Getting Things Done with Rituals
In order to achieve real productivity you need to get into the zone. Context switches take you out of the zone and should therefore be managed carefully. Get rid of multitasking.
I’ve found the mental overhead of context switches can be reduced with a clear start and end for a tiny break from work. A ritual provides such clear boundaries. I use several rituals throughout my day: reviewing my to do’s, drinking a cup of coffee while skimming through the news, getting a cup of water, and so forth. Even the daily commute between home and work helps ‘switching off’ at the end of the day.
I’ve grown used to them over time. I think I now get why people are so resistant to change…
