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20 Modern legal work requires periods of deep concentration for drafting complex documents, analyzing cases, or preparing for client meetings. Microsoft Teams status messages offer a simple yet powerful way to communicate availability while protecting valuable focus time. By setting clear status messages during concentration periods (e.g., "Drafting until 2 pm - urgent matters only"), legal professionals create healthy boundaries while remaining accessible for truly urgent matters. This practice reduces interruptions, allows for deeper work on complex tasks, and improves work-life balance when team members respect these digital signals. STRATEGIC TEAMS STATUS MESSAGES FOR BETTER FOCUS 1 The ability to work flexibly has become essential for legal professionals balancing complex caseloads. Outlook's Delay Delivery feature enables attorneys to compose emails during their most productive hours, scheduling them to be sent during regular business hours. This functionality respects colleagues' and clients' personal time while reducing pressure for immediate replies around non-emergency communications. To utilize this feature, create a new email, access the "Options" tab, select "Delay Delivery," and choose your preferred sending time and date. OUTLOOK DELAY DELIVERY - DRAFT WHEN CONVENIENT, DELIVER DURING BUSINESS HOURS 2 Constant notifications fragment attention and increase anxiety. Both iPhones and Microsoft Teams offer robust Do Not Disturb features that silence incoming communications during set periods. On iPhones, access this feature by swiping down from the top of your Home Screen to open the Control Center and tapping the Focus button. In Teams, click your profile picture and select "Do Not Disturb" from the status dropdown menu, where you can also set a specific duration. DO NOT DISTURB OPTIONS ACROSS DEVICES 3

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