Empowering Time Management and Work-Life Balance with TaurusGuard

In the digital age, work-life balance time management challenges have become increasingly critical. Continuous interruptions and information overload in today’s connected world lead to high-stress levels and reduced productivity. In this position paper, we present TaurusGuard, a mobile context-aware system of computational fluency to address these challenges, designed to help people manage their time effectively and achieve a better work-life balance. TaurusGuard takes an innovative approach by harnessing contextual analysis and user-defined routines to minimize interruptions between different contexts of life. By selectively presenting notifications aligned with the defined context, the system promotes clear boundaries and separation between contexts, allowing people to focus on relevant activities without unnecessary distractions. The proposed system integrates machine learning algorithms to identify behavioral patterns and routines tailored to each user. The system customizes its functionality by understanding these patterns, adapting time management strategies and notification management to individual needs. Furthermore, TaurusGuard emphasizes human-centered AI, considering ethical implications, explainability of AI-based decisions, and user control over their digital environment. It also addresses privacy concerns by implementing data protection measures. Notifications that may cause interruptions are securely stored in the system’s database, organized according to source context, and presented at appropriate intervals to avoid overwhelming the user. By improving time management and work-life balance, TaurusGuard offers users a comprehensive solution to meet the challenges of the digital age. Thanks to its context-aware approach and integration with the principles of computational fluency, the system aims to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall well-being. This research aims at contributing to the discussion on computational fluency in the digital age by demonstrating the potential of TaurusGuard as a tool to help individuals to effectively manage their time, protect their privacy and foster a better work-life balance.