Why do I have a shot glass and redbull bottlecaps on my desk?

So, am I drinking Redbull and vodka all day?

No, but great guess though.

I can't maintain my Balmer peak that long.

Redbull pull tabs and the shot glass are part of my productivity stack.

The missing piece of the puzzle is a timer.

I'm a big follower of the Pomodoro Technique, which helps you get things done by working for a period of time and taking a break, usually on a 25-minute work and 5-minute break schedule.

So now here is how this shot glass, tab, and Pomodoro system works:

1. Start a Pomodoro session which is 25 mins work and 5 mins break

2. Place a pull tab into the shot glass for each cycle completed

3. Repeat 1 & 2 until all can tops are in the shot glass

Simple? Yep, and it works wonders for me.

I tried numerous apps to track my productivity when working, but none seem as effective as placing each pull tab into a shot glass.

Plus, seeing the tabs scattered is a reminder throughout the day that I haven't been able to engage in deep work.

Find what works for you.