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PRIORITISE YOUR FOCUS
Once you've decided what to work on, the next question is how you work. Use these approaches to organise your time and work.
Multitasking is not a thing. There, we said it. You're not multitasking, you're switch tasking, and being less productive as a result. So why not use this model to schedule some uninterrupted, focused Deep Work? Combine it other models in this list (such as Pareto, Eisenhower Matrix and Kanban) to identify high-value tasks that require creativity and deep thinking to prioritise in those moments.
Find out more about Deep Work and add it to your Latticework of Mental Models here.
Parkinson's Law is a reminder that time will flow when left in open streams. Okay, we heard how that sounded like advice from a mysterious martial arts grandmaster, so let us make it more practical. Timebox and use Forcing Functions.
Find out more about Parkinson’s Law and add it to your Latticework of Mental Models here.
This popular productivity hack is all about combining 25m cycles Deep Work with 5m breaks for Diffuse Thinking. When applied consistently, it creates habits of focus while still providing opportunities for you for 'cognitive reset'. Click through to the model summary because there's more to it than you likely think.
Find out more about Pomodoro Technique and add it to your Latticework of Mental Models here.