We all need uninterrupted work time every day, regardless of our role. Unbroken work makes us more motivated and focused. Yet uninterrupted calendar blocks are hard to design into a schedule.

We can't productively attend to meeting-heavy days while also spending hours on uninterrupted work time. We need to manage our expectations about what we can accomplish.

Accomplishing all your goals without burning out is a skill.

• Know your internal clock. Your energy levels will change throughout the day. Schedule your focused work for when your energy peaks.
• Chunk your time. Set time aside for uninterrupted focus time.
• Get off the grid. Set work apps on Do Not Disturb outside work hours.
• Rely on peers for accountability.
• Reflect. At the end of each workday, observe how you spent your time and what you accomplished.