Hey everyone! I've been thinking a lot about context switching and wanted to know if anyone else feels the same. I often spend 30-45 minutes daily just figuring out what I need to do next. I find myself checking GitHub for PRs, scrolling through Jira or Linear to remember my tasks, catching up on Slack for any shifts in priorities, and then deciding on my next move. It can be overwhelming! Do you have any tips or workflows that help you minimize this mental juggling?
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Don't forget about minimizing your Slack interruptions! It's meant for quick messages, so set notifications wisely. Check JIRA regularly to stay on top of your tasks, especially before diving back into coding. A good planning session can really save you time, allowing you to prioritize effectively.
It's part of the gig, really. No one expects you to be coding for eight straight hours each day. You gotta make time for reviews, discussions, and catching up with what's going on in your team. It's just how it goes.
Creating a morning checklist has worked wonders for me. I go through my tools in a set order: GitHub, then Jira, then Slack. I jot down what's crucial in Notion and then close everything else to tune out distractions for a few hours. Keeping those tabs open just leads to constant checking and it's tough to focus.
Right? Closing the tabs is key! GitHub can be a distraction with all its notifications. I try to resist checking out projects just for fun during work hours.