Stress Less Hack: Do One Thing at a Time

Doing one thing at a time in short bursts is a great way to get things done.

Here’s how to do it.

Turn off and remove from your environment (if you can) all technology distractions and work on only one thing for 25 minutes.
Then, take a five-minute break, and repeat (another 25-minute work burst, then a 5-minute break) and repeat.
After that, work for another 25 minutes and take a 15-minute break.

How was it?

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About the Author: Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist (PSY13822) and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is a trainer and consultant for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior. He is the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as seven books. Dr. Tompkins treats adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety disorders (panic, worry, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety), stress, insomnia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting), elimination disorders (enuresis and encopresis), and Tourette’s and tic disorders. For an appointment, call 510.652.4455 ext. 3 To learn more about Dr. Tompkins, visit his profile here.