SINGLETASKING Look at your schedule for today, and organize your tasks to allow your brain to work at its best (and get more done as a result). Try the following: Batch your tasks. Group together similar tasks (e.g., email, calls, and reading), so you’re not constantly switching from one mental mode to another. Zone your day. Decide on the best time of day to tackle each batch of tasks, including one or two “email zones.” Create longer blocks of uninterrupted time for your most important work. Can you move some appointments to create clearer zones? Remove distractions. Minimize interruptions,
...more
