> the distraction of doing so may break the state of flow.

Sure, but like you said, don't do it when in the state of flow.

Or better, make it part of your flow state. To me, it is part of my flow state, so not a real issue.

I mean whatever works for you. You gotta time manage and I can't manage for you. I'm sure your boss is asking for more writeups than I am and just send them your notes. They don't care whats in it half the time, they just don't know how to figure out if you're working or not and just want something.

Hell, we're on HN on a workday... I can guarantee you aren't in a flow state the whole time and can't be bothered with a few minutes to write some stuff down. I mean you have to eat and go to the bathroom, right?