Why Planning by Theme Beats Planning by Task

Most productivity systems are built around to-do lists: break tasks into smaller steps, check them off, repeat. But in a work culture where cognitive switching is constant and context matters more than ever, more people are discovering a smarter way to structure their time—planning by theme. Instead of asking “What do I need to do today?” theme-based planning starts with “What kind of work is today for?” It groups tasks not by project or deadline but by their cognitive demands

Most productivity systems are built around to-do lists: break tasks into smaller steps, check them off, repeat. But in a work culture where cognitive switching is constant and context matters more than ever, more people are discovering a smarter way...

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