1. use a kitchen timer (or see below) to track your time 2. work in iterations of 25 minutes with 5 minute breaks (one pomodoro) 3. every four pomodoros, take a 25-30 min break 4. once you start a pomodoro, you must finish it –CRITICAL– 5. plan out your day and what you want to [...]
It sure is easy to recognize when you aren’t in the zone, but how to recognize when you are? 1) You open a letter, deal with it and file it all in one go. 2) You complete one of the “hangers” on your to-do list 3) You need a document that’s stored in the loft, [...]
When you are about to abandon a task because you’ve had enough or feel you aren’t getting any where or are just bored then try applying the 5 minute Rule. Say to yourself I will stick at it for just 5 minutes more and then I can give up or take a break. At the [...]
