Brain Tasks

... and put them in the same time frame.

Perpetually shifting your focus between different tasks can add up to a whole lot of wasted time. Shifting between tasks causes temporary mental barriers, depleting our productivity by as much as 40%.

We tend to ignore our energy levels when planning our work, but it's a major player in productivity. Everyone's energy spikes at different times—we each have our own built-in body clock called a circadian rhythm.

If you know you're most productive right before lunch, for instance, don't pla...

1. Avoid unnecessary meetings, as many meetings could be some form of excuse for the organizer to look busy and productive.
2. Have clearly-defined productivity goals, instead of filling up calendars to have an illusion of productivity, ...