Comments on: My Timer http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/ simple is beautiful Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Best of the Best « John The Mediator http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-7870 The Best of the Best « John The Mediator Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:25:48 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-7870 [...] Set time limits for yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – viaRemodeling This Life [...] [...] Set time limits for yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – viaRemodeling This Life [...]

]]> By: Simple Ways to Start a Productive Day | Remodeling This Life http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3573 Simple Ways to Start a Productive Day | Remodeling This Life Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:00:51 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3573 [...] timer - I’ve mentioned before my use of a timer for productivity around the [...] [...] timer – I’ve mentioned before my use of a timer for productivity around the [...]

]]> By: Toys R Us Coupons and Age Discrimination http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 Toys R Us Coupons and Age Discrimination Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:39:02 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3100 [...] My Timer @ Remodeling This Life [...] [...] My Timer @ Remodeling This Life [...]

]]> By: 22 Swift Tips to Increase Your Productivity : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3070 22 Swift Tips to Increase Your Productivity : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:24:37 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3070 [...] Set time limits for yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – via Remodeling This Life [...] [...] Set time limits for yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – via Remodeling This Life [...]

]]> By: Darla http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3066 Darla Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:20:23 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3066 I'm definitely a flitter too. I bore easily. Must have variety. I’m definitely a flitter too. I bore easily. Must have variety.

]]> By: 22 Swift Tips for Increased Productivity | Marc and Angel Hack Life http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3065 22 Swift Tips for Increased Productivity | Marc and Angel Hack Life Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:40:32 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3065 [...] Set time limits and time yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – via Remodeling This Life [...] [...] Set time limits and time yourself. – “One of the simplest things I do to increase my productivity is to use a timer throughout the day. I don’t always need it, but on days when I need the boost, it is the first thing I turn to.  For 30 minutes, I work like this, racing the clock and challenging myself to have it all done before the buzzer goes off.  By the end, I am exhilarated, accomplished, and feel relaxed because I am no longer looking at what was an overwhelming mess 30 minutes earlier.” – via Remodeling This Life [...]

]]> By: Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3050 Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:20:21 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3050 I use a timer too! I've never used it for the kids, although good idea. But I use it for cleaning. I only set it for 15 minutes though, and I only clean one room. But I do it every day, just to keep up with it. 15 minutes doesn't sound so bad when you are feeling lazy. And its amazing what you can get done in 15. I use a timer too! I’ve never used it for the kids, although good idea. But I use it for cleaning. I only set it for 15 minutes though, and I only clean one room. But I do it every day, just to keep up with it. 15 minutes doesn’t sound so bad when you are feeling lazy. And its amazing what you can get done in 15.

]]> By: Emily http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3018 Emily Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:11:59 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3018 @prairiechick - love the clutter boxes idea! @bella casa - I could never get into the Fly Lady - I don't like wearing shoes in my house and there were WAY too many emails. Talk about inbox clutter! I guess I made my own version :) @prairiechick – love the clutter boxes idea!

@bella casa – I could never get into the Fly Lady – I don’t like wearing shoes in my house and there were WAY too many emails. Talk about inbox clutter! I guess I made my own version :)

]]> By: Bella Casa http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3017 Bella Casa Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:06:25 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3017 That is really a good idea about the cleaning! I only use my time for cooking and the occassional time out for my 4 year old. But to use it for a quick cleaning spurt, that is really smart. I need to subscribe to The Fly Lady again. She sends too many emails, but I do like the reminders to get up and purge! Really helps :) Bella Bella Casas last blog post..<a href="http://bella1104.blogspot.com/2008/09/faux-flower-debate-its-party.html" rel="nofollow">The Faux Flower Debate - It's A Party!</a> That is really a good idea about the cleaning! I only use my time for cooking and the occassional time out for my 4 year old. But to use it for a quick cleaning spurt, that is really smart. I need to subscribe to The Fly Lady again. She sends too many emails, but I do like the reminders to get up and purge! Really helps :)

Bella

Bella Casas last blog post..The Faux Flower Debate – It’s A Party!

]]> By: Prairie Chick http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/09/09/using-a-timer-for-productivity-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3013 Prairie Chick Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:03:37 +0000 http://www.remodelingthislife.com/?p=818#comment-3013 Timer junkie here. I use it for everything. And your post reminds me so much of myself. I have started to implement bins into my "room rescues" (the mad dash against the timer) so that I don't waste time flitting back and forth. I set my timer for 10 min's per room if things are out of control, 5 on an upkeep day. anything I find that doesn't belong in the room I'm working on goes into the bin, to be carried into the next room after the timer goes off. The bin follows me from room to room, and I take out what needs to be put away, and throw in stuff that needs to keep moving. I also use what I call "clutter boxes" situated in strategic locations throughout my house. One in the dining room, one in the living room, and one in both the main floor and second floor landings. As I'm going about my day whenever I see "clutter" laying around I quickly pick it up and toss it into the nearest clutter box. The clutter boxes either get dealt with during the room rescues, or get assigned as discipline duty to one of the kids. Prairie Chicks last blog post..<a href="http://prairieprologue.blogspot.com/2008/09/after-apple-picking.html" rel="nofollow">After Apple Picking</a> Timer junkie here. I use it for everything. And your post reminds me so much of myself. I have started to implement bins into my “room rescues” (the mad dash against the timer) so that I don’t waste time flitting back and forth. I set my timer for 10 min’s per room if things are out of control, 5 on an upkeep day. anything I find that doesn’t belong in the room I’m working on goes into the bin, to be carried into the next room after the timer goes off. The bin follows me from room to room, and I take out what needs to be put away, and throw in stuff that needs to keep moving.

I also use what I call “clutter boxes” situated in strategic locations throughout my house. One in the dining room, one in the living room, and one in both the main floor and second floor landings. As I’m going about my day whenever I see “clutter” laying around I quickly pick it up and toss it into the nearest clutter box. The clutter boxes either get dealt with during the room rescues, or get assigned as discipline duty to one of the kids.

Prairie Chicks last blog post..After Apple Picking

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