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Criterion
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Purposedifferent
An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
15-45 min1-2 h Setup, laufend25 min Zyklen15-30 min Planung, laufend
Participantsdifferent
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Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
PlanningTime managementFocus
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