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Instead, check off that one uber-important or lingering beast first.
Save bigger projects for mid-mornings and afternoons, then knock busywork out during slower hours.
Sit Up Taller
If you’re getting bogged down my your workload, sit up straight.
Translation: You’ll be ready to conquer even the toughest to-do.
(Bonus: This chart’s got your desk posture down pat.)
Set a Timer
Set a timer for 25 minutes and don’t stop until your phone buzzes.
It even rewards you with longer breaks each time you finish a 25-minute work period.
As if you needed another reason to treat yourself.
Talk in Bullet Points
With back-to-back meetings, no one has time for small-talk and personal dramas.
To keep things short and sweet, she also suggests holding meetings standing up for maximum discomfort.
Not to mention, fresh air and green plants can help lessen brain fatigue.
Step away from the desks, people.
