"I protect my time, headspace, and energy. I have designated hours every day that are "off limits," dedicated to my workout, personal matters, and focus time. I do not allow myself to take any "urgent" calls or meetings, unless there's an absolute emergency during those dedicated hours. I treat those daily hours just as vital as I treat my meeting hours. - Slma Shelbayah, Shelbayah Consulting"
"I turn off notifications on all devices for email and Slack to avoid the temptation to check messages when they come in and instead batch-read and respond. Doing so helps avoid context switching, which is far more costly than we like to admit. Also, when on vacation, I actually remove the email and Slack icons from my phone's home screen to add a slight extra hurdle to checking messages too frequently. - Kurt Donnell, Freestar"
"The change I made was cleaning up my digital workspace. Every week, I clean folders and files, and even unsubscribe from unnecessary emails. Clutter in the digital world creates hidden stress. By simplifying my digital environment, I cut the friction, save time hunting for information, and reduce the overall mental overload. It's like decluttering an office, but the one I carry in my pocket. - Volen Vulkov, Enhancv"
Designating daily off-limits hours preserves time for workouts, personal matters, and deep focus by refusing non-emergent calls or meetings during those periods. Turning off email and Slack notifications and batching responses minimizes context switching and lowers cognitive costs. Removing communication app icons while on vacation adds a barrier to frequent checking and supports true time away. Regularly cleaning digital folders, unsubscribing from unnecessary emails, and simplifying the digital environment reduces hidden stress, saves time searching for information, and lowers mental overload. Small, consistent adjustments across time management and digital habits enhance balance, focus, and overall productivity.
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