> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.askorbit.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Time Blocks

> Protect time for focused work

Time blocks are calendar events you create for focused work. Orbit recognizes them and helps you stay on track.

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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.

## Time Block Cards

When a time block is about to start, a card appears:

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Shows:

* What you planned to work on
* When the block starts
* Duration

## Starting Focus

Click **Start Focus** when your time block begins.

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Orbit can:

* Show what you planned to accomplish
* Suggest related tasks from your task list
* Help you get into flow

## During Focus

While in a time block, the card pulses to show it's active:

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Shows time remaining in the block.

## 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
```

## 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.

## 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.