Multitasking is actually task-switching, and it is among the most rapid ways to deplete brain energy.
Minimize distraction with internal and external management.
Many of us keep going at night because we are too tired to put ourselves to bed.
Your brain needs time to calm down. Stop working several hours before going to bed, and fill those hours with calm and relaxing activities.
Build and maintain relationships and interests outside of work.
Feeling Stuck? Design What You Don’t Know
One new thing per project.
- List everything you want and need to learn.
- Read just enough to start experimenting with these listed curiosities.
- Always find a place in your current project to apply a new experiment.