To me, the real cost of context switching isn’t measured in minutes lost, but in the break of rhythm. Productivity isn’t about squeezing every second, it’s about getting into a state where your brain runs smoothly, like a warm engine.

When you hop between projects too often, you’re constantly starting cold: reloading mental state, rebuilding assumptions, regaining focus. That’s exhausting, even if each switch only takes a few minutes.

What helped me is not just cutting down on tools, but designing a routine that favors consistency over intensity. I try to dedicate whole blocks, sometimes entire days, to a single project. That way I only pay the switch once, and I get to stay in flow for longer.

In the end, the biggest productivity boost doesn’t come from better apps, but from respecting the brain’s need for continuity.