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To-Do Lists and Pizza Timers: My Time Management Method

Started by sarach · 6 months ago

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While I was on my Stumbling spree, which you will read about in the next couple of days, I discovered a post made almost two years ago by productivity guru Mark Forster. The article was entitled My Favorite Time Management Tool. Mark’s favor ... Continue reading »

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  • juicy couture velour

    11 months ago

    Really nice and inspiring. Your tips are really nice to have an efficient time table
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  • Dream Interpretation

    11 months ago

    thanks for the excellent idea.actually i don't have any special tools or methods to be more productive.but i think your post gonna help me.waiting for more like this.
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  • James-DigitalKeyToInfo

    11 months ago

    I've been thinking of looking for a timer for this very reason. Downloading and testing it out now.
    I hope that this will help me get over procrastination on some of those not quite pleasant tasks I tend to make last much longer than they need to be.

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  • Suz

    11 months ago

    I'm going to have to check out the Now Do This software... I'm totally dissatisfied with the Outlook task plane. Of course, if I switch to Thunderbird it's task plane might be bettter...
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  • Tim

    11 months ago

    I will have to look for a mac compatible timer. I usually have runaways where I work on one task for hours and forget about the rest.

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  • Website Design Seattle

    11 months ago

    Will have to definitely put the above into action. Stopping for a pizza timer on the way home tonight. :)
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  • kabonfootprint | Amber

    10 months ago

    Indeed this is a good read, but in reality it's very hard to organise time. I do spend over 18 hours to work but I have to admit that only 25% can be counted as productive. Well it's all mind game, one need to plan and act..

    Thanks for this wonderful article.

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  • Mark

    10 months ago

    The best application for To-Do lists is in my oppinion Microsoft Onenote. This is probably the most underrated Office application.
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  • Bali Villas

    10 months ago

    This resouce is good for freelancer like me, i do freelance job and can not manage time well. Thank you for sharing this article
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  • Cheap Xbox 360 For Sale

    10 months ago

    Really nice and inspiring. Your tips are really nice to have an efficient time table
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  • Cenay Nailor

    10 months ago

    Sara, I wanted to share with you my experience with *timers*, since that is one of my sure-fire productivity techniques.

    I am complete agreement with Mark and have found that a 1 hour timer to be a God-send for getting things done.

    I keep a kitchen timer right beside my telephone. When I have a project I need to work on, I set the timer for 55 minutes. During that 55 minutes, I don't check email (even if it *dings*), I don't open any chat windows, in fact, for that 55 minutes, I shut them down. I don't take potty-breaks (it is important to do this BEFORE you start the timer).

    I don't do ANYTHING that isn't directly related to the *task* I am working on.

    You would be amazed at how much you can get done in a 55 minute chunk with no interruptions.

    I highly recommend this technique!

    Cenay'

    PS: Thanks for sharing. As usual, you bring great topics to light.

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  • Lindsay

    10 months ago

    There are quite a few free break reminder programs out there that could be used by those who wince at the idea of buzzing pizza timers. ;) I started using one when I was having trouble with repetitive stress injuries and needed to remind myself to get up and stretch and wiggle my hands around every 15 minutes or so.

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  • kouji

    10 months ago

    i agree with your observations. i also try to time my breaks. :) usually for 15 minutes (they're just short ones), and i find that i don't feel guilty about the break as much, so it's more relaxing.

    i like your observation that anything is bearable if done for only 15 minutes. :) true. will keep that in mind the next time i procastinate. :)

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  • John P.

    6 months ago

    Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful and beneficial to your readers :)
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  • Christy

    4 months ago

    The ANT 4 Pizza Times will definitely be useful. Sometimes when I get going I end up with nine or ten tabs open in my browser and I lose track of what I originally set out to do. If I know I'm on a time limit maybe I'll be more focused and get more done!
    I'm going to try it. Great Ideas
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