The Flowtime Technique Cheat Sheet

Set up a Flowtime chart

You can do it digitally

Or you can set it up by hand with shorthand

1. One task at a time (enter Start Time)
2. Take a break when you need to (Stop Time)
3. Record whether or not you were interrupted (I use this symbol in shorthand — |)
4. Take breaks that are as long or as short as you need them to be (try 3min break for up to 25 min work , 5 min break for up to 40 min work, 7 min break for up to 60 min work, 10 min break for up to 80 min; 15min break for anything over 80 min work. Adjust as needed)
5. Set a timer for breaks
6. Record your work time in minutes
7. Repeat

If you want to read about my reasoning behind Flowtime Technique, check out The Flowtime Technique.

Flowtime Troubleshooting: If you find yourself not taking breaks.