4. Time Blocking

In this method, you divide your tasks into blocks of time. Each block is dedicated to completing a specific task or groups of tasks. In this technique prioritizing is of utmost importance.

For example:

From 9:00–9:30, you will check and reply to emails

Then comes 10 minutes break.

Then from 9:40 to 10:00, you will write your college essay

So on and so forth.

Author Cal Newport in his famous book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World states:

A 40 hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure.