Episode 306: Time Batching for Baddies - More Focus, Less Burnout

Written By Erin Diehl
 
 
 

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Multitasking is out, intentional time management is in. In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin gets real about her journey from calendar chaos to a system that actually works. Through time batching, theme days, and a few bold boundary-setting moves (hello, four-day work week!), Erin discovered how to work with focus without burning out. 

Why Time Batching Changes Everything 

Time batching isn’t just a productivity hack—it’s a burnout buster. By grouping similar tasks together, Erin learned to protect her energy, reduce decision fatigue, and stop the constant mental ping-pong that comes with context switching. 

How to Reclaim Your Calendar 

From theme days that bring clarity to a five-step planning framework you can test in just 30 days, Erin walks you through the practical shifts that helped her take back control of her workweek. No gimmicks—just real strategies that stick. 

The Beauty of a Four-Day Work Week 

Think you can’t get it all done in less time? Erin shares how embracing a four-day work week improved her team’s productivity and their well-being—and why it might work for you too. 

Your Play Challenge 

This week, try time batching for just one category of tasks—emails, meetings, deep work, you name it. Set a timer, commit to the block, and notice how much more you get done (with less stress). 

If you’ve ever felt like your calendar is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is your permission slip to hit reset. Get ready to focus more, burn out less, and finally make your time work for you. 

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