Reactive and passive are extremes that lead to poor results.
In the middle lies responsibility (*read response ability).
It means responding to any situation without being passive or reactive.
The hours you sit in front of a computer don't count as work.
Tomorrow, set a timer for 4 hours.
When you actually start working on a task, start time timer.
If you get distracted and start doing anything else, stop the timer.
See how many minutes of real work you can stack.
Counterintuitive prioritization trick.
Use hours with most energy to work on optional tasks that are directly related to your goals.
Leave non-negotiable obligations last.
Why?
When you have no choice but to complete them, it doesn't matter whether you have energy or not.