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Single-Tasking Commitment

In every 60-90 min window: one task, one window, one intention.

75 min Advanced

Goal

Restore productive depth by eliminating costly mental task-switching.

Steps

1

Write the single task precisely on paper: "Write intro paragraph for report X".

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You finish in 75 min what took 3 hours multitasking.

Evidence base

School: Deep Work / Attention Research

Founders: Cal Newport · Sophie Leroy · Gloria Mark (2016)

Newport "Deep Work" 2016. Leroy 2009 documented attention residue cost. Mark UC Irvine: post-interruption recovery = 23 min avg.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Single-Tasking Commitment" take?

This exercise takes about 75 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Single-Tasking Commitment"?

You finish in 75 min what took 3 hours multitasking. In the short term: Real progress feeling returns vs "worked all day, no result".

Is "Single-Tasking Commitment" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Deep Work / Attention Research (Cal Newport, Sophie Leroy, Gloria Mark (2016)). Newport "Deep Work" 2016. Leroy 2009 documented attention residue cost. Mark UC Irvine: post-interruption recovery = 23 min avg.

Is "Single-Tasking Commitment" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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