# Fragmentation
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Time Confetti Awareness
Recognition of how schedules fragment into unusable small chunks between meetings and obligations. Coined by Brigid Schulte, refers to 10-15 minute gaps too short for meaningful work but collectively significant. Awareness enables strategic consolidation or deliberate use of micro-moments.
Time Confetti Phenomenon
Term coined by author Brigid Schulte describing fragmented bits of time scattered throughout the day that are difficult to use productively. Time confetti results from constant interruptions, notifications, and multitasking that shred workdays into unproductive start-stop patterns. Research shows it takes 23 minutes to return to original tasks after interruptions.
Time Confetti Problem
Modern productivity challenge where schedules fragment into tiny unusable pieces due to meetings and interruptions. Addresses the difficulty of accomplishing deep work in fragmented calendars.