One of the most important tasks that a user of any time management system must perform is to switch from one task to another. While this may seem like a simple action, the more capable users include practices that are unique.
Definition
Switching is defined as stopping one task, looking at all the time demands, and deciding what to do next.
Principles
Advanced users take great care about switching, knowing that there is always a temptation to switch too quickly. To do so is to court disaster.
- Firstly, the most advanced users cherish the moments when they are in the flow of any activity – in fact, a major goal of their system is to stay in the flow as long as possible without interruption. Continue reading “Component/Fundamental #9 – Switching v2”