Constrain Work to the Morning

2 February 2022 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 5 March 2024If you observe yourself, you will notice that your productivity varies over the course of the workday. The first 4-6 hours that you work will be the most productive, and after that the returns quickly diminish. If you have control over your schedule, experiment with constraining work to the morning, ending with lunch. This leaves afternoons for recreation, exercise, and learning. If your employer controls your schedule, reserve your mornings for the most important tasks, aggressively punting to the afternoon all meetings, emails, calls, and other “mindless” activities. ““ …

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