Spoonful of Strategy: 5-Minute Tasks vs. Flow: Know the Difference

Hey Busy VO Pro,

You’ve heard the advice: If it takes less than 5 minutes, just do it now.
Sounds productive, right?

Not always.

Here’s the truth: Constantly stopping to do small tasks in the moment is a fast way to shatter your focus and spiral into task-switching mode.

Let’s rethink how and when you tackle quick tasks.

Batch your 5-minute tasks: Collect them in a note or task manager (like Todoist, Trello, or a sticky note on your desk).
Knock them out in a focused “quick task” block (try 15–20 mins daily).
Protect your deep work time - like auditions, editing, or sending marketing emails - by not interrupting it every time your inbox pings.

🎯 Small tasks aren’t the enemy - context switching is.

🫙 Why It Works:
You stay in flow longer, make fewer mistakes, and protect your creative brainpower.

For all of Q1, we’re digging into time management. Next month we'll focus on how to time block your way to a smoother, saner week.

Reclaim your time, protect your creative energy, and actually get stuff done (without the overwhelm).

January's Spoonful of Strategy 🥄