Choose the first move when the inbox pulls
Choose a concrete first action when a distracting inbox cue appears before focused work.
A deck is due at noon. The inbox badge is pulling attention before the first focused sprint. What should Maya do in the next 60 seconds? Start a 25-minute deck sprint and write the next slide title before touching inbox. Right. This uses an if-then cue, shrinks the commitment with Pomodoro, and delays the temptation until a planned break. Scan the inbox quickly so her mind feels clear before starting. Plausible, but weak. It rewards the distraction first and keeps the start dependent on a feeling of being clear. Rewrite the whole project plan so the deck feels organized. This…
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