Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

Tag: task-batching

  • Task-batching to reduce mental fatigue

    Task-batching helps academics overcome the mental fatigue of constant context-switching. Instead of multitasking between emails, meetings, and lesson planning, group similar tasks together and tackle them in dedicated time blocks. This simple approach creates the mental space needed for meaningful academic work.

  • Day-theming

    Day-theming is the practice of dedicating each day of the week to a specific area of focus or responsibility. When combined with task-batching, it enables you to move projects forward in small, incremental steps, even when you’re under pressure.