Hey there, welcome to The Productivity Stack: Essential Life Hacks. I'm Hazel, and today I want to talk directly to you about something I know you're struggling with right now.
Picture this: It's June 9th, 2025, and you're feeling that familiar overwhelm. Your to-do list looks like a mountain, and your energy feels more like a flickering candle than a blazing fire. I get it. Productivity isn't just about checking boxes - it's about creating space for what truly matters.
Today, I'm going to introduce you to what I call the "90-Minute Focus Flow" - a game-changing approach that can transform how you work and live. Imagine your workday as a series of focused sprints, not an endless marathon of exhaustion.
Here's how it works. Every 90 minutes, your brain naturally shifts its attention and energy. Instead of fighting against this natural rhythm, we're going to work with it. Set a timer for 90 minutes of pure, uninterrupted work. No emails, no notifications, no distractions. Just you and your most important task.
But here's the magic - after those 90 minutes, take a deliberate 15-20 minute break. Not a scroll-through-social-media break, but a true reset. Take a walk, do some stretching, drink water, breathe deeply. Let your brain recover and recalibrate.
This isn't just a technique - it's a philosophy of respecting your natural energy cycles. Think of it like interval training for your productivity. Short, intense bursts followed by strategic recovery.
Three additional tips to supercharge this approach:
First, identify your most critical task the night before. Have it ready and waiting.
Second, create a distraction-free environment. Put your phone on do not disturb.
Third, track your progress. Notice how your focus and energy improve.
As we wrap up, I want you to take one simple action. Right now, look at your day and identify one task where you'll apply the 90-Minute Focus Flow. Just one. Small steps create massive transformation.
Remember, productivity isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters, with intention and energy.
Until next time, I'm Hazel. Stay focused, stay intentional, and keep building your productivity stack.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI