Time for Timer

[lillibet]

istemi pointed me at this anti-procrastination technique today and bookly introduced me to the idea of doing something for 15 minutes. Since having a kid, I've found that my previous time management style is insufficient to actually accomplishing much, since my time is broken up very differently. Both of these seem like plausible strategies, but both require a timer. I think it could be fun to have a cool, mildly decorative, possibly humorous timer. Any nominations?

Comments

[muffyjo]

Mundane but great description goes to:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/89f4/

Mad Scientists, Potions Masters, and Head Chefs all have one thing in common: they have to make sure things happen at the right time. Attach a neck bolt, add a pinch of dried wormwood, or over-fry the sliced potatoes, and everything could be ruined.

And here's a fun site if you don't mind it being online:
http://tools.arantius.com/stopwatch

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

the dollar store in davis square (the vaguely asian one near the blue shirt, not the other one) had some timers. i bought yagagriswold one that looked like a yellow ladybug. it cost a dollar and looked like it should time up to an hour. you'd have to ask her if it works.

[orbitalmechanic.livejournal.com]

I have a totally lame-o timer so I can't help you there, but I do want to support the 15-minute anti-procrastination model. It rocks.

[earthling177.livejournal.com]

Sadly, the best technique for myself seems to be John Perry's Structured Procrastination (http://www.structuredprocrastination.com/), also from the same page you linked... ;-)