I agree with you that tracking the hours spent working on a project can encourage inefficiency—focusing more on working for a certain number of hours rather tha

I agree with you that tracking the hours spent working on a project can encourage inefficiency—focusing more on working for a certain number of hours rather than focusing on getting specific goals done. I still see the benefits of tracking the time spent on tasks (without paying too much attention while you're tracking) with tools like Toggl, as you will be able to evaluate wether you are putting enough time on something or not, or if you are putting too much time on something that is not really making a difference. I guess writing down small achievements could help, as a way to visualize the progress you are making, which, in some ways, reflects your effort. Habit-tracking apps[1] (or a simple spreadsheet) allow you to make sure you are on top of what you wanted to do, and I think this strategy works for things like meditation or exercise, or to deliberately practice skills such as playing an instrument or drawing, but quantifying how much effort you are putting during that time seems like a totally different story. [1]: https://lifehacker.com/the-best-habit-tracking-app-for-iphone-1791778063 https://lifehacker.com/the-best-habit-tracking-app-for-iphon...