What adjustment does the text suggest for the 'Most Important Task (MIT)' list during daily triage at work?
Initially, the MIT list should be kept strictly to one item, representing the single task making the day a success.
During the daily triage process upon starting work or logging in, the primary goal is not to tackle the hardest item, but to accurately assess one's functional level for that specific day. To combat feelings of overwhelm and inertia associated with depression, the system for prioritizing should be radically simplified. Initially, the Most Important Task (MIT) list must be limited to a single, non-negotiable item. This task represents the absolute minimum requirement for the day; if only this one thing is accomplished, the day can still be counted as a success. This singular focus prevents the paralysis that often accompanies staring at a long to-do list when executive functioning is impaired.
