In the modern world of work, the overbooked calendars have become a professional status symbol that many founders, executives, and employees wear as a badge of honor. For these ultra-occupied individuals, a jam-packed calendar equates to importance. It sends a signal that they are in demand. 'I'm sorry I missed your Slack. I've been slammed all day' has become a slick way of delivering a slightly different message: I'm a hot commodity. Why aren't you?
I would argue that an overstuffed calendar isn't necessarily a reflection of significance or stature but could be a sign of something else entirely. It may indicate poor planning or that you're on the verge of burnout. Or perhaps an overbooked schedule is a projection of industriousness that's actually just someone attempting to look busy.
Sometimes, a crammed calendar can even be an excuse. Most of us don't like answering emails, having tough face-to-faces, or digging into a mountain of monotonous work, right? Well, a flush calendar makes for a good strategy to avoid tackling the stuff that actually needs to get done-in the short term, anyway.
Technology works great, until it doesn't. As the workplace culture shifts increasingly towards valuing busy schedules, it's essential to address the adverse effects of this false sense of productivity.
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