Comments on: Desktop timers help with productivity

By: Focusize » Archívum » Gyógyulj ki az email függőségből!

Focusize » Archívum » Gyógyulj ki az email függőségből! — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:52:27 +0000

[...] léphetsz ki a függőségből? Kapcsold ki az email figyelőd és állíts be egy órát 15 perces riasztásra. Csak akkor nézz rá a leveleidre, amikor a riasztó megszólal. Tim Ferriss [...]

By: What Can You Do In 60 Minutes? The Timer Hack - Paul Craig

What Can You Do In 60 Minutes? The Timer Hack - Paul Craig — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:25:25 +0000

[...] this isn’t an original idea. You can find other bloggers discussing timer utilization here, here, and here. And they all list a few reasons why you should. Here are my reasons why I [...]

By: Ginginho

Ginginho — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:19:38 +0000

e.ggtimer.com works for me.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:56:36 +0000

You say that XNote Stopwatch is a comparable program for Windows, but it only appears to do timing functions, not alarm clock functions. I’d like just something that I can set daily alarms to go to lunch or start cleaning up to leave, without cluttering my Outlook Calendar or Tasks. Suggestions? I googled, but nothing looked as slick as Alarm Clock 2.

By: Business Development | Social Media Literacy |…words » Productivity- June 8th/09

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:08:11 +0000

[...] Erin Doland of Unclutterer writes about time management strategy with the aid of desktop timers. Ideas on how timers can help you keep on task and remind you to take a break every once and awhile in Desktop Timers Help With Productivity http://unclutterer.com/2009/06.....ductivity/ [...]

By: What I Learned While Doing The Laundry | Laurie Foley

What I Learned While Doing The Laundry | Laurie Foley — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:52:00 +0000

[...] My usual pattern is to put a load of laundry in the washer, start it and then remember it a couple of days later. Yuck. But thanks to one of my favorite blogs, Unclutterer, I have discovered a timer for my Mac. [...]

By: brandy

brandy — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:01:22 +0000

I first got the idea of using a timer from the Fly Lady, and have found it to really help. One idea she has that has really helped me is to time how long it takes to do some task that you regularly procrastinate -like unloading the dishwasher. when you know it only takes you literally 3.5 minutes, then you can no longer use the ‘I don’t have time to do that right now’ excuse.

I have a little kitchen timer because I like to be able to us it in places other than at my desk, but I just started using my iPhone timer and i am liking that.

By: Wellington Grey

Wellington Grey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:36:26 +0000

I’m a huge fan of minuteur for all my timing needs. It’s the best-looking and simplest timer I’ve found, though unfortunately not free.

By: Alesha

Alesha — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:38:21 +0000

Gotta love a high school debater! Thanks for sharing. I use the alarm on my iPhone all the time and have look for about a year for one for my macs. Thanks.

By: PrutsPrinses

PrutsPrinses — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:23:26 +0000

That looks cool Erin, thanks for the link!
I use a simple Ikea kitchen alarm clock to get me studying!
Works great, what I like about it is that I can see at once how long I still have to go on and tell myself “come on, that’s not so long, don’t go doing something else right now, wait until the clock rings!”

By: Rahim

Rahim — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:42:22 +0000

I recently posted on power hours, this is the soft side that helps you use your alarm clock better

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:29:21 +0000

I use TinyAlarm (Mac OSX) by Pixelated Software:

http://www.pixelatedsoftware.c.....index.html

I tried a few different bits of software before I chose this one. One of the things I like about is that it’s uncluttered! Out of the way yet really easy to access with a single click.

I use it to set reminders to take a break, to get back to work, or to check something in the kitchen. Sometimes if I’m having trouble sticking to a task I set myself a timer with the promise that I can take a break if I finish by then.

The alarm is also nice and subtle, and keeps gently reminding you (about every minute) if you ignore it. I hate alarms that loudly and obnoxiously demand my immediate attention – and find them more disruptive than having no alarm at all.

Okay, end rave! It’s good

By: sylrayj

sylrayj — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Another good online timer is http://www.online-stopwatch.com/ – it can work as a timer or a stopwatch. Just remember that you’ve clicked enough spots to get things working!

What my husband and I like to use our timer for is cleaning, doing what we call 20-20’s. Our home is too small for us both to be up cleaning at once, so he works for 20 minutes while I do things at my computer, and we switch when the timer goes, for another 20 minutes. When we’re both participating, we motivate the other, and sometimes there’ll be things he doesn’t know where to place but I do, so I take care of it at the start of my 20 minutes on, and vice versa.

By: Jude

Jude — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:26 +0000

I downloaded Cool Timer from download.com on all my computers. I like it because I can make it purple. I also like this post because one can never have enough timers.

By: Michel

Michel — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:18:29 +0000

Just use David seah’s Ett:
http://davidseah.com/tools/ett/alpha/
Again, no need to buy any software for this.

By: SDreamer

SDreamer — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:57 +0000

I use http://download.cnet.com/Cook-.....96217.html (Cook Timer), works well and it’s pretty simple to use.

By: Jessiejack

Jessiejack — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:59:27 +0000

I use a small table top timer to keep on track. I don’t use it so much for “following my passion” as TuringTestFail discusses but rather to force myself to get those unenjoyable but necessary tasks done that ultimately frees up my time-so I “beat the clock” in emptying the dishwasher (3minutes), unpacking the groceries(10 min) and filing (10 min). I know I can do those chores for at least that long (and then usually it’s done). Otherwise I will put them off. I also set the timer for 15 minute declutter sessions 2-3 times a week. It gets me going and I usually extend the session. I probably should use a computer based timer to set the limits on my reading about decluttering & organization. I can spend hours on that!!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:56:09 +0000

Yay! A high school debater!

As a college debate coach (and before that college and high school debater) I have probably twenty in my desk. I use them to time how long I will spend doing a task (I will do X for 25 minutes, then goof off for 5).

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:47:21 +0000

I charge by the hour for my work, but I’m not always at a set location. I have a cheap timer (less that $5) that has a magnetic clip, which I set on my desk, stick to something metalic, or, most often, carry in my pocket or clipped to my waistband. I work for an hour (beep-beep) and take a 10 min. break.

It has three timers, each with a different sound; one count-up timer; and a clock. I take it with me when I travel and use it for my alarm clock (e.g., if it is 9 pm and I want to be up by 7:30 am, I set a timer for 10 hours and 30 minutes. Then I set a second timer for 5 minutes later, just in case I sleep through the first beeps).

I also use the same timer around the house when I’m doing laundry or cooking and even cleaning house. It helps me stay on task and on time. Instead of feeling like I’m a slave to the timer, I find that my income has increased because I charge for all time worked — and I have more spare time.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:20:58 +0000

Great post! On Ubuntu (or Gnome in XWindows in general), I use timer-applet (http://timerapplet.sourceforge.net/) for these kinds of tasks. There is no alarm clock for a given time of day—only a timer, but I find that it often helps me stay on task.