Ask HN: How do you track your time for productivity and well-being?

1 ednite 4 8/3/2025, 3:54:13 PM
Whenever I start feeling overwhelmed with too many priorities, not enough focus, I fall back on a habit that’s helped me for years: tracking my time in 15-minute blocks. I’ll stick with it for weeks, sometimes months.

It’s one of the few practices that consistently boosts both my productivity and peace of mind.

I’ve reflected a lot on why it works for me, but I’m curious if others here do something similar? Do you track your time continuously, or only when you feel the need to reset? Any tools, methods, or small rituals that have worked well for you?

Thanks for your comments. I really enjoy hearing different perspectives and learning how others approach things.

Comments (4)

Rotundo · 51m ago
My solution to having more tasks than time is simple: I start saying no.
ednite · 47m ago
100% agree! I learned that lesson a little later in life, but now I protect my “yes” like it’s a bitcoin.

That said, as someone who loves juggling multiple projects, time tracking really helps me map things out and stay grounded.

Appreciate your comment!

oriettaxx · 1h ago
Toggl is super!

but the 'secret' is to work by the hour: you do not waste valuable time: and if y do you are paid for it

ednite · 1h ago
Interesting. Thanks for the tip.