Batching

A productivity strategy through grouping similar tasks and doing them at the same time.

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Key Insights & Principles

Productivity

1. Every time we switch between tasks, or types of tasks, we lose productivity, and it can take time to regain focus.
2. It is more efficient to group similar tasks together and do them at the same time.
3. Switching between creative and administrative tasks kills creativity and productivity.

1. Identify what groups of tasks can be made routine through batching and time blocking.
2. Group similar tasks, and do them at the same time.
3. Separate creative and administrative tasks.
4. Give yourself rewards after finishing a group of batched tasks.
5. Plan the week ahead, create blocks of time according to the tasks at hand.

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