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Chooseday 13th January, Choose to Time Block


Good Morning,


Between messages, meetings, pings and priorities, it often feels like we never really get to our best work. In fact, research from the Australian HR Institute shows that Australian employees lose around 600 hours of focused work every year due to workplace distractions. 📊


That’s the equivalent of 75 work days of lost productivity.


And it gets worse: Dynamic Business surveys find workers are interrupted every ~2 minutes throughout the day by emails, pings or meetings — creating a chaotic, fragmented work experience many describe as “disrupted and overloaded”.


When work keeps pulling you in every direction, it’s hard to be strategic, creative or calm.


That’s where time-blocking comes in — a simple way to create intentional space to think, plan, produce and reflect.


📌 Time-blocking means scheduling chunks of your day exclusively for particular types of work — whether deep focus, admin tasks, meetings, or even rest. Instead of having a never-ending task list, you give structure to your workday by designating when you work on what.



The Benefits Backed by Evidence


💡 More focus, fewer interruptions

Australians lose up to 600 hours a year to workplace distractions — time-blocking reduces costly task-switching and protects attention. (Australian HR Institute) 


💡 Work gets done faster (and better)

Uninterrupted “deep work” leads to higher-quality output in less time by reducing rework and cognitive fatigue. (Cal Newport, cited by Australian business research) 


💡 Less stress, greater clarity

Over a third of Australians report feeling time-pressed at work; structured days feel less chaotic and more manageable. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) 


💡 Better work/life balance

Clear time boundaries support wellbeing by making space for rest, recovery and meaningful activities outside work. (Beyond Blue Australia) 


🛠 How to Start Time-Blocking

  1. Identify your key priorities for the week (e.g., planning, reporting, strategy work).

  2. Block focus time in your calendar — e.g., 60-90 minute slots with notifications off.

  3. Batch similar tasks together (like emails or admin) to minimise context switching.

  4. Protect your breaks and use them to recharge — they’re not optional.

Tip: Treat your blocks as real commitments — when something isn’t urgent, respectfully schedule it into available space later.



💛 Choose to Give Back — With Your Time or Skills


Time-blocking doesn’t just help your focus — it can create space for meaningful impact.


Once you’ve intentionally carved out focus blocks, why not use one to volunteer your skills or time this week?


Even one hour of volunteering can support organisations in need and make a real difference in your community.



Whether you mentor, help at an event, support a local cause or contribute professional expertise — choosing to give time amplifies your impact beyond your everyday work.


Celebrating you,

The GoodCompany Team

Know someone who will benefit from a Chooseday mindset?



 
 
 

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