The Pomodoro Method
The Pomodoro Method is, in some ways, similar to timeboxing — it's all about breaking up your work day into manageable chunks. Some say Pomodoro makes them incredibly productive.
Basically, it comes down to this: You work for 25 minutes, take a five-minute break, and repeat for four sprints, after which you take a longer break. It's that simple.
You can, of course, adjust the times to suit you if you feel 25 minutes is not long enough to finish the first chapter of your thesis, re-write that report, or do your monthly budgeting.
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No Zero Days
The "No Zero Days" method is great for those who want to break habits or create them. It's simple: Set yourself the goal of completing one task each day... and mark it off on your calendar. The goal? Well, "no zero days."
Whether it's writing one line of that novel you want to write, or one push up (or one more than yesterday); do it every day, no matter how you feel and — use it as a small step towards a much bigger goal.
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