Task-Switching Benefit

Context switching is one of the most stressful things for me at work. The effects of this practice, whether intentional or not, are nothing new and I don't see any benefit reproducing what we can find about it on Google.

But recently, I had a situation where context switching actually helped me be productive. I was really tired for a few months in a row and couldn't sleep, which led to a bunch of problems. To make a long story short, the solution was to split my time into the smallest chunks I could focus on, usually around 30 minutes or less.

Over the course of six months, I was able to accomplish my daily goals about 90% of time. Some tasks I even spent just 15 minutes doing it. This way, I couldn't make any excuses about not having time to get something meaningful done in the day. Plus, it's a simple way to give yourself a tiny boost of dopamine. And for me, showing up every day is key when it comes to building a habit.

Of course, to get anything done, you also have to be realistic about how long things will take. For example, you might need to know that a two-month project will actually take four months or more. But I think that by doing this, your overall planning skills will improve, you'll become more patient, and the results of your efforts will last longer. The good things in life take time.