Is It Normal to Have Downtime at Work?

Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋

We talk a lot about how to deal with burnout and feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, but no one really prepares you for the opposite problem. What happens when your calendar is completely empty, your inbox is like a ghost town, and you’re left wondering if this is a blessing in disguise… or a major red flag? 🚩 This week’s How-To topic is all about how to fill those pockets of downtime during your workday and use these quiet moments to your advantage. 😉

Other stuff the Girlboss team is yapping about on Slack:

• Wait, is your favorite vibrator spying on you?

• A gentle reminder that you don’t need a man’s help (courtesy of the next generation).

• What if your phone made you smarter instead of more tired?*