Time Blocking with Google Calendar

What are the two main reasons Cal Newport suggests for not completing tasks?

• Lack of motivation and poor time management

• Insufficient resources and lack of skills

• Too many meetings and not enough breaks

• Unrealistic plans and too many distractions

What is the first step in setting up time blocking in Google Calendar?

• Share your calendar with others

• Set reminders for each task

• Sign into your Google account

• Create a new calendar

What is the benefit of planning your day the night before?

• It ensures all tasks are completed

• It saves time and reduces morning stress

• It allows for more sleep in the morning

• It helps in sharing the plan with others

Why is it important to align tasks with your most productive times of the day?

• To ensure tasks are completed faster

• To avoid working late hours

• To maximize efficiency and effectiveness

• To reduce the number of tasks

What should you do if you don't complete a task within its time block?

• Ignore it and move on

• Adapt your schedule and prioritize

• Extend the time block indefinitely

• Delete the task from your calendar

What is a recommended strategy for recovering energy during the day?

• Working on a different task

• Drinking coffee

• Taking a 15-minute walk

• Checking emails

What should you do if you have a large block of time without breaks?

• Continue working to finish tasks early

• Insert strategic breaks to recover energy

• Ignore the block and focus on other tasks

• Use the time for personal activities

What is the purpose of creating multiple calendars in Google Calendar?

• To share with different groups of people

• To differentiate between types of tasks

• To have a backup of your schedule

• To avoid using too many colors

How can you change the calendar a task is assigned to in Google Calendar?

• Drag and drop the task to a new calendar

• Edit the task and select a different calendar

• Share the task with another calendar

• Delete the task and create a new one

What is the final task you should add to your calendar each day?

• Check emails and messages

• Update your to-do list

• Plan for the next day

• Review completed tasks