> Do you think this is mediated by your mental state, instead of directly causal? It’s causal. I’ve found that my productivity level is relatively constant whe

> Do you think this is mediated by your mental state, instead of directly causal? It’s causal. I’ve found that my productivity level is relatively constant when I maintain a routine. The quality of my work may change depending on other factors, but I still make meaningful progress. However, if I break my routine by checking social media early on in the day, there’s a good chance that my productivity will subsequently go down. I haven’t found anything to suggest that I am more or less likely to do this when I am, for instance, not feeling well. One caveat. I don’t have to deal with anything you have to deal with, so I can’t make an apples to apples comparison.