The Best Time-Saving Technique!

ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO TIMEBOXING

written by

SINDRE FJELLESTAD
Table of Contents

Introduction 03

Pros of Timeboxing 05
8 reasons for why you need to apply
timeboxing. 

How to Timebox 11
Detailed guide of how to perform this
technique

Dealing with Distractions 17

How to deal with the productivity killer #1. 

Tools 19
Tools to use timeboxing. 
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 PROS OF TIMEBOXING
8 reasons why you absolutely need to apply this
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#1 SHARPENS YOUR FOCUS

Have you ever had a work session where you have had
multiple different tasks you need to get done, but you
are constantly bouncing between the different tasks,
not getting anything done? Me too.

During a timebox, your mind should be focused on

one task, the task at hand. Multitasking is forbidden.
This enables you to give the task you are working on,
extra focus.    

#2 INCREASES EFFICIENCY
Have you ever experienced that the day right
before your exam you get a lot done? You are
efficient! When you set an allocated time for a
task with a deadline, you get the right push to
really work within that timetable.

#3 LIFE BALANCE
Timeboxing is NOT only for work-related
tasks. It’s for every part of your life! And it’s
crucial that you dedicate time to the
important things in life with this technique.
Make sure too set aside time for family,
health, relationships, etc.  
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#4 BECOME AWARE OF WHERE
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goes and ensure that you are really making
your time matter . 

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apply timeboxing to your life Having a definite cut . -

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a perfectionist you need to set a maximum period of

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work and KEEP IT ! 

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#6 OVERCOME PROCRASTINATIONS
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"Procrastination is the art of

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them the correct pressure and a solid plan to GET

THINGS DONE You know that you will only be
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working for a set period of time let s say 30 , ’

minutes and then you will get a break . 

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#7 MANAGE YOUR TIME SINKS
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Time sink anything that you spend WAY too
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Checking emails every hour

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#8 CONQUER YOUR DREAMS
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Split your dream intro thousands of mini goals - .

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down into small manageable chunks and the

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Do you want to learn more about goal setting ?

Check out my FREE eBook :

The 4-Step Goal Setting System

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 HOW TO TIMEBOX
By now I have provided you with 8 solid reasons for
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applying this amazing time saving technique into

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your life Now its time to learn HOW we can most

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efficiently use timeboxing to save time and get more

things done . 

Get ready and follow these steps that I will lay out for
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STEP 1: IDENTIFY THE TASKS
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It's all about quality of life and finding

a happy balance between work and
friends and family. - Philip Green

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STEP 3: PEAK PRODUCTIVITY PERIOD
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everything cant be perfect and MOVE ON ! 

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This is the simple process of timeboxing Follow .

these steps and your productivity will go through

the roof Take action and give this system a real
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The way to get started is to quit

talking and begin doing. – Walt
Disney

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 DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS
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around 25 minutes to return to the original task

(check out this study from Gloria Mark ).  

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 DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS
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 For taking the time to read this eBook I really hope .

this was something you got value from and will apply
in your life I really believe this system can increase
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your productivity and make you spend your time on

what matters . 

Remember time is the only thing that we will never

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get back Make sure you use your time to the fullest

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