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Yes, "Time Blocking" is a real term people use in 2024. No, it is not specifically related to digital wellness or digital addictions, though it can help manage time more effectively in a digital age.
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Time Blocking

[tahym blok-ing]

What Is Time Blocking?

Time blocking is a productivity technique where you divide your day into specific blocks of time dedicated to particular tasks or activities, including scheduled breaks from digital devices. It helps create intentional boundaries around both work and digital usage time.

Word Origins:

The term combines "time" (Old English "tima") and "block" (Middle Dutch "bloc," meaning a solid piece). While the concept of scheduling time has existed for centuries, the specific term "time blocking" gained popularity in the digital age as a response to increasing technology distractions, with early mentions in productivity literature from the 1990s.

How Time Blocking Supports Digital Wellness

Time blocking helps combat digital distraction by creating dedicated periods for focused work and specific times for checking emails, social media, and other digital activities. Instead of constantly switching between tasks and devices, you assign specific times for different types of digital engagement, reducing attention residue and improving concentration.

Implementing Time Blocking for Better Tech-Life Balance

  1. Start by blocking "deep work" periods with all notifications off
  1. Schedule specific "shallow work" blocks for emails and quick digital tasks
  1. Include "digital breaks" between major time blocks
  1. Set aside dedicated blocks for social media and entertainment
  1. Create tech-free blocks for offline activities and recovery
  • Focus Mode: A device setting that limits notifications and distractions
  • Time-Boxing: Similar to time blocking, but with strict time limits for each task