Normally, after returning from college with 10 homework questions to tackle, someone might follow this routine:

1. Arrive home.
2. Change clothes, take a shower.
3. Start working on the 10 questions.

But with this productivity hack, the sequence adjusts:

1. Arrive home.
2. Dive straight into 2 questions without changing clothes or showering.
3. Then, change clothes, take a shower.
4. Proceed to complete the remaining 8 questions.

The purpose of this approach is to combat the tendency to relax and slip into a “home” mindset immediately upon arrival. By tackling a couple of tasks right away, you maintain momentum and use your time more effectively. This strategy helps prevent the loss of valuable time that often occurs when transitioning into relaxation mode after coming home.