Touted to be one of the best productivity techniques, the Pomodoro brings immense utility to the table. But it might have arthritis. What is the Pomodoro Technique? Developed by Francesco Cirillo, the Pomodoro Technique is a time-management strategy that aims at boxing in the execution of tasks, segregated with frequent short breaks for fighting mental…

Writing is infused with creativity and still demands structure. What gives? — Doesn’t creativity in itself mean a free-flow of artistic expression, of thoughts and ideas? Quite a paradox! As I hope to provide better value to readers and make writing a more consistent, enjoyable practice for myself, I looked at what makes my writings more impactful and error-free. Here are all…

Your brain is compartmentalized to address different areas of your life. So should your operating environment. — As I power through the hours, charged up by morning coffee, I wear multiple hats- and undertake various actions that define and shape my day. Between listening to the birds chirping, flipping through the pages of several novels, listening to podcasts, taking notes, and reading tens of Medium articles, I…

Synthesize these 2 psychological models — Stuck in an endless loop of picking up habits only to leave them for the rest of your life. Don’t worry, you got a friend here. Decided to wake up tomorrow at 5 am — the alarm goes off only to be snoozed. Picking up a guitar — my finger…

Your first three hours will make or break you. — The traditional 9–5 workday is poorly structured for high productivity. Perhaps when most work was physical labor, but not in the knowledge working world we now live in. Although this may be obvious based on people’s mediocre performance, addiction to stimulants, lack of engagement, and the fact that most people…

Achieve a productive life that truly supports your long-term happiness, growth, and well-being. — The approach to being our most productive self has become synonymous to being robotic. But there is no award for the same. What if there is a more holistic approach that does not involve bemoaning, self-berating or burning out? To grab it by the scruff of its neck, I like…