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Break down amorphous tasks into smaller tasks that can be finished in one go

In order to be able to focus and organise, large amorphous tasks should be divided into smaller sub-tasks which can be completed in one go. This means that the sub-tasks can be written down and scheduled, freeing up mental resources to focus on actually doing.

See also:

• A mind like water
• Circumventing and Leveraging the Ziegarnik effect
• The Ziegarnik Effect