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Productivity · 15 minutes

15 Minute Productivity Timer

Fifteen minutes is the smallest unit that still moves a project. Use it to close loops rather than open new ones.

15 Minute Productivity Timer

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Why a 15 minute productivity timer works

  • Finish something rather than start something
  • Stack three blocks for a 45-minute sprint
  • End by writing the next first step

Output over a week is decided by how many blocks you actually start, not by how long the good ones ran. Short and repeatable beats long and occasional.

How to spend the fifteen minutes

MinuteWhat to do
0-2Pick the loop closest to being closed
2-13Close it rather than opening anything new
13-15Move the finished item off the list

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Questions people ask

How many 15 minute blocks fit in a working day?

A standard eight-hour day holds thirty-two of them, but four to six protected blocks is a realistic target once meetings, email and thinking time are counted.

Is 15 minutes too short to be useful at work?

For anything with a long warm-up, yes. For admin, decisions, replies and first drafts it is close to ideal, and those are most of a working week.

Do I need to plan anything before starting the 15 minute productivity timer?

Decide the single task first and say it out loud. A block that starts with 'what should I do' loses its first three minutes, which is a fifth of the session.

Does the 15 minute productivity timer work offline?

After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.