---
title: "Quick thought — batch shallow work after deep work"
project: "personal-productivity"
tags:
  - inbox
  - productivity
  - focus
date: 2026-04-07
---

# Quick thought

Noticed I lose momentum when I switch from coding to email mid-morning. Try blocking **9:00–11:30** for deep work only, then run admin in a **30-minute** batch before lunch.

**Open questions**

- Does calendar need a recurring “heads-down” block?
- Should Slack status auto-set during that window?

**Next**

- [ ] Test one week with phone in another room
- [ ] Review at end of week — did shallow batch feel sufficient?

Related: might become a proper note under `areas/career/` if this sticks.