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Timeblocking
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<p> Timeblocking or <i>time blocking</i> (also known as <i>time chunking</i>) is a <a href="/facts/Productivity/yXlzAjC2">productivity</a> technique for personal <a href="/facts/Time_management/g2kdl0C8">time management</a> where a period of time—typically a day or week—is divided into smaller segments or blocks for specific tasks or to-dos. It integrates the function of a <a href="/facts/Calendar/mgY3sm8P">calendar</a> with that of a to-do list. It is a kind of <a href="/facts/Scheduling/EVTapQ4a">scheduling</a>. </p><p>When done properly, timeblocking can help eliminate distractions and discourage unproductive <a href="/facts/Human_multitasking/DzbLnHkC">multitasking</a>. </p>