Rather than trying to work flat-out, break down your day into a series of work-sprints with a short rest period after each session.
Set a timer for 25 min and focus exclusively on your work for that time, take a 5 min break, and repeat.
Some people find that taking a 5 min break destroys their flow. But it does help to break long complex tasks into a series on manageable sprints.
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This method is best for people who enjoy working in short, focused sprints with frequent breaks. It forces you to consider how long your work will take.
It's about working in short, productive, focused bursts, and then giving yourself a brief break. It only requires is a timer:
You can use the Pomodoro technique to work in 25 minutes sprints.
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