What You Need To Know About the 52 and 17 Rule

Journal, Positive Life, Productivity

Have you ever heard about this cool productivity hack called the “rule of 52 and 17”? If you haven’t, let me tell you, it’s a method that’s been gaining a lot of popularity in the workplace. Basically, the rule of 52 and 17 is a short burst work method that’s been proven to increase productivity in a lot of different settings.

So, how does it work? Well, it’s actually a variation of the Pomodoro technique, which you might already be familiar with. The idea is to work for a certain amount of time, and then take a break for a specified number of minutes. With the rule of 52 and 17, you work for 52 minutes straight before taking a 17-minute break. During those 52 minutes, you focus solely on your work, without any distractions or interruptions. And then, during those 17 minutes, you can do whatever you want – grab a snack, take a walk, or even just chill out for a bit.

Now, you might be wondering, why would anyone want to work for 52 minutes straight without a break? Isn’t that kind of crazy? Well, the thing is, a lot of work tasks take longer than the 25-minute blocks of the Pomodoro technique. Plus, having a timer go off every 25 minutes can really disrupt your flow. With the longer work sessions of the rule of 52 and 17, you can really get into the zone and make some serious progress on your tasks. And then, during the 17-minute breaks, you can recharge your batteries and come back to your work feeling refreshed and ready to go.

But does it actually work? The answer is yes! The creators of the rule of 52 and 17 based it on their employee-tracking software, which has been used by thousands of companies all over the world. They found that employees who took regular, effective breaks were way more productive than those who worked for hours on end without a break. The 52-minute work sessions give you enough time to really dive deep into your work, and the 17-minute breaks give you enough time to fully disengage and come back to your work with fresh eyes.

So, if you’re looking for a new productivity hack to try out, why not give the rule of 52 and 17 a shot? It’s a great way to increase your productivity while also giving your brain the rest it needs to function at its best. Plus, who doesn’t love a good break every once in a while?

Being More Efficient With Your Time

Journal, Learning, Positive Life, Self Discovery

Personal experience has shown one true thing: maximizing your productivity, happiness, peace, or impact can best be accomplished if you clearly understand the Rules of Time.

Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don’t know how you want to spend it. In managing time, the desired objective is more important than the clock. To paraphrase Mr. Gary Vaynerchuck, know where you want to go and spend your time on the things that get you there.

The way we can lock in those things to get us there include the following:

  1. HAVE GOALS

Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don’t know how you want to spend it. In managing time, the “compass is more important than the clock”. Know where you want to go and put your energy into those things that will ensure your success. (more…)