I just can't shake off the feeling that all those "be productive" techniques are nothing else than means to force oneself to do something one don't want at all. Human psyche will take a serious tall on these activities, even if one have a positive reinforcement system well set around them.
Life is often to a large part about doing sth you don't want at all but you simply have to do or face consequences which are harsher than those somethings. Or surprisingly not that bad at all and you come to realize your model of life was lacking. Either way - no technique designed for becoming more disciplined will help you distinguish between what is worth doing or not. I put all my eggs into the meditation basket. Meditation makes me less anxious, my mind clearer and more focused. All those qualities help me understand better what I want and need and then act upon it even if doing so is uncomfortable.
