Log a highlight event whenever you have a meeting

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and RescueTime to IFTTT.

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  Create IFTTT account.

  Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

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  Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

  Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

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  Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.

  Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime credentials.

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

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  Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

  Choose the following trigger: Any event starts (This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.).

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  Then set up an Action for RescueTime

  Choose this action: Log a highlight event (This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.).

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

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  Customize data flow

  Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and RescueTime.

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  Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

  Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Log a highlight event whenever you have a meeting!