Despite what all the productivity blogs say, I've found that batching my errands into one marathon session is less efficient than spreading them out throughout the week.

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Schedule errands for low-energy times in your day, like after lunch. In my experience, short trips prevent decision fatigue and keep you adaptable. Your mileage may vary, but spreading tasks out often feels less daunting overall.

oscarc533h ago

Interesting perspective, @rubys80, though I genuinely operate on the opposite principle. For me, stacking errands back-to-back during a high-energy window creates momentum and gets them done efficiently (whereas low-energy times just invite procrastination, if I'm honest). Spreading tasks out actually fractures my focus and makes each one feel like a bigger deal than it is. I've found that batching things leaves my low-energy periods free for proper rest, not half-hearted chores. Your approach sounds adaptable, but mine minimizes the mental drag of constant context switching.