My Daily Productivity Hack

Summary

• I use timers to time block my tasks, and this helps me and my team stay focused.
• Before starting a task, I estimate how long it should take, like setting 20 minutes for a small task.
• If I get distracted, I pause the timer. This helps me see how much time I really worked versus how much I thought I worked.
• Using timers prevents me from getting distracted and helps make my work more efficient.
• By eliminating distractions, I've noticed a big improvement in how well I work.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing time blocking using timers in your daily routine. Start by picking tasks and deciding how long you think each should take. For example, assign 20 minutes to complete a small task. Use a timer on your phone or a kitchen timer to track this.

A good way to maintain focus is to pause the timer if you get interrupted. This helps you measure actual work time, not just perceived effort. Over time, you'll become more aware of distractions and can work towards minimizing them. This helps improve both efficiency and output.

For better personal growth, I recommend sharing this method with others in your team or family. Having accountability partners can further reduce distractions and foster a disciplined environment. This is a low-cost way to build a culture of productivity.

By using these simple timers, you’ll be able to see which activities actually take your time and adjust your priorities accordingly. This awareness leads to better time management, allowing for more focused work sessions and greater personal development. Stick with it, and you'll likely see a big improvement in how efficiently you work.

Full Transcript

I like to time block so I have timers in a lot of my offices and my team has adopted this too even on the most micro level I say okay how long should this take I think this should take 20 minutes and then I hit start and if for whatever reason something distracts me I pause it so that I know that I didn't actually work that period of time and so what happens is it will give you a very real look at how long you're actually working versus how long you think you're working and you tell other people working and you Instagram how long you're working and as I've become more efficient at work I've realized that there's just been a significant decrease in the distractions that I allow to interrupt me