Use case

Use Cases: When to Mark Busy vs. Free

The real power of events comes from choosing the right state for each situation. Here are common examples:

Scenario	How to Mark it	Why
Client meeting	Busy	Must-attend commitment — Motion won’t schedule tasks over it.
Doctor’s appointment	Busy	Fixed appointment outside your control.
Team stand-up	Busy	Shared commitment where everyone needs to be present.
Lunch break	Free	Can still happen, but Motion can schedule tasks here if the day gets tight.
Reading / catch-up time	Free	Helpful placeholder, but flexible enough to shift if needed.
Soft focus block	Free	Signals intent for focus, but not protected like a meeting.

Key idea: Mark Busy only when time is truly immovable. Use Free for flexible blocks so Motion can optimize your schedule without unnecessary constraints.