"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." - Stephen Covey

Block out a dedicated 30-minute "deep work" session first thing in the morning. During this time, turn off all notifications, close unnecessary tabs, and focus solely on your most important, cognitively demanding task. This proactive approach ensures that critical work gets done before the inevitable influx of emails, meetings, and urgent requests hijack your day.