> Writing down the next steps helps to clear your mind after a workday. You write and forget about your work until the next morning.
Another reason, which may be obvious, is that the notes help ramp you back up that next day.
> take this time to write down your thoughts, and a step-by-step action plan of what you think you need to do to finish your task.
I suppose it varies by individual. Jot down helpful notes (maybe in the issue-tracking comments for the task) that are already easily in mind, but maybe don't think through the step-by-step so much that you get your brain further into that space. If your goal is indeed to have your evening free without being a zombie with your head still stuck in your work.
Another reason, which may be obvious, is that the notes help ramp you back up that next day.
> take this time to write down your thoughts, and a step-by-step action plan of what you think you need to do to finish your task.
I suppose it varies by individual. Jot down helpful notes (maybe in the issue-tracking comments for the task) that are already easily in mind, but maybe don't think through the step-by-step so much that you get your brain further into that space. If your goal is indeed to have your evening free without being a zombie with your head still stuck in your work.