calendar blocking
[ˈkælɪndər ˈblɑːkɪŋ]
noun
bloqueio de calendário
1. A time management technique where specific blocks of time are reserved on a calendar for particular tasks, projects, or activities to ensure focused work and prevent scheduling conflicts
I use calendar blocking to dedicate two hours every morning to deep work on my most important projects.
Uso bloqueio de calendário para dedicar duas horas todas as manhãs ao trabalho profundo em meus projetos mais importantes.
2. The practice of marking time slots as unavailable or reserved to protect personal time or focus periods
Calendar blocking helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance by reserving evenings for family time.
O bloqueio de calendário me ajuda a manter um equilíbrio saudável entre trabalho e vida pessoal, reservando as noites para tempo em família.
Calendar blocking has become increasingly popular in North American and Brazilian corporate culture as a productivity methodology, influenced by tech industry practices and popularized through business literature. In Brazil, this practice is gaining traction among professionals seeking better work-life balance and improved productivity in competitive markets. The term reflects modern workplace concerns about constant availability and meeting overload.
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