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# [Workspace] Own your schedule (or others will)
- URL: https://www.jeffsu.org/productivity-ping-112/
- Published: 2023-08-15T13:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-05T13:03:46.000Z
- Description: #112
- Author: Jeff
- Tags: #newsletter, Enterprise

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## What is it?

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/85/db858a9d-1c4f-4993-8042-faa87b9bb3c1/content/images/2023/08/image-22.png)

My favorite meal of the day

I usually like to get into the office at 7 and block off an hour for breakfast (overkill I know, but I read emails while I eat).

The problem is, even though I used the “Focus Time” feature to block off that time, I still get notifications via Google Chat from colleagues in other time zones.

## Own your time (or others will)

The next time you create a “Focus Time” slot, toggle on “Do Not Disturb ⛔️” and enable “Decline new meeting invitations.”

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/85/db858a9d-1c4f-4993-8042-faa87b9bb3c1/content/images/2023/08/image-23.png)

This might seem like a small thing but [studies have shown](https://interruptions.net/literature/Jackson-JOSIT-01.pdf?ref=jeffsu.org) it takes an average of 64 seconds for us to re-focus on a task after getting distracted by notifications.

Yes, many of us work in roles where we need to respond to our colleagues / bosses instantly. 

But I challenge you to find slots during your workday where you can really settle into some focused work 🤓!

💡

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