Context switching can feel disorienting unless you create mental anchors to tether your focus. Anchors are cues that help you pick up where you left off or transition smoothly into a new task. These could be as simple as a one-line note summarizing the next step before pausing a task or a quick mental reset before diving into the next activity.
For example, consider a project manager overseeing multiple teams. Before moving to a new meeting with a different team, they might review a summary of the key objectives or challenges. This small habit ensures they remain grounded in the context of each team’s needs without carrying over mental baggage from the previous meeting.