The idea behind segmented goal workflow is similar to pacing in a marathon. It may seem more productive to tackle the biggest tasks and work for as long as we can, but it has been shown that we can accomplish much more when we are working on a small goal with a predictable schedule of breaks.

While the Time Machine is great at keeping us off our phones, its best use practices call for the these distraction free periods to be used for much more than keeping us off social media. See the section dedicated to our brains on time and deadlines for more.