Surviving EoY calendar chaos: Declining meetings, setting your OOO messages, and more!

[Alyssa Towns]

Hi, everyone! 

Freelance writer for Clockwise here! (I hear many Atlassians love Clockwise - I love to hear it.) 

Between work demands, family commitments, and holiday plans, the end of the year can feel overwhelmingly exhausting. I had the opportunity to partner with Clockwise on some fun content about keeping your head above water as the holidays quickly approach. (Read: How to Say "No" at Work This Holiday Season and 3 Out-of-Office Templates for Your Holiday Plans). 

The Clockwise team created an incredible free download filled with meeting decline templates, OOO auto-responses, and more. If you could use some help navigating the chaos this season, I hope you'll check it out! 

Now, I want to know: How do you protect your time (and, more importantly, make time for YOU) during the holidays? 

[Sandra Franchetto]

I ask myself does attending this event add to my life or take away from it? Time is precious and giving it to the most important people in your life is a non--negotiable especially during the holidays. If others don't like or understand your choices, then you know you definitely made the right choice. Happy holidays to all.

[Sandra Franchetto]

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Psst I'm guessing it goes without saying that you love Atlassian? Best community ever.

[Shivam Sharma]

This is such a helpful resource—perfect timing for the holiday rush! The meeting decline templates and OOO responses sound like real lifesavers when everything’s happening at once.

For me, it’s all about being intentional with my calendar and prioritizing downtime to recharge.

Curious to hear how others protect their time?