I just use a simple customized version of the Pomodoro technique. Setting the 25 minute timer itself helps me get going as I don't want a false record of the am

I just use a simple customized version of the Pomodoro technique. Setting the 25 minute timer itself helps me get going as I don't want a false record of the amount of time I've worked. So when the timer starts, I know I need to work. I typically do 2 pomodoros in a row, and then a 5-10 minute break. But if I feel like working longer (ie I'm in flow state) I keep going. The breaks are really helpful for getting up and stretching though. Walking around. Giving the eyes a break from the screen. I record each pomodoro I've finished in a notebook and on my pomodoro timer (a custom browser extension I made that stores a log of completed pomodoros with start and end dates, length, and notes all automatically). This helps me check how long I worked on each task that day. I can also go back and easily look at past days. In the end, this is just a more flexible version of the pomodoro method, which I find really helpful for keeping myself on task + taking necessary breaks for my body and mind.