Whether it's guitar, drawing or spreadsheets, frequency beats duration. Fifteen focused minutes a day adds up to more than a three-hour session once a week.
Why it works
- Your brain consolidates skills between sessions, so more sessions means more consolidation.
- Short sessions are easier to start, so you skip fewer days.
- You stop before you're tired, which keeps practice enjoyable.
How to set it up
- Choose a fixed trigger: after morning coffee, or right after work.
- Prepare your materials the night before.
- Use a timer and stop when it rings, even if you're enjoying it.
- Write one line about what you practised.
After a month, look back at your notes. You'll be surprised.