#pomodoro

#pomodoro

According to Dr. Jenny Shields, a licensed psychologist based in Texas, this hack is perfect for those "I can't even open my laptop" moments where you feel frozen and overwhelmed. The hope is that once you get over the initial mental hurdle of beginning a task, you'll get on a roll, feel more productive, and sail to the finish line.

With their back to me, Poe, the name I gave the animated brown bean in the Focus Friend app, is stitching up a little storm that will eventually become socks-if I can leave them alone. Unfortunately, I need to check my texts. I cancel the timer after six minutes, which warns me that Poe's knitting will unravel and "they'll be really sad."