Strategic Approach Method

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 destr...

Time isn’t our enemy and we can work with time to maximize our productivity. The Pomodoro technique teaches us to work in short focused time slots of 20 to 40 minutes, and then give yourself a break.

You can chop long and complex tasks into manageable chunks of activity, and keep yourself ...

... for the 4 causes of procrastination:

• Create small wins to address Self-efficacy: break the big goal into smaller manageable ones.
• Create artificial systems of reinforcement to address Value: pair an aversive task with an enjoyable one.
• Eliminate dis...