Well-Bee-ing Tip of the Week: Organise Your Calendar (and Protect Your Sanity!)

In our fast-paced workdays, it’s easy to fall into the trap of back-to-back meetings and task-hopping. Before you know it, you’re racing from one meeting to the next, barely catching your breath — let alone processing what just happened.

But here’s the truth: productivity doesn’t come from constant motion. It comes from intentional pauses.

That’s why this week’s Well-bee-ing Workplace tip is all about booking time in between meetings or major tasks.

Scheduling a 30-minute buffer between meetings gives your mind, body, and nervous system a chance to reset. It’s not wasted time — it’s essential recovery time. Think of it as giving your brain a “cool down” before the next sprint.

Here’s how to do it:

When booking meetings in your calendar, always block out 30 minutes after each one. This simple habit creates space for:

• 14 minutes to finish wrapping up your current meeting and jot down any key actions or notes.

• A one-minute reset (try our One-Minute Breathing Reset — inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four).

• 15 minutes to grab a drink, stretch your legs, or simply prepare mentally for the next task or meeting.

Why it works:

This rhythm allows you to shift from one zone of thought to another with clarity instead of carrying mental clutter from the last conversation. It breaks the cycle of overwhelm and helps you show up refreshed, focused, and present, not frazzled and reactive.

Treat these small pauses as non-negotiable appointments with yourself. Your future self will thank you, and so will your productivity levels.