I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus
A software developer shares his experience of abandoning time-tracking practices to improve his creative flow and mental energy. He argues that the administrative burden of tracking tasks often hindered his productivity more than the data helped his business.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing trend among knowledge workers who are prioritizing cognitive flow and creative output over traditional productivity metrics.
Joe Masilotti Jun 11, 2026 1 Share One of the most freeing things I’ve ever done in my business is to stop tracking time.
The article is a personal anecdote about productivity habits and does not touch on political or social issues.
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