13 Time Management Techniques to Boost Your Productivity - Motion
From the Pomodoro technique to the Eisenhower Matrix, the Rapid Planning Method, and more, time management techniques can help you set realistic goals.
task management tool
Planning ahead and prioritizing your tasks based on their importance and urgency can help you stay organized and avoid last-minute stress. Use a planner or <anchor>task management tool</anchor> to plan your day, week, or month in advance. This will help you remain on track and avoid distractions.
The #1 AI Task Manager | Don't Sweat Work Fires & Last Minute Tasks | Motion
The #1 AI Task Manager \| Don't Sweat Work Fires & Last Minute Tasks \| Motion

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Features

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Calendar](/calendar) [![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e36bdda8ba12b37a175dc_folder.svg)\
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Project Manager](/project-manager) [![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/61852ef1d99d33ec224727fc_check.svg)\
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Task Manager](/task-manager) [![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/61852d33f5fd0d34daac9fa2_link.svg)\
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Meeting Assistant](/meeting-assistant) [![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/61852ecf0638881e66ce1d12_monitor.svg)\
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Integrations](/integrations)

Use Cases

Service Businesses

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IT Service Providers](/use-cases/it-service-providers)

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Marketing Agencies](/use-cases/marketing-agencies)

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Design Agencies](/use-cases/design-agencies)

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Law Firms](/use-cases/law-firms)

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Consulting Businesses](/use-cases/consulting-businesses)

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Trades People](/use-cases/trades-people)

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Repair and Installation Firms](/use-cases/repair-and-installation-firms)

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Real Estate Management](/use-cases/real-estate-management)

Functional Teams

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Startups](/use-cases/startups)

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Product Teams](/use-cases/product-teams)

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Marketing Teams](/use-cases/marketing-teams)

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Sales Teams](/use-cases/sales-teams)

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Executive Teams](/use-cases/executive-teams)

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# AI Task Management App

## To-do lists are dead.

The Motion Task Manager doesn’t just manage and organize your tasks. It prioritizes and adds tasks to your schedule to make sure you complete everything by deadline.

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No more to-do lists. No more siloed project management tools. Way more work getting done.

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![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e343d1323ed273d2fbd6c_task-manager-hero.webp)

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50,000+ Customers Use Motion

When I add tasks to Motion, the likelihood of me actually getting them done goes up quite a bit.

Ish Baid

Founder & CEO, Virtually

## A dramatically faster and better way to create tasks.

![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e26af5a1275531751fe43_monitor-icon.svg)

### Input tasks with one click.

Input tasks with one click or via keyboard. Never stop what you’re doing to write down a to-do.

![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e26b6b3c7bca7416ebac1_recurring-icon.svg)

### Create recurring tasks.

Create daily or weekly tasks. Motion will block time on your calendar each day or week to get them done.

![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e2481d8a62b8a10be25c3_calendar-icon.svg)

### Do tasks on your schedule.

Create and select custom time windows for tasks. Motion will schedule tasks within those windows.

![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e26c8ef1d7140a48ccb2e_notes-icon.svg)

### Keep detailed notes.

Store all of the information about your task for easy access.

![Adding a task in Motion](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/62879b87efb0a885654d0807_auto-task-manager-1.webp)

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## Get wayyyyyy more tasks done each day.

Take those tasks off a list. And move them onto your schedule. Motion schedules tasks into your day — in between meetings and at the optimal times.

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![Tasks automatically added to calendar](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/628e291be63988411894c960_tasks-move.webp)

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## Bring on the work fires and last-minute meetings.

Don’t let distractions and interruptions stop you from getting stuff done.

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Motion reprioritizes tasks for you. If a last minute meeting or work fire pops up, Motion will reschedule your tasks in 1 click.

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![Popup showing that a task won't be completed by the deadline.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/62879b874fb2ae61f3fbbc06_int-cal-3.webp)

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## Focus pocus.

Don’t let distractions stop you. Motion will keep a small banner on your screen to remind you to focus on your current task.

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![Focus banner in Motion](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fcb349058268443b1f5dbdb/61848b4a8e6eb05fb5ddf112_focus%20banner.png)

## Put Motion to the test.

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See firsthand how it’s revolutionizing productivity, work, and happiness.

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