Notebook / Everyday practice
A quieter desk.
A useful workspace does not need to be perfect. It only needs to make the next small task easy to begin.
Keep one clear surface
Leave enough space for a notebook and a cup. Put the things you reach for most often within easy reach, and give everything else a place nearby.
Write down the next step
Before closing a project for the day, leave one sentence describing what comes next. A small note can save a surprising amount of time tomorrow.
Let the day end
Put away loose papers, close the notebook, and take a short walk. Work is easier to return to when there is a clear moment of leaving it.