Flexible focus sprints
Work in short timed bursts with real breaks in between.
Good for
- Long tasks
- You hyperfocus and forget to stop
- Your attention fades after a while
Why it helps
A visible end point makes effort feel finite, and planned breaks stop both drifting off and burning out in a hyperfocus binge.
The full version
Pick one task and a length: 10, 25 or 45 minutes.
Start the timer and work only on that task.
When it rings, take a 5-minute break away from the screen.
Do another sprint, or stop for the day.