# Productivity - Define the task requirements and [[goals]] clearly. - Done is better than perfect. - Do the worst thing first. Give yourself a reward once you're done. - Adopt a fixed volume approach to productivity. - Tough choices are inevitable; focus on making them consciously and well. - Create smaller chunks. This helps getting in the flow (find the right balance between the challenge of the activity and your own skills levels). - Avoid multitasking. Focus on one big project at a time, and see it to completion before moving onto the next. - Leverage the power of positive pressure by publicly committing to your goals. - [Improve your environment](https://nesslabs.com/neuroscience-of-procrastination). Design your workspace in a way that minimizes distractions, whether physical or digital. - **What is optimal for me won't be optimal for you**. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you. - [[Journaling|Keep a log]] of what happened each day. You can also add what you've learned! - Create [[checklist]] for repetitive processes. For example, a [[checklist]] detailing all the task to do before ending the day. - "Where is the good knife?" If you're looking for your good X, it means you have bad Xs. Throw those out. - Your mind should be flexible, but your processes should be repeatable and predictable.