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

Christy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:08:48 -0000

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

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

John P. — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:12:54 -0000

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 :)

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

kouji — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:06:14 -0000

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

Lindsay — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:41:56 -0000

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

Cenay Nailor — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:31:40 -0000

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

Cheap Xbox 360 For Sale — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:34:58 -0000

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

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

Bali Villas — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:09:58 -0000

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

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

Mark — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:53:11 -0000

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

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

kabonfootprint | Amber — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:47:29 -0000

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

Website Design Seattle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:37:04 -0000

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

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Tim — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:03:45 -0000

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

Suz — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:21:59 -0000

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...

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

James-DigitalKeyToInfo — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:31:59 -0000

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

Dream Interpretation — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:52:42 -0000

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.

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

juicy couture velour — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:21:02 -0000

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