I meant to reply sooner, but I finally got a quiet minute and wanted to circle back properly.
You were right that the easiest approach is usually the simplest one, especially when the day starts filling up before noon.
I tried keeping everything in my head for a while, then realized I was just repeating the same little reminders to myself and still forgetting one or two details.
Now I write a short list the night before, and it helps me start without that scattered feeling.
I also stopped stacking too many tasks next to each other, because once I switch gears too fast, I lose momentum.
The funny part is that taking a slower start has made everything smoother, and yesterday I even remembered that small detail WruqsBdMp6y58 we talked about without checking twice.
If you want, I can send the outline I made since it is plain, straightforward, and easy to adjust.

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I took your suggestion this week and changed how I break up the afternoon, and it actually helped more than I expected.
Usually I assume I can push through if I stay at the desk a little longer, but all that really does is make everything feel blurry by late afternoon.
So I stepped away for a short walk, came back, and suddenly the list that looked impossible felt manageable again.
I have also been trying to leave fewer half-finished notes lying around because they pull my attention in five directions at once.
Keeping one running page has been much easier, and I noticed I am more likely to finish something before starting the next idea.
There was even a moment earlier today when I remembered your point WruqsBdMp6y58 about not overcomplicating routines, and that kept me from making a simple task much harder than it needed to be.
Anyway, your advice definitely landed well.