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Time to Triage Your Calendar

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Dec 9, 2024
Explore effective strategies for managing your busy calendar during the holiday rush. Discover a four-step framework that helps you cut unnecessary commitments and prioritize what truly matters. Learn the benefits of deferring non-urgent tasks to the new year and how batching similar activities can enhance your productivity. Don’t forget to protect your self-care with essentials like sleep and exercise to stay energized and healthy this season.
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ADVICE

Cut the Inessential

  • Review your calendar and identify items you can remove entirely.
  • Be ruthless and question the necessity of each entry, especially recurring meetings.
ANECDOTE

Marissa's Calendar Triage

  • Marissa Hyatt consulted her assistant to clear her calendar for the holidays.
  • They identified recurring meetings that could be removed or shortened.
ADVICE

Defer When Possible

  • Postpone non-urgent tasks and meetings to the new year.
  • Ask if rescheduling to January works for others; they'll likely appreciate it.
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