Time Boxing - The Secret Weapon for Peak Productivity and Work-Life Balance

Time boxing is a time management technique where you allocate a fixed time period, known as a time box, to each planned activity.

Go from Overwhelmed to in Control: Embrace Time Boxing for a More Organised and Fulfilling Life

Have you ever lost track of time while you focused on something you enjoyed while not getting the things done that were on your list?

Today I want to write about a productivity technique that can help with this: Time Boxing.

What is Time Boxing?

Time boxing is a time management technique where you allocate a fixed time period, known as a time box, to each planned activity.

Let's assume you are going to write an article, like I'm doing right now. I have set a 25-minute timer for this. I will not write longer than these 25 minutes, and I will only write during this time. I will not check my phone or look at notifications. The only thing I will do is write.

These are the only two rules for time boxing: Allocate a fixed time and then focus on doing only that activity.

Benefits of Time Boxing for Productivity

The benefits are vast.

Through having a structure, focus and output are enhanced. It allows you …