Gmail and Google Calendar are widely used tools that can be integrated to automate busywork, such as booking events, attending them, and sending follow-up emails. Zapier is a tool that helps bridge the gap between these apps by creating automated workflows, known as Zaps, which can automate tasks like creating calendar events from specific email searches, sending reminders before an event starts, or even automating follow-up emails after meetings end. To set up a Zap, users need to create a Zapier account and connect their Google Calendar and Gmail accounts, then select the trigger app and event that starts the workflow, followed by setting up the action step, which performs the desired task. With these integrations, users can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time to focus on more important work.