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cognitive energy


  • Writing consists of lots of related tasks

    I don’t always have the mental energy to write, so I try to have a list of writing-related tasks that I can work on instead. I can also read and annotate related sources, edit existing writing, find suitable journals, or brainstorm ideas for other projects. ‘Writing’ doesn’t have to mean ‘writing’.

  • Structure your day with meetings

    Scheduling meetings at natural breaks can help ensure that the time ‘before’ and ‘after’ meetings are still productive.