Focus Techniques Beyond Pomodoro

Timeboxing

Schedule tasks into calendar blocks — if it's not on the calendar it won't happen

Constraint creates urgency — Parkinson's law works in your favor

Review at week's end — did the blocks match reality?

Monotasking

One tab, one task — close everything else

Close Slack and email during deep work blocks

Batch similar tasks — context switching is the real time thief

Environment Design

Different spaces for different work — desk for focus, couch for reading

Phone in another room, not just face down

Add friction for distractions, remove friction for good habits