Productivity Time-Blocking Systems Cheat Sheet

Focus sprints, themes, and buffers

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Theme days (deep work, ops, outreach)
Include buffer zones between focus blocks

Commands & Queries

calendar block "Deep Work" 09:00-11:00
Schedule focused work
set "Do Not Disturb" for block
Minimize interruptions
review block outcomes nightly
Adjust tomorrow's blocks

Summary

Protect focus time with buffers and themed blocks.

💡 Pro Tip: Color-code blocks, add buffers, and honor focus-first time.
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