Now List
Focus on the present moment
The Now List framework involves focusing on the present moment and giving your attention to only one activity at a time.
- Focus on the present moment
- Give your attention to only one activity at a time
- Use a timer to keep yourself on track
- Choose one activity to focus onSelect one activity from the To Do Today sheet to focus onPro tipUse the Pomodoro Technique to work on the activityWarningDon't get distracted by other activities
- Give your attention to the activityFocus on the activity and give it your full attentionPro tipUse a timer to keep yourself on trackWarningDon't multitask
Using the Now List framework to focus on a task
Bob uses the Now List framework to focus on a task, giving his full attention to the activity and using a timer to keep himself on track
OutcomeBob is able to stay focused and complete the task efficiently
Not focusing on one activity at a time
Not focusing on one activity at a time can lead to multitasking and decreased productivity
Not giving your attention to the activity
Not giving your attention to the activity can lead to distractions and decreased productivity
The Now List framework was developed as part of the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method that involves working in focused 25-minute increments, called Pomodoros, separated by 5-minute breaks.
Source · BOOK
Pomodoro Technique Illustrated The Easy Way to Do More in - Staffan Nöteberg, Francesco Cirillo