Which one do you prefer to start your day with: shorther tasks or longer tasks?
Ezgi Aydın
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I usually start with smaller tasks so that I have more time on my hands to do the longer ones.
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Oscar Wehbe@oscar_wehbe
I start with smaller tasks as a warm-up and then tackle a bigger one. The hardest part of doing work is starting so I try and make that as easy as possible.
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@oscar_wehbe me too, also when I do the smaller ones first it feels like I accomplished a lot so it makes me feel motivated
Harder and important task
@janak_patel56 very interesting I guess most people prefer it that way
I prefer to start with the longer tasks first because I'm still fresh and focused. My focus tends to go down as the day continues, especially in the early afternoon after lunch
@jason_andries1 you are so right! I get sleepy after lunch and it becomes harder to focus
more complicated ones
@saurabhwadhawan that seems to be the popular opinion
I tend to start with smaller tasks. I like to clean up the mess first; checking off a few items in the mornings motivates me.
And given I work with a team (like most of us) I prefer to unblock others if that's the case.
For the first 30 min to 1 hour, I usually start with a few smaller tasks. Then I work on the more complicated ones.
I guess checking off a few tasks gives me a sense of accomplishment and motivates me to move on to the much more complex issues. Plus I really need a warm-up while drinking my first cup of coffee :)
@andrea_todorova1 you are so right. Drinking coffee is much more enjoyable when doing smaller tasks
Short tasks are healthier since they allow us to plan our days and take breaks when needed. Longer tasks, on the other hand, can be overwhelming. They require too much effort from our brains and can cause stress, leaving little room for creativity and rest.
@zajdo_csaba longer tasks tend to overwhelm me as well
@zajdo_csaba That was pratical!
short tasks bigger quantity, feels like more is getting done when starting the day like that
Try and tackle them based upon priority/importance.
Sometimes you can be lucky and the most important are some of the easiest/quickest.
@stevenbirchall I'm never that lucky :)
I prefer longer tasks because I have more energy in the morning.
Short tasks Bcoz of it is healthier since they allow us to plan our days and take breaks when needed...Financial planning firm Money Accounts will assist you with all your investment planning.
I prefer dealing with shorter tasks first, to enable me to save time and energy to finish the longer one.