Have you ever had the experience of being able to be much more productive when working under a tight deadline than without one? If so, that’s because deadlines have a tendency to force your attention toward your task or project rather than succumbing to the myriad of distractions that can grab your attention otherwise.

Power hours — two-hour, highly-focused blocks of time — are one of the secrets to staying focused and productive at work, school and at home. This one technique will help skyrocket your productivity.