Time flies while you're having fun, but then one day your bio says something about being a 30+ year veteran in software engineering. Still, I've not seen it all, let alone done it all (yet).
Yes, task lists help with immensely (I like old fashioned pen and paper the best).
However, for me there is something more important, at least for coding - eliminating interruptions and distractions. That means closing down the mail client, putting the phone into flight mode, closing the door, putting out (figuratively) the do not disturb sign, and asking/making people to respect that.
I don't code 100% of my time (not even close, anymore), but when I do, I ensure it's going to be in focused sessions.
Yes, task lists help with immensely (I like old fashioned pen and paper the best).
However, for me there is something more important, at least for coding - eliminating interruptions and distractions. That means closing down the mail client, putting the phone into flight mode, closing the door, putting out (figuratively) the do not disturb sign, and asking/making people to respect that.
I don't code 100% of my time (not even close, anymore), but when I do, I ensure it's going to be in focused sessions.
Thank you very much for your reply! 🙂
When I have worked at the previous company, we had "core hours," which were dedicated to Deep Work sessions.