Hey there! I'm Hazel, and welcome to The Productivity Stack: Essential Life Hacks.
I know exactly what you're feeling right now. It's mid-July 2025, and the summer heat isn't just outside - it's burning through your motivation and focus. Maybe you're staring at your to-do list feeling overwhelmed, wondering how you'll navigate through another demanding day where everything seems to be competing for your attention.
Today, I want to share a productivity hack that's going to be like a cool breeze cutting through that mental fog: The 90-20 Method. Think of your brain like a high-performance engine. Just like a car needs strategic pit stops, your mind needs intentional breaks to perform at its peak.
Here's how it works. You'll work in laser-focused 90-minute blocks, followed by a crisp 20-minute reset. During those 90 minutes, you're completely immersed - no emails, no social media, no interruptions. It's just you and your most important work. Imagine creating a force field of concentration around yourself.
Those 20-minute breaks aren't about scrolling or passive recovery. They're active restoration. Take a walk, do some stretching, hydrate, or practice a quick meditation. You're essentially giving your brain a strategic recharge, not just a pause.
Now, let me layer in three bonus tips to amplify this method:
First, prepare your environment before those 90-minute blocks. Clear your workspace, have water nearby, silence notifications. Create a zone that screams productivity.
Second, track your energy, not just time. Some days you might need shorter focus windows. Listen to your internal rhythm.
Third, bookend your day with a quick planning session. Fifteen minutes in the morning to map your 90-minute blocks, and fifteen in the evening to reflect and adjust.
The magic happens when you treat your attention like the precious resource it is. You're not just managing time - you're curating an experience of focused, meaningful work.
As you walk away from this episode, I want you to choose one project today where you'll apply the 90-20 Method. Just one. See how it transforms your approach.
Remember, productivity isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters, with intention and presence.
Until next time, I'm Hazel. Stay focused, stay curious, and keep building your productivity stack.
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