I have the same problem, and I've come to accept it. Sometimes I'm very efficient, sometimes not... Acceptation helps: you won't feel like sh anymore. Acceptat

I have the same problem, and I've come to accept it. Sometimes I'm very efficient, sometimes not... Acceptation helps: you won't feel like sh anymore. Acceptation also means "let's go for a walk" is often your best option. A todo list, the pomodoro technique (google it), relaxation/meditation can help too. Productive procrastination is also a good way to cope: find a better procrastination, learn something, anything that will make you a better you... So yes, I account for procrastination in time estimates. I think "nobody" can be 100% productive for 8h a day for some jobs. EDIT: by definition, time estimate means "how long will I take to achieve X", so including procrastination in it sounds right...