Nitu Mohanka explains time boxing: schedule a specific time slot for a task, write it down, and work in a distraction-free space. Pre-allocating time makes the work feel less overwhelming and cuts procrastination.
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Here is the hack that I use to become absolutely productive by having a focused time for the task in hand. I use the time boxing technique. How that works is that you pre-decide a time on which you will do that task. So say for example, you have to do a task and you don't know how to do it and you are not able to focus, there is just too much distraction. What to do? Just in your mind, write it down on a paper that this is the time Say, for example, on Monday between 10 to 12, I will finish this task. So what happens is in your mind you have already given a seat that okay, I don't have to get overwhelmed about this task right now. I have a schedule for this. I will do it on Monday between 10 to 12 p.m. And if you can sit down at that time, sit in a distraction-free place, and ensure that you take that two hours of time only for that particular task. There is no way that you will not be able to complete this task. It helps a lot in procrastination also. Very, very easy hack to complete your task on time.