
The one Google Calendar feature I use every single day to stay in control
Key Points:
- Many people treat calendars passively, merely logging meetings without actively planning their day, which can lead to inefficiency and lost time.
- Traditional task lists lack the element of time, making it difficult to schedule tasks realistically amid unpredictable daily demands like meetings and interruptions.
- Time blocking, a feature available in Google Calendar, allows users to assign specific time slots to different tasks, creating a structured and adaptable daily plan that improves productivity.
- Keeping time blocking simple and intent-based—focusing on blocks of time for types of work rather than micromanaging individual tasks—helps maintain flexibility and consistency.
- Using time blocking has helped the author reduce anxiety, better manage work priorities, and make more effective use of available time without increasing total














