for Limiting Social Media

In addition to using supportive tools, here are some daily habits that can help reduce the pull your phone has on you:

  • Schedule your scroll time: Instead of opening your phone whenever, block out specific times to check in on texts and messages.
  • Set daily app limits: Decide ahead of time how much phone time is reasonable per day. Step away when you hit that limit.
  • Batch notifications: Turn off non-essential alerts so you’re not constantly pulled to your phone and potentially back into feeds.
  • Phone-free zones: Keep your bedroom, dinner table, or work area free from phones and apps. Out of sight = out of mind.
  • Go analog: Use analog alternatives when possible (planners, journals, books, clocks).

Reducing screen time isn’t about restriction—it’s about reclaiming your attention and living intentionally. Start with the tools already on your phone, then layer in apps that support focus, mindfulness, and accountability. With the right combination, you can take back control and make technology work for you.

Are Habits the Missing Piece in Your Productivity Puzzle?

Are Habits the Missing Piece in Your Productivity Puzzle?

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels—busy all day but never quite moving forward? Many of my clients come to me for exactly that reason: they’re craving structure in their personal and work lives that feels supportive but not stifling, and they don’t know where to start. The key is to create a schedule built from habits and routines that support your priorities. It sounds simple, but creating your ideal schedule takes more intention than you might think.

First, Get Clear on Your Priorities

Whenever I begin work with a client, we spend time defining or reviewing their Mission, Vision, and Goals – the first 3 steps in the ProAction Process™.  Without this, it is difficult to know which habits and routines will move you towards happiness and success. Once the priorities are clear, and we have a basis for what’s most important, we can then dive into the fun stuff – creating the structured schedule. And, the first action towards determining an ideal, supportive schedule is to define habits and routines.

Define Your Habits

Think of habits as the puzzle pieces towards reaching your goals and creating your vision. Once you are clear on your priorities, these puzzle pieces will fall into place. You can then more easily define which habits you want to cultivate—and how often you want them to show up—then you can stack them into daily routines and weekly rhythms that feel natural. Before you know it, your vision will start to form. Without that clarity, plans and schedules can end up overcomplicated, overwhelming, or unsustainable.

The Habits Frequency Framework

To help my clients get clear on their habits, I use a simple framework. It breaks habits down into four categories based on frequency:

  • Daily – the habits you want to anchor your day with (e.g., journaling, exercise, reading)
  • Weekly – the habits that keep work and life on track but don’t need daily attention (e.g., team check-ins, sales calls, meal planning, phone call to Mom)
  • Monthly – the habits that add intentionality and prevent things from piling up (e.g., filing/scanning, reviewing goals, networking events, date night)
  • Annually – the habits that create traditions, resets, and big-picture reflection (e.g., yearly retreat, tax prep, mission and vision refresh, holiday party)

This frequency-based approach makes habits feel less like a mountain to climb and more like the puzzle pieces you can place where they fit best.

I recently worked with a client, Lilly, who was overwhelmed with work and life. She was working nights and weekends just to keep up, barely seeing her family, and she never felt like she could get ahead and look forward. After clarifying Lilly’s priorities, we determined that she was trying to do too many things. She pared back her focus and built habits and routines to support her current, highest priority goals. By defining a habit to review and reset her goals (quarterly and annually), Lilly became more comfortable letting other projects and tasks wait.

Her shorter-term habits (daily, weekly, monthly) were then focused on actions that supported her more immediate goals and priorities…like attending 2 events per month that targeted a specific client-base, blocking time each week to finish her e-book, setting aside time on Sundays to meal plan, scheduling a family outing once per month, and getting to bed earlier every day.

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Build Your Routines and Schedule Them

Once your habit list feels right, it’s time to build routines and schedule them. Daily habits shape your beginning of day and end of day flows. Weekly ones find their home on specific days. Monthly habits might get anchored to a certain date each month. Annual habits can be tied to seasons, months, or meaningful dates.

Once Lilly blocked time for her defined habits and routines, she could more clearly see what her ideal week looked like. She could structure her schedule in a way that allowed her to focus on her current priorities and meet her goal of no-work evenings and weekends. As she developed these habits and worked more intentionally, she felt more accomplished each week – even though she was working less hours.

When your habits are placed with intention and support your mission, vision, and goals, your routines will feel less like rigid rules and more like a supportive rhythm that carries you forward.

Final Thought

Remember: structure doesn’t create habits—habits create structure. Get clear on your priorities, and let your habits build the structure that supports your most productive (and enjoyable) life. So, grab the template and begin mapping out your habits today—your future self will thank you.

Harness the Power of Time Reflection with These Time Tracking Tips and Tools

Harness the Power of Time Reflection with These Time Tracking Tips and Tools

Time tracking may not be the most exciting task but taking a step back to reflect on how we spend our precious minutes and hours can be a game-changer. When we examine our daily routines, we gain clarity on where our time truly goes, helping us live more intentionally, enhance productivity, reduce procrastination, and reach our goals. Many of my clients have had eye-opening realizations—both big and small—after committing to just a week of time tracking and asking themselves a few simple but revealing questions. Below, I share some practical tips and tools to make time reflection a seamless part of your time management routine.

How to Get Started with Time Reflection

If you’re new to time tracking and reflection, start simple by looking back regularly throughout your day. Chris Bailey, author and Productivity Consultant, suggests the following in his recent blog: “…set a chime on your phone that’ll go off every hour or two. When it goes off, reflect: What did you spend the last hour or two doing? Was it a productive use of your time, attention, and energy?”

A more advanced technique for time tracking allows you to work “as normal” and then reflect and evaluate at the end of each day. Small changes then result in continuous and lasting improvement.

Try these simple steps:

1. Track Your Time: Spend at least a week capturing everything you do throughout the day. Note the activity, time spent, and whether or not the activity was planned or unplanned. Use a journal, spreadsheet, or download the free Time Log below.

2. After reflecting on your day, answer the following questions:

  • What did I learn? For example, What tasks took longer than expected? What distracted me from my priorities? What activities provided the most value?
  • What can I change?
  • What actions will I take?

3. Identify Patterns: Look for trends and areas where you can optimize your schedule, delegate tasks, or eliminate time-wasting activities.

Tools to Make Time Tracking Easier

There are many tools available to help you track and reflect on your time more effectively.  A few of these tools include:

  1. Toggl – A simple yet powerful time tracker for individuals and teams looking for a simple, intuitive interface.
  2. Clockify – A free tool for tracking time across multiple projects and people.
  3. RescueTime – Unlike manual trackers, RescueTime runs in the background and provides insights on where your time goes without needing to start or stop timers.
  4. The simplest…pen and paper! For a template capturing all of the steps mentioned above, click below for a free download.
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    If you use a paper planner, you might also consider using this to not only plan your time, but track it. One ProAction Planner user shared that she uses the scheduling section of each weekly layout to track her time.

Let me know in the comments below if you use other time-tracking tools or methods that you enjoy.

Making Time Reflection a Habit

To truly benefit from time reflection, make it a regular part of your routine. Set aside 5 minutes at the end of every day and 10-15 minutes at the end of each week to review your time logs and adjust your schedule and routines accordingly. The more consistent you are, the more insights you’ll gain, leading to continuous improvements in productivity and overall well-being.

Final Thoughts

In a recent article by Digital Marketing News, “experienced remote workers,” including myself, were asked to share our favorite time-tracking tip and tool for remote work. Refer to this insightful article for additional ideas and tracking tools. There are many valuable suggestions whether you work remotely or not.

Time is one of our most valuable resources, yet we often let it slip away unnoticed. Taking a step back to analyze how we actually spend our time can reveal inefficiencies, uncover hidden priorities, and highlight areas for improvement. By making time reflection a regular habit, you can gain greater control over your daily schedule and align your actions with your long-term goals. So, take a moment to look back—you might be surprised at how it propels you forward.

There is Still Time! 5 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Year End

There is Still Time! 5 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Year End

There is no question this is a busy time of year.  But as we near the end of 2023, there are still a few things you can do to close out the year and prepare for a successful 2024.

1. Spend time on office “maintenance. Schedule a few days to catch up on filing, update your contact database, organize your receipts for the year (send them to Shoeboxed and let them take care of it for you!), empty your email inbox, and/or scan in those piles of paper (I recommend the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 for PC or Mac for this task.) I like to use the last week of the year for these maintenance items. Spending some time to maintain your office productivity systems will help you feel you can start the New Year fresh and accomplish your goals.

2. Fill a bag for donation. Get a trash bag (or box depending on the type of items) and take 10-15 minutes to fill it with items to donate. Drop them off at a shelter, church, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or the charitable organization of your choice before the end of the year to receive your 2023 tax deduction. Help others that may not be as blessed during the holidays and clear out your space at the same time.

3. Crush what’s left of 2023. Plan the remainder of your year to help you prioritize and be intentional about how you want to spend this busy time. Brainstorm a list of personal and work tasks you want to accomplish before yearend. Be sure to review your 2023 goals to determine what is left to accomplish and determine if and how you will do so. Once you have a list of tasks, schedule them. With about 6 weeks remaining in the year, when will you focus on each task? Check out the ProAction Planner as a helpful tool for planning and scheduling.

4. Reflect on the year. Review the good and bad from 2023. What went well? Where did you find challenges? What will you continue doing, start doing, and/or stop doing in 2024? Download and complete our Year in Review Template, using the button below, to help you through the process.

5. Create your 2024 goals. Determine three to five goals for 2024. Why are these goals important? What strategies will you use to reach your goals? What tools or resources do you need to accomplish them? Check out our past blog, Goal Setting is Hard, for more goal-setting tips.

While each of these takes some time and focus, the value received is well worth it. Be sure to schedule them in before your end-of-year calendar is full.

The Truth About Time Blocking

The Truth About Time Blocking

“I’ve tried time blocking in the past and it’s never worked for me.”

This was a recent statement from a client who I was helping with time management. Once we dug in more, we found it wasn’t that time blocking was an ineffective method, but that it wasn’t being applied in the most ideal way for him. This isn’t an uncommon complaint. In fact, even David Allen, productivity guru and author of Getting Things Done, used to argue against time blocking. He preferred a simple calendar with only the necessary appointments and deadlines. But eventually, he realized time blocking can work well for many people and even began practicing it himself.

Let’s dive a little deeper into what time blocking is, who can benefit (*hint* – everyone!), and how it might work best for you. I also share tips, tools, and resources to support your time-blocking habits.

Wikipedia defines Time Blocking as:

“A productivity technique for personal time management where a period of time—typically a day or week—is divided into smaller segments or blocks for specific tasks or to-dos. It integrates the function of a calendar with that of a to-do list. It is a kind of scheduling.”

While I agree with this definition of time blocking, there is much more to it than this.

Who should use a time-blocking technique?

Time blocking is best used for people who:

  • Have a busy schedule and need to be very intentional about how they use their time,
  • Have a fairly open schedule that can be wasted away if time is not blocked to work on specific tasks and projects (aka Parkinson’s Law),
  • Reach the end of a day or week feeling stressed and unaccomplished, wondering where the time went,
  • Juggle multiple areas of work and life,
  • Struggle to find time for focus and big-picture thinking,
  • Deal with constant interruptions, or
  • Spend too much time “reacting” to the day’s urgencies.

If we are honest, isn’t this all of us at one point or another? I believe that some form of time blocking can work for almost everyone. The key is finding the method, or combination of methods, that works best for you.

Types of Time Blockers

While there are many different ways to apply time blocking to your calendar, we can simplify it by looking at three key methodologies.

1. The Serious Blocker divides their day into specific blocks of time, each dedicated to accomplishing a specific task, or group of tasks. They start each day, or week, with a concrete schedule that lays out what they will work on and when. A serious blocker will work to bunch related tasks (i.e. “task batching”) such as email processing, social media creation, or phone calls, into one block.

In addition, the serious blocker lumps meetings together. That way, they can spend larger chunks of time on focused projects and tasks versus shorter amounts of time spread between meetings throughout the day. This type of time blocking requires more work upfront, and potential cooperation from others, to reschedule meetings that will better fit your ideal schedule.

2. The Flexible Blocker applies time blocking in a broader way, with more general blocks that are flexible depending on what comes up throughout the day. This works well when your days are less predictable and require a more “reactive” approach (e.g. a customer service specialist). Some argue that these types of schedules aren’t compatible with time blocking, but when your workday is often run by outside forces, it’s easy to lose sight of your own goals. Even a simple version of time blocking can help you gain a greater sense of control over unpredictable schedules. You can still block off time for your “reactive work,” and then be more intentional about time during the day that allows for some planning and control (regardless of how little).

3. The Time Themer chooses themes for work they will do during certain time blocks. This is the most open-ended version of time blocking. “Day theming” is the most popular example where you choose a theme for each day of the week. For example:

Any open time is spent on that day’s area of focus. Day theming minimizes the choices you need to make about what to work on throughout the day. You look to your theme and choose tasks based on that theme.

You can also use time theming to break up your day by assigning themes to blocks of time throughout the day. An example of this would be:The schedule may be the same every day or may differ throughout the week. In the example above, Tuesday and Thursday have the same “themed schedule” while the other days look different. In the resources section below I share a template called My Productive Week that can be of great assistance in defining your daily “theme blocks.”

Most people do not fit perfectly into one time theming option but instead use a combination. For example, having a schedule of daily themes can make it easier to determine what tasks to put into working time blocks when using the “serious” or “flexible” blocking methods.

The Benefits of Time Blocking

While it takes some work, and potentially a change in mindset, the following benefits of time blocking show the value of this time management methodology.

  • Your need to make decisions at every point in time throughout the day is minimized because your schedule is pre-defined. This saves time and energy throughout your week.
  • If you get easily distracted or off-track, a time-blocked calendar will help to pull you back into focus. In addition, time blocking helps to fight multi-tasking allowing you to focus all of your energy on one thing at a time.
  • You will get more realistic about how long things take. We often underestimate the time tasks and activities take, and this is a concrete way to see that. This will get better over time.
  • When you see your priorities laid out in your finite calendar, you can more easily say “no” to those things that don’t fit.
  • You are more likely to accomplish your goals if you schedule specific, intentional time to work on them.
  • It will be easier to relax during your leisure time as you know you have a plan to get everything done.

“A 40 hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure.”

– Cal Newport, Author of Deep Work –

Tips for Effective Time Blocking

Below are key things to consider when working to design and maintain your own time-blocking routine.

  • Build your time-blocking methodology into regular weekly planning. Look at your upcoming schedule, deadlines, and tasks and fit it all together to create a week that takes into account your goals, priorities, and commitments.
  • Review your schedule daily and reset your week as necessary.
  • Your routines and habits should be incorporated into your time blocks.
  • Leave a time block for an overflow of tasks that take longer than expected or for unexpected appointments or to-dos that come up during the week.
  • Once your week is planned, make intentional choices when straying from that plan.
  • Leave space between, or within, blocks for transition, travel, time, and necessary breaks.
  • Bunch your urgent but less important work together and dedicate a pre-determined amount of time to it. This allows for longer, uninterrupted time for focused work.
  • Consider your daily rhythms in your schedule. When are you most energetic, productive, or focused?
  • Evaluate your time-blocking schedule regularly and make needed changes.
  • When scheduling time blocks for focused work, find a quiet location free of interruptions and/or block notifications on your computer and phone.
  • Consider whether you want to block time on weekends (or other non-working days). You may want to leave these times open to allow freedom and flexibility with leisure time.

Most importantly, remember your time-blocked schedule is a guide to assist you with creating your most productive week. If you try to stick to it perfectly, especially at first, you will get overwhelmed when things come up that cause needed changes to your schedule. Review, reset with intentional decisions, and move forward. You might look at time blocking as a game or a puzzle. How can I fit it all in the most optimal way? But as with any game, you will make mistakes, learn along the way, and get better with practice.

Time Blocking Resources

The following resources can help you create your own time-blocked schedule.

  1. My Productive Week Template

I have created this tool as a template to build your “puzzle” for your time-blocked weekly calendar. It is to be used as a guide – along with your weekly schedule, goals, and tasks – for your weekly planning. The template can be completed digitally or printed.

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  1. The ProAction Planner:

If you prefer to do your weekly planning with a paper planner, which allows for better mental processing and decision-making, the ProAction Planner is a tool to support all of the important areas of planning and time management. A paper planner provides an easy visual that stays in front of you throughout your day. If using a paper planner, I recommend using a writing instrument that allows for change throughout the week. My tool of choice is the Frixion Clicker Erasable Gel Pen, in multiple colors.

  1. Online Calendar (Outlook, Google, Other)

Whether or not you use a paper planner for weekly planning, the majority of us use an online calendar to keep track of our meetings and appointments. If you choose to use an online calendar for time-blocking, consider color-coding the blocks of time you wish to be flexible. I like to color my movable time blocks with yellow and mark them as “free.” Also consider those time blocks that you want to protect, mark them as busy, and consider them a meeting with yourself.

  1. Pomodoro Technique and Tools

The Pomodoro Technique is a method in which you focus for timed periods with short breaks between blocks. Learn more about this technique on their website and search for apps like this one to support the technique.

If you are interested in some assistance in determining and implementing the right time-blocking solution for you, please reach out. I’d love to help.