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Time management tools

by andrea_vk
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Hi, I am lost at what to use as a time management. The computer calendars are okay, but I am also away from the computer, and do not have a fancy phone, it does have a calendar but it is the small phones .

I have been also looking at a 24 hour planner but cannot find one that is nice. peprhaps that I can do online and then print to take with me, but then of I need to change need to reprint.
At the end I end up not using it.
I need something that it is easy to change, with kids plans can change often,.

I would love to hear what you use and see if I can find any ideas for myself.

Thank you
Andrea
#management #time #tools
  • Profile picture of the author USGTMauthor
    I have a bunch of free ebooks on my site using simple paper methods, good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author IrisEyes
    I think you can use 'Remember the Milk' browse and search for it.. it's robust
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    • Profile picture of the author andrea_vk
      Thank you, I will have a look at both.

      Andrea
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  • Profile picture of the author fernandorc
    I think if you prioritize and put first the most important things to do first and then the rest, you will have time for a lot of thing, but you need to stick with the plan
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  • Profile picture of the author hodari
    There is some software called "The Action Machine" that is really good. Just do quick search for it. Very cheap. At the end of the day you can print out what you did for the day to see who much "real" time you spend on your online efforts.
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    • Profile picture of the author Stephen Dean
      Lately I've just been using a blank spiral bound, college-ruled notebook. On Monday I write down what I want to accomplish for the week, each morning I write down what I want to accomplish for the day - and if I don't make it I roll the task over to the next day/week.

      It's that simple. If you make it too complicated you can waste time and procrastinate by getting organized. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but get to work!

      Cheers,
      Stephen
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      • Profile picture of the author rcritchett
        Originally Posted by Stephen Dean View Post

        Lately I've just been using a blank spiral bound, college-ruled notebook. On Monday I write down what I want to accomplish for the week, each morning I write down what I want to accomplish for the day - and if I don't make it I roll the task over to the next day/week.

        It's that simple. If you make it too complicated you can waste time and procrastinate by getting organized. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but get to work!

        Cheers,
        Stephen
        I like your approach Stephen.

        I particularly align with the fact that if you make it too complicated, you can seriously waste some time!
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      • Profile picture of the author TimoK
        Originally Posted by Stephen Dean View Post

        Lately I've just been using a blank spiral bound, college-ruled notebook. On Monday I write down what I want to accomplish for the week, each morning I write down what I want to accomplish for the day - and if I don't make it I roll the task over to the next day/week.

        It's that simple. If you make it too complicated you can waste time and procrastinate by getting organized. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but get to work!

        Cheers,
        Stephen
        Simple yet effective system. I use this kind of system myself too
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  • Profile picture of the author andrea_vk
    Thank you everybdy for the feedback. Will look into it.

    Andrea
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    Since you'll be away from the computer a fair amount, I don't think software is necessary or even helpful in your case.

    What I'd recommend is something old school that can be used both at and away from the computer. A simple notebook is required, and a physical egg timer of some sort. The instructions for this method (the Pomodoro technique) can be found free here -
    The Pomodoro Technique®
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  • Profile picture of the author dapwalvekar
    Is this time management tools are used in project development in software? If yes then which new tools are available?
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    • Profile picture of the author andrea_vk
      I lok at all teh options and I like Stephen suggestion of the notebook and the Pomodoro method is also quite useful. I started with a notebook butwill ocnsidering doing the POmodoro also since I like the use of a timer.

      From what I looked at other methods suggested here yes, you can use some of tehm for project management like the Time Doctor or the Remmeber the mik. This was my impression but I di dnot spend much time looking at it .

      Andrea
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  • Profile picture of the author Karan Goel
    Pomodoro

    Just in love with the technique!
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