Throwaway since I don't want to out myself as having ADHD. Pomodoro technique is one of the 3 critical pieces for my actually surviving life. My current favor

Throwaway since I don't want to out myself as having ADHD. Pomodoro technique is one of the 3 critical pieces for my actually surviving life. My current favorite tool for it is http://www.marinaratimer.com http://www.marinaratimer.com It's free, it allows you to either use "pure" pomodoro, or in my case when I started with my coach, we used much shorter pomodoros of 15 minutes to train myself to get started. Like many people here, I soon found myself frustrated with the break in flow, so I often start with a 15 minute pomodoro, then a 25, and then move to 40 minutes. After four pomodoros one takes a 15 min break and that's good for emails, etc. During the 5 minute breaks I try not to do anything on the computer. I stand up, stretch, breathe, write anything down that came up. Look out a window to rest my eyes. Hit the restroom. (I also keep a pad of paper and a pen handy for "stray" thoughts that come up while working. ) in short, I highly recommend this method, because if it helps someone with ADHD, it's got help anyone who's feeling distracted. Don't feel like it has to be so rigid, adapt it for your cognitive style.