The world never seems to stop and the more we try and do, the more there is for us to do. This article from HBR shares 4 ways to get more done in less time and one resonated with me, it's the advice to avoid booking 100% of your time.
I try to ensure I have time in my calendar to focus on work and be productive, some weeks are harder than others. I use Microsoft Viva Insight to help book focus time in my calendar automatically. This has helped increase the time I have available to be productive and still gives me the flexibility to change the focus time if needed.
Read more about how to Protect time with Viva Insights | Microsoft Docs
“If you have your entire day blocked with meetings, it leaves no room whatsoever for real life to happen. If your child stubs their toe, for example, and you need to address that even for eight minutes of your day, it can have a catastrophic negative impact on your mental health and on the schedules of other people,” Murph said.
https://hbr.org/2021/02/4-ways-to-get-more-done-in-less-time?tpcc=orgsocial_edit