I have so many to-do’s that often I don’t know where to start. So, to be honest, it happens more than once that I first let myself be distracted. Sometimes with social media, sometimes with researching things that have no priority. The first is a total waste of time. The second isn’t totally a waste of time, but there might be a better way to spend time.
But when I’m obsessed with something, I can’t stop thinking about that thing all day. I’m relentless when I have an obsession. And I think why it works is because there is a clear goal. The obsession can only flourish when I can obtain something that I can touch or vividly imagine.
Thus, to spend my time better: be obsessed more. If you know what you want, it’s easier to work towards that goal.