How To Deal with Brain Fog : PP116
Do you ever struggle with brain fog? I have had to work on it for years and have found a pathway through it. So let’s dig into some tactics to make brain fog not nearly a aggravating as it is.
My Key Strategies to Combat Brain Fog:
Divide Tasks: Thinking vs. Doing
Identify Task Types: I distinguish between tasks requiring deep thought (thinking) and those that don't (doing).
Energy Management: I schedule my thinking tasks at high-energy times, like mornings or late evening.
Avoid Task Mixing:
No Context Switching: I maintain focus by not mixing thinking and doing tasks. Context switching decreases productivity.
Be Responsive: I handle quick tasks carefully, avoiding disruptions during focused thinking time.
Time Block for Energy Management:
Forward-Thinking Blocks: I allocate time blocks for thinking tasks and defend them fiercely.
Adapt to Ministry: I tailor my schedule for productive and non-productive days, such as admin and deep work days.
Pomodoro Technique for Sustained Energy:
What It Is: I work in focused 25-minute intervals with 5-minute breaks to keep energy levels high.
Application: Instead of social media breaks, I sometimes substitute with reading for a productive turn.
Effective Use of Lists:
Manage Tasks: I track tasks daily, weekly, and beyond to reduce brain fog.
Prioritize Successfully: I limit my main focus tasks to three per day to maintain sustainable productivity levels.
Weekly Dashboard Strategy:
Tool of Choice: I use Trello to track recurring tasks, strategize, and manage project progress.
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