Context switching is so real!! I’ve felt my focus getting weaker the more I try to do more (using more tech, having more tabs open, doing multiple tasks at the same time).
But weirdly, I don’t see that as a bad thing. I’d never go back to how I used to work. The key (like you said) is enforcing boundaries that keep us aligned. For me, blocking focus time on my calendar has always worked, while making sure those hours match my energy levels too.
What’s funny is… the “solution” is often simple. Prioritize, protect your time, stick to it. But we overcomplicate it, chasing hacks and secrets, when what we need is implementing that simple solution and doing it consistently.
What helps me with that is taking 20 minutes in the morning, no phone, just sitting with my thoughts. It’s surprisingly hard to do, so hard that I avoid it most days 😅 But every time I manage to do it, it clears the fog & increases the focus.
Context switching is so real!! I’ve felt my focus getting weaker the more I try to do more (using more tech, having more tabs open, doing multiple tasks at the same time).
But weirdly, I don’t see that as a bad thing. I’d never go back to how I used to work. The key (like you said) is enforcing boundaries that keep us aligned. For me, blocking focus time on my calendar has always worked, while making sure those hours match my energy levels too.
What’s funny is… the “solution” is often simple. Prioritize, protect your time, stick to it. But we overcomplicate it, chasing hacks and secrets, when what we need is implementing that simple solution and doing it consistently.
Really thoughtful take.
What I’ve learned: even with time blocked, if your mind’s still in five places, it doesn’t matter.
True.
What helps me with that is taking 20 minutes in the morning, no phone, just sitting with my thoughts. It’s surprisingly hard to do, so hard that I avoid it most days 😅 But every time I manage to do it, it clears the fog & increases the focus.
Great reading! You nailed here "...by "losing" an hour for clients, he gained a fortune for himself..."
And sometimes, what looks like a short-term loss is just a long-term win in disguise