# Shallow Work

> Browse 2 items tagged with Shallow Work.

## Items

- [Deep Work vs. Shallow Work Ratio](https://timetrack.works/de/items/deep-work-vs-shallow-work-ratio) — Productivity metric measuring the proportion of time spent on cognitively demanding tasks (deep work) versus administrative and logistical tasks (shallow work), with recommendations to maximize deep work percentage.
- [Shallow Work Batching](https://timetrack.works/de/items/shallow-work-batching) — Cal Newport's practice of consolidating administrative, logistical, and low-cognitive-demand tasks into dedicated time blocks rather than mixing throughout day. Prevents shallow work from fragmenting schedule and interrupting deep work. Typically batched afternoon when energy naturally dips.

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