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Time blocks are calendar events you create for focused work. Orbit recognizes them and helps you stay on track.
Time block card in The Brief

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Creating Time Blocks

Create a calendar event for yourself with:
  • Only you as attendee (no one else invited)
  • A descriptive title like “Focus: Project work” or “Deep work”
  • A reasonable duration (1-4 hours)
Orbit automatically recognizes these as time blocks.

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Time Block Cards

When a time block is about to start, a card appears:
Time block card
Shows:
  • What you planned to work on
  • When the block starts
  • Duration

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Starting Focus

Click Start Focus when your time block begins.
Starting focus mode
Orbit can:
  • Show what you planned to accomplish
  • Suggest related tasks from your task list
  • Help you get into flow

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During Focus

While in a time block, the card pulses to show it’s active:
Active time block card
Shows time remaining in the block.

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Focus Time Workflow

Use /focus-time to:
  • Find open slots in your calendar
  • Suggest times based on your energy patterns
  • Create time blocks automatically
/focus-time

Block 2 hours for the project proposal

Protect my mornings for deep work

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Recurring Focus Time

Create recurring time blocks for regular focus time:
  • Daily morning focus
  • Weekly planning sessions
  • Regular creative time
Orbit shows cards for each occurrence.

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Tips

Name blocks clearly “Focus: Quarterly report” is better than just “Focus” Block enough time Short blocks get interrupted. Aim for 90+ minutes. Stack blocks Multiple short blocks in a row count as extended focus.