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Sometimes, all we need is a push in the right direction. We don't just use AI to do things we cannot do - we use it to offload a little bit of our cognitive load.

Alone, this little tasks tool doesn't do much. But what it can do is make a decision.

But consider...​

It couuld be dangerous to offload that much of our cognitive load.

The average person makes over 30,000 decisions every day. Not all these decisions are conscious - most aren't. But we make more decisions than we think, from the coffee we brew to our morning playlist.

Decision fatigue is very real. And in some respects, I believe that it's why people gravitated so swiftly to services like ChatGPT.

But what are the consequences of using AI to make our decisions? Do we become less invested in our lives?

What's next?​

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What should I do first: Check my email or work on a project?

It depends on your priorities and energy levels right now:

  • Check your email first if you're expecting something urgent or time-sensitive. It can also help clear mental clutter if you're worried about missing something important.

  • Work on your project first if you're feeling focused and want to make progress before diving into potentially distracting or draining emails.

If nothing is pressing in your inbox, I'd suggest starting with the project—it's often better to use your best energy on creative or meaningful work. You can tackle emails later when your focus naturally wanes.

I have an urgent project that will take 2 hours and a low urgency project that will take 10 minutes. Which should I do first?

In this situation, tackle the low-urgency project first if you can quickly knock it out without it being a distraction. It will give you a sense of accomplishment and free up your mind to focus on the urgent project without thinking about the smaller task lingering.

However, if the urgent project is highly time-sensitive or you're already short on time, dive into that first. The key is to avoid letting the small project derail your focus or timeline for the urgent task.

If you're on the fence: Ask yourself, "Will the 10-minute project interrupt my focus on the 2-hour one later if I don't do it now?" If yes, get it out of the way. If no, go straight to the urgent project.

I have an urgent project that will take 2 hours and a low urgency project that will take 10 minutes. I only have 2 hours. What should I do first?

If you only have 2 hours, start with the urgent project. It’s critical to focus your limited time on what has the highest priority. The 10-minute low-urgency project can wait because it’s not time-sensitive.

Here’s why:

  • If you spend 10 minutes on the low-urgency task, you’ll only have 1 hour and 50 minutes left for the urgent project, which could leave it incomplete.
  • Completing the urgent project ensures you meet deadlines or important goals, whereas the low-urgency project can be handled later without significant consequences.

Focus your energy on the urgent project first to maximize the impact of your time!