Taking a short break each time a large task is finished
Moving straight from one big job to the next leaves no room to notice what you have achieved. A small pause turns each finished task into a proper stopping point.
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Taking a short break just before your concentration fades
Waiting until you are exhausted makes a break less useful. A pause taken slightly earlier keeps the rest of the task moving smoothly.
Switching off at a fixed time in the afternoon
Without a clear end, the working day tends to stretch into the evening. Choosing a set moment to close the laptop makes the rest of the day your own.
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Clearing the desk of one meeting before the next one begins
Papers from the last discussion have a way of following you into the next. A quick tidy helps your mind move on as well.
Sending a short summary on the same day as the meeting
A few clear lines sent while the meeting is still fresh keep everyone on the same page. Waiting for days makes the details fade.
Asking what a meeting is for when the invitation does not say
An unclear invitation wastes everyone's time. A brief question to the organiser before the day can save a great deal of confusion.