I started a habit 15 years ago of logging on before anyone else and doing my IC work until about 10-11a and block off my calendar so no meetings are scheduled b

I started a habit 15 years ago of logging on before anyone else and doing my IC work until about 10-11a and block off my calendar so no meetings are scheduled before 10a. That gives me 2-3 hours of focused IC work every day. Of course this might not work for you but I hope it helps.