Switching from task to task takes a lot of energy, and you waste time regaining your bearings and figuring out the status of each task.
This leads to achieving just a portion of what you can and want to.
Grouping similar tasks together allow you to focus on your tasks without constantly being distracted and having to reorganize your mind.
Staying in the same mindset pays huge dividends in increased productivity.
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"Finish What You Start" starts with an exploration of why we often fail to complete tasks. Peter Hollins highlights the common problem of starting projects with enthusiasm but losing momentum as we go along. He identifies key psychological factors, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and lack of self-discipline, that contribute to this behavior.
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Batching similar tasks can help you be more efficient because you're not switching back and forth between different types of work. This is especially useful for small tasks because you can knock out a bunch at once (and get a nice kick of productivity).
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The main idea behind this time management technique is to collect up a group of similar activities and do them all in one swoop.
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It takes time to get into a rhythm to work on a task. Instead of constantly starting and stopping that process, it’s better to keep your rhythm going by bundling similar tasks together.
By doing this, you avoid interruptions and prevents himself from procrastinating.
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