Why You Should ALWAYS Time Yourself While Working!

in life •  7 years ago 

womens-day-2147233_960_720.jpg as setting one of those cheap ass kitchen timers! Preferably one of those cute, obnoxious ones that make a loud buzzing sound when they are done.
Like this cutie!

The Benefits of timing yourself

Timing yourself increases productivity. I don't remember where I heard this from, But Work will fill the amount of time you give it.
So if you think " I will do all my household chores today." There is a good chance you'll spend all day doing household chores; you'll procrastinate, You'll do other things. But you won't feel fully productive.
But if you say "I will spend 1-hour doing household chores" You will be more likely to run around very quickly doing as much as you can to get the maximum amount done in that hour.
Sometimes I've done this tactic, And was surprised...
The tasks I gave myself hours to do, Only took around 40 minutes to do. I was able to then use that time to accomplish my other goals!
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You Will Know EXACTLY How Long things Take

Think about a lot of the tasks you often do. How Long do they take for your to complete?
An hour? Two hours? Do you know exactly how long? Or just an estimate?
I used to "guess" that it took 50 minutes to clean my rabbit cages. But I later found out it took 25. That's a big difference.
By knowing exactly how much things take you can give yourself a better To-Do list, and you won't have to beat yourself up when you don't complete every task, or when you get everything done fast, And you have a lot of day left you don't know what to do with.

You'll also know when you are being overloaded by your job Or responsibilities. So at that point, you can easily start "Telling People "NO." This will create stronger relationships because they'll see you as someone who always goes through with their word.

Use the POMODORO Technique to get a variety done!

The Pomodoro technique involves you setting a timer for 20 minutes, doing as much as you can in that time, Then taking a 5-10 minute break, Then doing it over again Or starting a new task. By doing this, you will increase your productivity. During the 5-10 minute break, you can grab a snack, Do some pushups or walk around. This break allows you to mentally disconnect so you can do your work for a longer period of time!
I find myself getting burned out fast! When I use the Pomodoro tactic, That constant refresh helps keep me going all day!

Timing yourself has awesome benefits! If you don't already do that, You should start.


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Yes, or be working while something else is timed - like food being cooked in an oven for 30 minutes. How much work can you do while you're waiting? This helps you identify the amount you make per the time you put into it.

I love doing that!! Thats a good one! I forgot to mention it! I do that with the microwave too.

I have been doing this kind of thing for years and years using those timers or the microwave timers for various chores, tasks, of all kinds etc. Or reminding me when to do something, or stop doing something and move on.

It is called time blocking.

Good post by you friend.

Exactly! Thank you :)

If you can do this, it would build up some serious discipline, whew, need to start doing it.

You do!! hehe

Interesting article. As a solicitor, I have to do real time charging so every second, minute etc is timed. I have a target of 1200 hours a year and lots of non chargeable tasks like team meetings. In fact, it is soul destroying to be ruled by the clock but it does increase efficiency of course!

WOw! That is amazing, Your timing in such detail.

Some of the best advices i ever got .. Thanks.
NOW we're talking "stress relievers" AND productivity as the consequence......
Love it! <3

Exactly :)

On the last job, I could afford to take a nap 1 hour after lunch, after that, my productivity greatly increased. I could appreciate the task with fresh eyes and half asleep my brain was able to find solutions faster.

Exactly! I'm glad you were able to improve your productivity!

What you use time yourself.
Have you used rescuetime
https://www.rescuetime.com

I LOVE that site! Ive been using it for years hehe.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Very efficient tactic. I found out that Siri is absolutely great for this!

Thank you for the good advice!

No problem :)

Is this not adding to your stress levels? Pressure, pressure, pressure!!!X

I am in complete agreement. Most folks do not realize the amount of time that they are investing in a project. Or @steemquestions point -- you then know what tasks they can fit in during those other weird moments of life.

I enjoy it when I remember that there is a good book while I am stuck in a bank line.

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