Some days are for thinking and some for doing

Some days with your mind as sharp as a razor, clear strategic thinking is easy and insights are gained into the most difficult problems.

Then there are the days when it seems hard to marshal your thoughts into a logical sequence. Days when just keeping going is a major challenge. This what I call a plodding day; a day when things get done mechanically, without much thought.

The trick is to recognise which day is which. Trying to do your thinking on a plodding day is counter-productive and results in frustration.

Likewise, doing a plodding job on a day when your mind is fizzing with new ideas will not deliver the best results either.

So match your tasks to how you feel and be more productive whatever kind of day you are having.