For any given numbers of tasks, say 10 e-mail messages, do the easiest/quickest things first. In that way you knock down the most tasks in the shortest time period rather than spending a lot of time on the most difficult tasks. For things that require a lot of time, do a little bit each day up to the deadline date. Procrastination is a killer.

Life Hack -

a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way.

What's your go-to Life Hack?

I have to do a fair amount of public speaking for my day job, which requires me to stand in front of an audience. Hate it when a shoe comes untied, but also hate the look of a "double knot." So, I learned how to tie my shoes in a "tighter knot." Video example below:

https://youtu.be/zAFcV7zuUDA

I've never actually met anyone who ties their shoes this way outside of my family. My dad taught us this claiming a hillbilly showed him when they were in the Army. My sister and I are carrying on the tradition. I've never tied my shoes any other way. The guy in the video makes it seem way more complicated than it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBtqhq5P28

Maybe that guy should use some of that time he saved tying his shoes to clean his disgusting fingernails.

I could not disagree more.
When I have say three tasks at one location I always do the toughest job first and get it done and relax thru the easy stuff. I hate thinking about that one part that's hard to get to for longer than necessary.

I know. Terrible.

What do you do when you have five tasks at five different locations? Most folks are dealing with volumes of requests especially when they come in each morning or especially after a vacation. By knocking down the quick and easy stuff first, you satisfy the most people quickly and avoid folks following up for an answer.

I love coming back from vacation, and everyone has been waiting a week to talk to you. You come into the office, and five minutes later a person walks in your office, "I know you've been out, but....."

When you want to get actual work done, avoid CFMB at all costs, especially UFBT.

I could not disagree more.
When I have say three tasks at one location I always do the toughest job first and get it done and relax thru the easy stuff. I hate thinking about that one part that's hard to get to for longer than necessary.

when making a grilled cheese, instead of trying to spread cold butter on the bread, melt the butter in the pan then just press each bread slice down in the butter. ensures even coverage

when making a grilled cheese, instead of trying to spread cold butter on the bread, melt the butter in the pan then just press each bread slice down in the butter. ensures even coverage

Interesting posit.

I have seen somewhat recently (where, I couldn't say) that instead of butter, a light but thorough covering of mayo instead supposedly will do wonders heretofore unknown to partakers of grilled cheese

when making a grilled cheese, instead of trying to spread cold butter on the bread, melt the butter in the pan then just press each bread slice down in the butter. ensures even coverage

Lower. Wacker. Drive.

Lower. Wacker. Drive.