]This is a core theme of the slipbox system described in How to Take Smart Notes.
I have also observed this in my own thoughts and experiments.
This is also why I think that trying to maintain streaks is bad for you. If you fail a streak (and you will) you’re disincentivized to do that thing again. Instead, you should have a system that celebrates your return.
Your personal system should never force you to work on what you don’t want to do in the moment.
How to Take Smart Notes also references the importance of motivation for successfully completing more work than rigidly sticking to a plan.