5 science-based habits to achieve all your goals at work

Even when people and tech fight for your attention.

Happy Monday, and welcome to another edition of Smarter Engineers.

Today we are starting a 5-part series on habits and science-based protocols for energy, better focus, and getting things done.

This is what we’ll cover throughout the week:

1. 5 science-based habits to achieve all your goals at work (this post).

2. 5 protocols to never stare at a blank page again as a tech writer.

3. 5 routines for better rest to set you up for a great day the next morning.

4. 5 exercises to become a healthier knowledge worker.

5. 5 systems to sustain work without burnout forever.

This is a free post, and here’s the agenda for today:

• Why habits and routines work better than productivity tools.

• The 5 habits that will make you achieve all your goals at work.

• A ChatGPT prompt to help you detect habits you can adopt tailored to your needs at work.

Let’s dive in!