Monitoring time spent on activities can provide valuable insights into productivity, task duration, and focus areas. A traditional approach is using a time-tracking app, which requires diligent logging and categorization. Alternatively, a productivity journal offers a less intrusive method to track time, focusing on the act of writing down tasks completed and time spent, without requiring frequent log entries or category sorting. This approach can be as flexible as needed, allowing for various methods such as daily, weekly, or interstitial journaling. The choice of tool depends on personal preference, with digital options like Google Docs, Microsoft Word Online, Evernote, and OneNote offering features like search functionality, labels, and tags to enhance organization and accessibility. Ultimately, the key is finding a method that works daily and reviewing entries regularly to gain valuable insights into productivity patterns.