Google Calendar + RescueTime + Filter by Zapier

Kick off FocusTime in RescueTime when Google Calendar events start, plus log as a Highlight Event

Use this automation if you want to go into a FocusTime session (website blocking) whenever you’re supposed to be writing, simply schedule ‘writing’ in your calendar and use Zapier to tell RescueTime to put you into a FocusTime session when that event kicks off.

Use this automation if you want to go into a FocusTime session (website blocking) whenever you’re supposed to be writing, simply schedule ‘writing’ in your calendar and use Zapier to tell RescueTime to put you into a FocusTime session when that event kicks off.

  1. When this happens...
    Google CalendarGoogle Calendar
    Event Start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

    TriggerScheduled
  2. automatically do this...
    Filter by ZapierFilter by Zapier
    Only continue if...

    Set up rules to specify when this Zap can continue running.

    ActionFilter
  3. then do this...
    RescueTimeRescueTime
    Start or Stop a FocusTime Session

    Starts or stops a FocusTime session. Requires RescueTime Premium

    ActionWrite
  4. then do this!
    RescueTimeRescueTime
    Log a Highlight Event

    Creates a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well. Requires RescueTime Premium

    ActionWrite
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About Google Calendar

Google Calendar lets you organize your schedule and share events with co-workers and friends. With Google's free online calendar, it's easy to keep track of your daily schedule.
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RescueTime helps you understand how you spend your time on the computer by automatically keeping a log of the time you spend on different applications and websites. Having an accurate idea of how you time is spent makes it easy to stay productive and balanced.
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About Filter by Zapier

Only allow a Zap to proceed when a certain condition is met. For example, if you're sending a text message when you receive a new email, you could use a Filter that only sends a text message when the email received is from a certain address.
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