{"id":13339,"date":"2024-09-21T00:06:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T23:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/10-tips-for-better-work-life-balance-with-microsoft-teams\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T14:51:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:51:52","slug":"10-tips-for-better-work-life-balance-with-microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/10-tips-for-better-work-life-balance-with-microsoft-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"10 conseils pour un meilleur \u00e9quilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie priv\u00e9e avec Microsoft Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to separate work and personal life while using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a>? Here&#8217;s how to regain control:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set work boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Make time for focused work<\/li>\n<li>Improve team communication<\/li>\n<li>Use async communication<\/li>\n<li>Plan meetings better<\/li>\n<li>Create a work-home transition<\/li>\n<li>Manage tasks in Teams<\/li>\n<li>Build team connections<\/li>\n<li>Automate regular tasks<\/li>\n<li>Practice digital health<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Quick comparison of key features:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>How to Use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Work Hours<\/td>\n<td>Set availability<\/td>\n<td>Profile settings &gt; Privacy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focus Time<\/td>\n<td>Block uninterrupted work<\/td>\n<td>Viva Insights &gt; Start daily focus plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Do Not Disturb<\/td>\n<td>Mute notifications<\/td>\n<td>Type <code>\/dnd<\/code> or click profile pic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virtual Commute<\/td>\n<td>End workday routine<\/td>\n<td>Viva Insights &gt; Virtual Commute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/products\/power-automate\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Automate<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Automate tasks<\/td>\n<td>Apps &gt; Power Automate &gt; New Flow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These tips help you use Teams more effectively without letting it take over your life. Start with one or two, then build up. Remember: it&#8217;s about finding what works for you to stay productive without burning out.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"related-video-from-youtube\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">Related video from YouTube<\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"sb-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/yQHR_NeEwmE\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1.-set-work-boundaries\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">1. Set Work Boundaries<\/h2>\n<p>Want to keep your work and personal life separate on Microsoft Teams? Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-your-work-hours\" tabindex=\"-1\">Set Your Work Hours<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new Work Hours and Location (WHL) feature. It&#8217;s simple to use:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to profile settings<\/li>\n<li>Find &quot;Working hours&quot; in privacy<\/li>\n<li>Toggle it on<\/li>\n<li>Set your schedule<\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;Without them, you could easily work all day every day\u2014and no one would be happy about it.&quot; &#8211; Microsoft 365 Team<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"adjust-your-notifications\" tabindex=\"-1\">Adjust Your Notifications<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let work bug you after hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customize alerts in Settings &gt; Notifications<\/li>\n<li>Use &quot;Quiet hours&quot; on mobile to silence notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"use-status-messages\" tabindex=\"-1\">Use Status Messages<\/h3>\n<p>Let others know when you&#8217;re available:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click your profile picture<\/li>\n<li>Choose &quot;Set status message&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Type your message<\/li>\n<li>Set duration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Example: &quot;Busy with a deadline, will respond ASAP.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Keep your status updated. It&#8217;s an easy way to manage expectations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2.-make-time-for-focused-work\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">2. Make Time for Focused Work<\/h2>\n<p>Remote work can make it tough to find quiet time. But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; Microsoft Teams has your back.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"schedule-focus-time\" tabindex=\"-1\">Schedule Focus Time<\/h3>\n<p>Want to block out time for deep work? Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Viva Insights<\/li>\n<li>Click &quot;Start a daily focus plan&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Pick your times<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Boom! You&#8217;ve got up to 2 hours of focus time each day, working around your other meetings.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"turn-on-do-not-disturb\" tabindex=\"-1\">Turn On Do Not Disturb<\/h3>\n<p>Need to concentrate? Use Do Not Disturb:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type <code>\/dnd<\/code> in the search bar<\/li>\n<li>Or click your profile pic and choose &quot;Do not disturb&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This blocks notifications, except from your VIPs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;Setting your status to do not disturb lets your coworkers know you&#8217;re not available.&quot; &#8211; Nick Brazzi, LinkedIn Learning Instructor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"let-others-know-when-you're-free\" tabindex=\"-1\">Let Others Know When You&#8217;re Free<\/h3>\n<p>Keep your team in the loop:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What to do<\/th>\n<th>How to do it<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Set a status message<\/td>\n<td>Profile picture &gt; &quot;Set status message&quot;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Add VIP contacts<\/td>\n<td>Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Manage priority access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to update your status regularly. Your team will thank you!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3.-improve-team-communication\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">3. Improve Team Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Good communication is vital for work-life balance. Here&#8217;s how to use Teams effectively:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"organize-your-workspace\" tabindex=\"-1\">Organize Your Workspace<\/h3>\n<p>Keep things tidy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cap channels at 200 per team<\/li>\n<li>Use clear names (e.g., &quot;finance-budgeting&quot;)<\/li>\n<li>Add channel descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Pin important ones, hide unused ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pro tip: Create a &quot;water cooler&quot; channel for casual chats.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"smart-%40mentions\" tabindex=\"-1\">Smart @Mentions<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t go overboard with notifications:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Do<\/th>\n<th>Don&#8217;t<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>@mention for urgent stuff<\/td>\n<td>Tag everyone for minor updates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use @channel for team news<\/td>\n<td>@mention in every message<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check availability first<\/td>\n<td>Ignore status messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"set-clear-guidelines\" tabindex=\"-1\">Set Clear Guidelines<\/h3>\n<p>Make rules for your team:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Pick the right tool<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>For<\/th>\n<th>Use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Quick questions<\/td>\n<td>Chat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team updates<\/td>\n<td>Channel posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Detailed info<\/td>\n<td>Email<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Group talks<\/td>\n<td>Video calls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>2. <strong>Set response times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urgent: 1 hour<\/li>\n<li>Important: Same day<\/li>\n<li>Regular: 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. <strong>Respect off-hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delay after-hours messages<\/li>\n<li>Use &quot;Do Not Disturb&quot; for focus time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"4.-use-async-communication\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">4. Use Async Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Async communication in Teams can help you balance work and life. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"choose-between-chat-and-email\" tabindex=\"-1\">Choose Between Chat and Email<\/h3>\n<p>Pick the right tool:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Teams Chat<\/th>\n<th>Email<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Quick questions<\/td>\n<td>Formal approvals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team updates<\/td>\n<td>Official announcements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Casual chats<\/td>\n<td>Detailed reports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/what-is-real-time-collaboration-and-why-do-you-need-it\/\" style=\"display: inline;\">Real-time collaboration<\/a><\/td>\n<td>External communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"share-video-messages\" tabindex=\"-1\">Share Video Messages<\/h3>\n<p>Video messages add a personal touch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Record 60-second clips in Teams<\/li>\n<li>Use for quick updates or explanations<\/li>\n<li>Click the video icon to record<\/li>\n<li>Trim before sending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;I rarely rely on email myself\u2026I tend to send a [Microsoft] Teams message, or even WhatsApp if it&#8217;s really urgent.&quot; &#8211; Farhad Divecha, Managing Director of Accruracast<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"work-together-on-shared-documents\" tabindex=\"-1\">Work Together on Shared Documents<\/h3>\n<p>Collaborate without constant meetings:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Share files in Teams channels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upload documents and @mention teammates for input.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Use co-authoring features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edit together in real-time and leave comments for feedback.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Set clear deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use Teams&#8217; task features to assign due dates and follow up in channel conversations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5.-plan-meetings-better\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">5. Plan Meetings Better<\/h2>\n<p>Want to boost your work-life balance? Master meeting management in Microsoft Teams. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"have-meeting-free-days\" tabindex=\"-1\">Have Meeting-Free Days<\/h3>\n<p>Block out entire days for deep work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mark your Outlook calendar<\/li>\n<li>Set up a recurring &quot;Busy&quot; event<\/li>\n<li>Let your team and clients know<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Big companies are doing it. Facebook? &quot;Meeting-Free Wednesdays&quot; since 2020. Citi? No video meetings on Fridays.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;The blurring of lines between home and work and the relentlessness of the pandemic workday have taken a toll on our well-being. It&#8217;s simply not sustainable.&quot; &#8211; Jane Fraser, Citigroup CEO<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"keep-meetings-short-and-focused\" tabindex=\"-1\">Keep Meetings Short and Focused<\/h3>\n<p>Make meetings count:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear agenda, stick to it<\/li>\n<li>Only invite who&#8217;s needed<\/li>\n<li>Use a timer<\/li>\n<li>Start on time, skip the chit-chat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pro tip: Use Outlook&#8217;s &quot;shorten appointments and meetings&quot; feature. It&#8217;ll end meetings early or start them late automatically.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"use-teams'-scheduling-assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\">Use Teams&#8217; Scheduling Assistant<\/h3>\n<p>This tool is a game-changer:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Availability Check<\/td>\n<td>No more conflicts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meeting Suggestions<\/td>\n<td>Find the perfect time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Invitation Sending<\/td>\n<td>Quick and easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To make it work for you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep your calendar current<\/li>\n<li>Use Availability View to spot free times<\/li>\n<li>Sync with Outlook for smooth scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6 id=\"sbb-itb-8be0fd2\" class=\"sb-banner\" style=\"color:transparent!important;line-height:0!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;\">sbb-itb-8be0fd2<\/h6>\n<h2 id=\"6.-create-a-work-home-transition\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">6. Create a Work-Home Transition<\/h2>\n<p>Working from home can make it hard to separate your job from your personal life. Here&#8217;s how Microsoft Teams&#8217; Virtual Commute feature can help:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-up-virtual-commute\" tabindex=\"-1\">Set Up Virtual Commute<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Viva Insights in Teams<\/li>\n<li>Click the ellipsis (&#8230;)<\/li>\n<li>Select &quot;Virtual Commute&quot; from the left menu<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in the feature<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This tool helps you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close out today&#8217;s tasks<\/li>\n<li>Set reminders for unfinished work<\/li>\n<li>Preview tomorrow&#8217;s schedule<\/li>\n<li>Reflect on your day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"add-mindfulness-to-your-routine\" tabindex=\"-1\">Add Mindfulness to Your Routine<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Headspace<\/a> to offer meditation sessions at the end of your virtual commute. Why? Because mindfulness can boost your focus and cut down on stress. It&#8217;s a great way to switch from work mode to personal time.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;The virtual commute will help you wrap up your tasks at the end of the workday, prepare for tomorrow, and transition into your personal time with peace of mind.&quot; &#8211; Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"switch-from-work-to-personal-mode\" tabindex=\"-1\">Switch from Work to Personal Mode<\/h3>\n<p>End your workday clearly:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Action<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Close work apps<\/td>\n<td>End work tasks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Change your clothes<\/td>\n<td>Shift your mindset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Take a short walk<\/td>\n<td>Mimic a commute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Pro tip: Use Microsoft&#8217;s &quot;quiet time&quot; feature to mute Teams and Outlook notifications after hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7.-manage-tasks-in-teams\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">7. Manage Tasks in Teams<\/h2>\n<p>Teams has built-in task management tools. Here&#8217;s how to use them:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"add-to-do-and-planner\" tabindex=\"-1\">Add To Do and Planner<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click &quot;&#8230;&quot; in Teams&#8217; left nav<\/li>\n<li>Search &quot;Tasks by Planner and To Do&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Add the app<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now you&#8217;ve got personal and team tasks in one spot.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"create-tasks-in-channels\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create Tasks in Channels<\/h3>\n<p>In a channel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click &#8216;+&#8217; for a new tab<\/li>\n<li>Pick &#8216;Planner&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Make tasks, set deadlines, assign people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Use Board View to group tasks by stage (Planning, In Progress, Review).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"track-progress\" tabindex=\"-1\">Track Progress<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>View<\/th>\n<th>What It Shows<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>My Tasks<\/td>\n<td>Your tasks (including from Planner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shared Plans<\/td>\n<td>Team channel plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>List View<\/td>\n<td>Filter by status, due date, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Schedule View<\/td>\n<td>Calendar view of tasks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For a quick look:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Planner in Teams<\/li>\n<li>Check &quot;My Day&quot; for today&#8217;s tasks<\/li>\n<li>See &quot;My Tasks&quot; for all your assignments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Using these tools helps you manage work better. It&#8217;s crucial, given this stat:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;80% of global knowledge workers report feeling overworked and close to burnout.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>With Teams&#8217; task features, you can organize, prioritize, and avoid feeling swamped.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8.-build-team-connections\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">8. Build Team Connections<\/h2>\n<p>Remote work can be isolating. Here&#8217;s how to use Microsoft Teams to keep your team close:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"virtual-coffee-breaks\" tabindex=\"-1\">Virtual Coffee Breaks<\/h3>\n<p>Set up casual 15-30 minute video calls for non-work chats. It&#8217;s like grabbing coffee at the office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule weekly or bi-weekly<\/li>\n<li>Keep it optional and chill<\/li>\n<li>Use video<\/li>\n<li>BYO drink and snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"non-work-channels\" tabindex=\"-1\">Non-Work Channels<\/h3>\n<p>Create Teams channels for hobbies or fun chats. Let people bond over shared interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try these:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book club<\/li>\n<li>Pet photos<\/li>\n<li>Recipe sharing<\/li>\n<li>Fitness challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"remote-team-building\" tabindex=\"-1\">Remote Team-Building<\/h3>\n<p>Use Teams for virtual activities that bring people together:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Activity<\/th>\n<th>How It Works<\/th>\n<th>Why It&#8217;s Great<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Virtual Scavenger Hunt<\/td>\n<td>Find items at home based on prompts<\/td>\n<td>Gets people moving and laughing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kahoot! Trivia<\/td>\n<td>Live trivia games through Teams<\/td>\n<td>Sparks friendly competition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&quot;Guess the Team Member&quot;<\/td>\n<td>Share fun facts, others guess who<\/td>\n<td>Helps team learn about each other<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The goal? Help your team connect personally. It leads to better teamwork and job satisfaction.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;53% of remote workers say the lack of face-to-face interaction makes them feel disconnected from their coworkers.&quot; &#8211; Buffer&#8217;s 2021 State of Remote Work report<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"9.-automate-regular-tasks\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">9. Automate Regular Tasks<\/h2>\n<p>Sick of doing the same stuff over and over? Let&#8217;s put Teams to work for you.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"power-automate%3A-your-new-best-friend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/products\/power-automate\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Automate<\/a>: Your New Best Friend<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mars-images.imgix.net\/seobot\/screenshots\/www.microsoft.com-0864f9b8b5d2d37d909e07b284de0beb.jpg?auto=compress\" alt=\"Power Automate\" style=\"width:100%;\"><\/p>\n<p>Power Automate is like a robot assistant for Teams. Here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Teams, go to Apps<\/li>\n<li>Find &quot;Power Automate&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Hit &quot;+New Flow&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Try these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get emails when you&#8217;re mentioned<\/li>\n<li>Save key messages to OneNote<\/li>\n<li>Set up meetings without leaving Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"bots%3A-your-digital-helpers\" tabindex=\"-1\">Bots: Your Digital Helpers<\/h3>\n<p>Bots can do tasks for you. Some cool ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/en-us\/product\/office\/wa200003001?tab=overview\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Standuply<\/a>: Runs surveys, manages to-dos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/todoist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Todoist<\/a>: Turns chats into tasks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.yellowant.com\/how-to-signup\/signup-with-ms-teams\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">YellowAnt<\/a>: Links with 40+ apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding a bot? Just search and click &quot;Add&quot; in the Teams app store.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"make-repetitive-tasks-disappear\" tabindex=\"-1\">Make Repetitive Tasks Disappear<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Task<\/th>\n<th>How to Automate<\/th>\n<th>Why It&#8217;s Great<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Approvals<\/td>\n<td>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.nbold.co\/catalog-manager-guide\/governance-policies\/approval\" style=\"display: inline;\">Approvals workflow<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Handle requests in Teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Event alerts<\/td>\n<td>Set up <a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Zapier<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Get Teams messages for new sign-ups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Create tasks<\/td>\n<td>Use Flow bot<\/td>\n<td>Turn chat into tasks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;The Flow bot lets you make custom flows. Like getting an email when someone @mentions you in a specific way.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"10.-practice-digital-health\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">10. Practice Digital Health<\/h2>\n<p>In today&#8217;s always-on world, it&#8217;s key to keep a healthy balance with tech. Here&#8217;s how to use Microsoft Teams without burning out:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"use-myanalytics\" tabindex=\"-1\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchcontentmanagement\/definition\/Microsoft-MyAnalytics\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline;\" rel=\"noopener\">MyAnalytics<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mars-images.imgix.net\/seobot\/screenshots\/www.techtarget.com-323c2a29bebe8895c6063cb97a18c270.jpg?auto=compress\" alt=\"MyAnalytics\" style=\"width:100%;\"><\/p>\n<p>MyAnalytics shows you how you spend your time at work. It tracks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emails<\/li>\n<li>Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Teams calls and chats<\/li>\n<li>OneDrive and SharePoint docs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check your dashboard to spot patterns. You might find you&#8217;re in too many meetings and not doing enough focused work.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"take-tech-breaks\" tabindex=\"-1\">Take Tech Breaks<\/h3>\n<p>Too much screen time isn&#8217;t good for you. Try these:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Start meetings 5 minutes late. Use this time to stretch.<\/li>\n<li>Set reminders for breaks and meals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For some meetings, you can:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Meeting Type<\/th>\n<th>What You Can Do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Audio-only<\/td>\n<td>Walk outside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team check-in<\/td>\n<td>Move around your room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>One-on-one<\/td>\n<td>Use Teams mobile app and walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"promote-healthy-habits\" tabindex=\"-1\">Promote Healthy Habits<\/h3>\n<p>Get your team on board:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set tech-free times<\/li>\n<li>Take a short walk before and after work<\/li>\n<li>Use screen time tools on your devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A Gallup study found that two-thirds of full-time workers feel burned out. By using tech smartly, we can fight this trend and feel better overall.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sb\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Teams has exploded in popularity. From 75 million daily users in April 2020 to 145 million in April 2021. That&#8217;s HUGE growth.<\/p>\n<p>But here&#8217;s the thing:<\/p>\n<p>More users doesn&#8217;t always mean better work-life balance. In fact, it can make things worse if you&#8217;re not careful.<\/p>\n<p>So what can you do?<\/p>\n<p>Start small. Pick one or two tips from this article and try them out. Maybe you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set clear work hours<\/li>\n<li>Tweak your notification settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once those feel natural, level up. Use MyAnalytics to track your work habits. Or create <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/advanced-power-automate-flows-in-microsoft-teams\/\" style=\"display: inline;\">Power Automate flows<\/a> to cut down on busywork.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Your company plays a big role too. With 74% of companies planning to keep more employees remote (according to a Gartner CFO survey), they need to step up.<\/p>\n<p>How? By:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Checking in on employee stress levels<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging breaks<\/li>\n<li>Offering flexible hours<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The key is finding what works for YOU. 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