"If you're still using Google Calendar like it's 2009-just punching in appointments and letting it ride-you're leaving productivity on the table. While we're all drowning in digital noise, the single best thing you can do is carve out some actual, useful time. These five tricks are simple to implement, and they turn your basic calendar into a surprisingly effective time-management copilot."
"You know what's less efficient than a two-hour conference call? Constantly clicking the "Create" button or dragging your mouse to the next available time slot. Instead, just hit the C key on your keyboard. The event creation box pops up instantly, ready for you to title your meeting and select a time. It's basic, but the cumulative time savings of not having to drag the pointer to the left-hand corner of your screen for the ten-thousandth time is non-trivial."
"We all have a task list that never ends. You need two hours to write that report, but your calendar is a patchwork quilt of calls, reminders, and "quick syncs." If it's not on the calendar, it doesn't exist. Carve out some actual work time by scheduling a Focus Time event. Note that for this to work, you'll need a Business, Enterprise, Education, or Nonprofit Google Workspace account."
Carve out useful time with five simple calendar tricks that turn a basic calendar into a time-management copilot. Use keyboard shortcuts like C to open event creation instantly and T to jump to today, saving repetitive clicks. Schedule dedicated Focus Time blocks to reserve uninterrupted work; Focus Time can automatically decline conflicting invitations but requires a Business, Enterprise, Education, or Nonprofit Google Workspace account. Assign colors to specific event types so visually distinct entries indicate priorities or formats instead of identical displays. Treat the calendar as a planning tool rather than a passive schedule to reclaim productive work time.
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