Offload before you switch. Write down where you are and what the next step is: in one controlled study, people who offloaded to external stores performed significantly better on concurrent tasks. One catch: it only frees working memory if you genuinely trust the note will resurface at the right moment.
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ok, this is actually good advice. the problem is I'm switching every five minutes, while the agent is working
GTD by David Allen is my framework for this offloading.
Have fun with your problem and report back what trade-off mix you discover to be your sweet spot. Genuine interest on my part. I'll do the same for myself starting now.
I often repeat his "mind like water" mantra
I clarify for my fiat friends: it feels like going on a two-week holiday all the time. 🤣
