Time Blocking
Give yourself time to focus exclusively on a single task, deeply. This also allows you to set a deadline to prevent open-ended tasks from dragging on for too long.
Schedule more complex tasks for time when your brain is most capable of deep work. Schedule time for more shallow work when your brain is less focused.
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