For years i've been reading up on improving productivity but nothing worked untill i started on the Pomodoro Technique, with a s/w timer. I don't follow it reli

For years i've been reading up on improving productivity but nothing worked untill i started on the Pomodoro Technique, with a s/w timer. I don't follow it religiously but enough to get work done. Some Tips: Once that clock is set honor it for that 25 minutes. Try to start the timer as many times you can in a day. If you feel the need for longer breaks between than is recommended, take them or set a timer for your breaks as well. The good thing about is the technique is that it understands that there are always interruptions and tells you a way to mentally make a note and move on. For a timer you can use tomato timer(or a physical one if possible) and a piece of paper. Note down your tasks for a day/session on a piece of paper and treat it like your 'bible'!. Close all your fancy GTD apps for that period, you can use them during the breaks. The timer gives you a sense of urgency and a fake deadline. I've noticed that sometimes i feel the need to work, but don't start the timer. Don't do that. Alyways work with a timer, make it a habit.