I'm glad that I finally listened to this one. That Parkinson's law is a great tip. I used it to study for and pass an exam for my license. Timer 50 minutes to study then a timed 10 minute break. I did it for 3 days and passed my test. It works. I also know that this works because I am so easily distracted. It would give me a more focused goal that's tangible with a real deadline in real time.
I make a checklist of things I plan to accomplish on a particular day. It give me such a feeling of accomplishment when I strike through a completed task.
I use the timer on my phone and my computer. I set 30 minute timer on my phone to read. I set a 60 minute timer on my computer, to complete my projects. But I never set a time to clear out the clutter, this is great. Thanks
Nice! I like the Parkinson's Law concept. I usually apply a mental timer, but I think using an actual timer is safer, because sometimes (not often) I go over my desired time frame😀. Great tip! 👍
Mine is : making a huge list of all that I want to do, then selecting a few from it which need to do today.....in a smaller list and yes - tick off what gets done, one by one.
That was great advice Patrice, timed tasks helps keep you focused. Not only is it a good idea for tasks like clearing clutter or cleaning tasks it will also work for work activities or reading assignments. I have the Amazon Echo and I can tell it to set a timer for so and so minutes, very convenient.
Patrice Washington I've been doing this when my children were toddlers. I don't work from home so clearing the clutter on the phone is used to distract me from starting multiple areas that may need work ! Just mostly help focus on that one spot.
I'm glad that I finally listened to this one. That Parkinson's law is a great tip. I used it to study for and pass an exam for my license. Timer 50 minutes to study then a timed 10 minute break. I did it for 3 days and passed my test. It works. I also know that this works because I am so easily distracted. It would give me a more focused goal that's tangible with a real deadline in real time.
Thanks for sharing! Definitely gonna try this! I also try to tidy up before bed to have a fresh start in the morning but it doesn’t always happen
I make a checklist of things I plan to accomplish on a particular day. It give me such a feeling of accomplishment when I strike through a completed task.
I use the timer on my phone and my computer. I set 30 minute timer on my phone to read. I set a 60 minute timer on my computer, to complete my projects. But I never set a time to clear out the clutter, this is great. Thanks
I love that you set a timer to read. I'm going to try that one, Toi! Thank you!
Wow.. That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Nice! I like the Parkinson's Law concept. I usually apply a mental timer, but I think using an actual timer is safer, because sometimes (not often) I go over my desired time frame😀. Great tip! 👍
It's something about carrying around the physical timer and that obnoxious ring too. LOL!
Patrice Washington Exactly. Lol! Oh, I look forward to meeting you and Doreen on Saturday! Oops, and also Paul! ☺
I love this!! I use the timer on my phone and this works! Glad to have a name for it!! Be blessed!!
LOVE IT! Keep up the good work!
Love it! I've been working on clearing the clutter. I will be applying the Parkinson's Law concept.
Let me know how it goes!
Mine is : making a huge list of all that I want to do, then selecting a few from it which need to do today.....in a smaller list and yes - tick off what gets done, one by one.
That was great advice Patrice, timed tasks helps keep you focused. Not only is it a good idea for tasks like clearing clutter or cleaning tasks it will also work for work activities or reading assignments. I have the Amazon Echo and I can tell it to set a timer for so and so minutes, very convenient.
Great to here that Tonya!
I need that I spend too much time cleaning and not getting money making task done
Music timmer for me if I get a whole track and half the house is not clean I'm doomed. so i opt recelty to get hrough 2 songs for each section.
I believe my secret weapon would be clearing clutter while taking phone calls helps me get my blood flowing.
You must have great focus! How long have you been doing that?
Patrice Washington I've been doing this when my children were toddlers. I don't work from home so clearing the clutter on the phone is used to distract me from starting multiple areas that may need work ! Just mostly help focus on that one spot.