A timer can keep you motivated
I find it amazing that just by setting a timer I can motivate myself to do so much more. First of all I had to realize that I could do ANYTHING for 15 minutes - no matter how much I didn't want to do it. Fifteen minutes is an achievable goal.
The other view of this is that as an entreprenuer it is so easy to get side tracked and be tied up in a project that when I really need to move on. That little timer can keep me going. Not that what I was doing wasn't valuable or important but at that time I needed to be doing something else. I can set a timer for 15, 20, 30 minutes to allow myself to be completely committed to a project and not lookiing at the clock every few minutes.
The other view of this is that as an entreprenuer it is so easy to get side tracked and be tied up in a project that when I really need to move on. That little timer can keep me going. Not that what I was doing wasn't valuable or important but at that time I needed to be doing something else. I can set a timer for 15, 20, 30 minutes to allow myself to be completely committed to a project and not lookiing at the clock every few minutes.
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Time Your Minutes, They will Grow into Hours
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Timers for Kids
They can really be motivated
A great motivator for getting children to help complete a project is to set a timer. If they know they only have to clean there room for 15 minutes they will rush around to get it done - knowing they can be back at their previous play/movie/game in just a few minutes. Instead of yelling at them continually to pick up or put away, let them know there is a set limit of time. If they work that set time (15 minutes is a good time but see what they can do in just 5 minutes) they can play and you won't yell. Isn't that a win, win for both of you?It works on outside projects as well as inside projects. With school starting it might be good for getting home work done.
The Place I Went to learn more about using my timer....
or to find an awesome timer.
- FlyLady.net
- This site gives you the tools to take control of your Chaos. The shop has a fantastic timer but you can use any that you have to use these strategies.
- Timer - on Wikipedia
- Details on different types of timers, eletronic, computer, and others.
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They will keep you right on track.
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It's time for you to talk about timers.
What is the best use you have found for a timer?
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- SoyCandleLover-Maker SoyCandleLover-Maker Mar 28, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
- Hi. I was going to feature your Best Grandma Ever lens, but I guess the ever pages can't be featured using the pre-built format. Then I came upon this lens. Perfect fit! Great minds think alike? It's not published yet, but try tomorrow if you have any interest. 5 Stars ! :D
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- Jimmie Jimmie Oct 10, 2008 @ 10:02 am
- I MUST use my timer when baking. I take it all over the house, wherever I am. Otherwise I always forget I'm baking until I smell BURNING! :-(
Horray for the timer.
We use the timer for spelling and sometimes math (homeschool).
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- spirituality spirituality Oct 10, 2008 @ 4:55 am
- I can't imagine using a timer for writing stuff. I do think it might help. Online it's just so easy to loose track of time... but still, I don't think it's for me.
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- Joan4 Joan4 Oct 8, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
- Oh I love my timer! I even write my list in 10 or 15 min segments of time! This is a great lens and a super lens idea!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
- I think it's a great idea. I forget to use a timer but when I do it works gret.
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