- No shallow work -> If you're gonna do something, put all your attention into it. Otherwise it's a waste of time. Shallow work also prevents you from getting into the flow, which is the most productive state.
- Write down what you want to do on a post-it note and stick it somewhere you can see it. A digital scratchpad works as well.
- Break large tasks into smaller, manageable chunks -> This makes the work less overwhelming and gives you a sense of progress as you complete each part. Also write out the order in which you will complete these small tasks.
- Give yourself a deadline. (However for most things I want to do there's an external deadline already).
- Tell yourself you're only gonna do it for 2 minutes, as getting started is the hardest part.
- Eliminate distractions -> Put your phone on silent and out of sight, close unnecessary browser tabs, etc, and create a focused environment.
Personally I don't do the Pomodoro Technique since if I'm doing something I do it all in one go.