Have you ever wondered how to increase your productivity and achieve your goals on time and on target? Then read on!

Multitasking used to be considered a practice that could make you more productive. However, recent studies have shown that multitasking prevents you from being productive and prevents you from finishing your tasks on time.

In addition, it has been proven that overworking yourself prevents you from achieving your goals, as well as not giving yourself breaks and not balancing your work and personal life. There are several techniques that allow you to organize yourself better and get ahead with your daily activities, such as the Pomodoro Technique. But what does it consist of?

This technique consists of using a timer to divide your work into four 25-minute blocks of time separated by a 5-minute break. At the end of these blocks, you take a long break of 25 to 30 minutes. What you should do is focus on a single task for 25 minutes. If new ideas or pending tasks come to you, write them down, this will help you to build a to-do list and will prevent you from getting distracted from what you are doing.

What are the benefits of using this technique? 

• Reset your mind to perform better every day.
• Manage distractions and your time to accomplish your goals. 
• Have a greater sense of responsibility and order with your daily tasks.
• Practice skills to improve your productivity.
• Keep your motivation up.
• Fewer feelings of pressure and stress. 

At the beginning you might feel overwhelmed but once you learn to organize yourself you will see that it will be a great way to work. 

How to start?

1. Choose your tasks by relevance 
2. It’s recommended to do 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of rest, but you can start with 10 minutes of work, rest 2, or 15 minutes of work and rest 4. 
3. Eliminate distractions and avoid taking your cell phone during your breaks. 
4. At the beginning, calculate the time that each task takes you, so you can modify the time you need until you reach 25 minutes at a stretch. 
5. If you fail, repeat and improve. 

How can you avoid failing using this technique?

If you are doing a task that takes 4 or more short sessions, try to divide it into subtasks, so you can structure it better.

If a task is very complex and you have difficulty concentrating on it, instead of dedicating a whole day to it, you can spread it out in short sessions over several days.

Do not dedicate your breaks to the phone, social networks or video games.

Now, put it into practice and see results!