Meeting Buffer Rule
Protect 10-minute buffers around meetings to capture decisions and reduce attention residue.
Dosage & Timing
Evidence Strength
3/5 — ModerateBuffers reduce task-switching pressure and help prevent interruptions from fragmenting work.
Overview
Protect 10-minute buffers around meetings to capture decisions and reduce attention residue.
How To Do It
Step 1
Block 5 minutes before important meetings to review the agenda.
Step 2
Block 5 minutes after to capture decisions and next actions.
Step 3
Avoid scheduling deep work immediately after emotionally heavy meetings.
Step 4
Batch follow-up messages once notes are complete.
The Evidence
Each claim is linked to its source study. Confidence reflects the study design — systematic reviews and RCTs rank highest.
The Effect of Task Interruption on Working Memory Performance↗
Task interruptions impaired performance and created measurable resumption costs.
Primary Literature
Measurable Outcomes
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