In the 1980s, Francesco Cirillo came up with the technique. Using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer, he'd study for 25 minutes ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay It’s hard not to feel scatterbrained in today’s work environment.

When you think of time management, two objects instantly come to mind: your watch, and your elaborately protracted to-do list. But how often have you actually completed the items on your to-do list?

I depend on a to-do list to keep my days as efficient as possible. Without a to-do list, I'd forget anything and everything I have to do. Fortunately, Android has many to-do list apps ready to help ...

You know you can't get it all done in one day, so a daily list is probably not your friend. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well ...