My new secret to geting more done in less time (it's a game-changer!)

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I’ll start by confessing something:

I used to bask in the glory of getting a lot done daily.

Celebrated my brain’s ability to multitask.

Took pride in my hyperproductivity.

Being a productivity nerd, of course, I’d heard of single-tasking. But I’d never truly believed it could work. It just didn’t sound convincing enough to a Type A like me.

So I decided to become my own guinea pig.

I ran a test over the past month. I made a fierce commitment to single-tasking.

And the results surprised me.

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What’s single-tasking, and why should you care?

As the name suggests, it’s the very antithesis of multi-tasking.

It means focusing on just one task at a time.

The key to successfully single-task is to eliminate all distractions. Close those pesky hundreds of tabs on your laptop and silence your phone – or better yet, keep it out of sight (like, even in another room. Wild idea, right?)

Single-tasking has vastly improved my deep focus and concentration. And I found I could get through projects much more quickly.

Like, 20% quicker (I’ve measured it. Read on to find out how).

Which brings me to the most amazing tool I use to single-task.

The Pomodoro technique:

Pomodoro is a well-known, incredibly effective time management technique that makes you split your work into short time blocks, typically 25 minutes each.

Each “pomodoro” or 25-minute sprint is followed by a short 5-minute break. You get to take a longer 15-30 minute break after every 4 “pomodoros”

And man oh man, has it been a game-changer for me. Literally.

It makes me hyper-focused on the task at hand.

The 25-minute sprint creates a sense of urgency, and I’m often racing to get more done, before the clock starts to chime (I use this free Pomodoro timer).

The 5-10 minute break in between works like magic to recharge and refresh me, so I come back raring to go for the next sprint.

So trust me when I tell you, this epic combination of single-tasking plus the Pomodoro technique is my new secret superpower.

Have you been “Pomodoro-ing” (is that even a word, haha)?

Let me know! I’d love to hear from you.

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