Over at 43Folders, Merlin has posted a great article on procrastinators. He called his method (10+2)*5. What is it? It is a set of procedures that help you get into habit on concentrating a set amount of timeframe on tasks.
He says set yourself 10 mins for working on a single task.
Then give yourself 2 mins break.
Repeat 5 times on the first and second step.
Sounds easy? But it will be effective once you are used to this – Yes your brain will just accept it as a regular habit after you do that for many times (Professional says you may need 21 days for a procedure or task to get into your habit.):
…“(10+2)*5” can be adapted in any number of ways (change any of the three numerals to your liking), but remember: these goofy hacks only work because you’re a pathetic bastard like me whose mind can be tricked into work as easily as it can be lulled into torpor. Set your rules, follow your rules, and keep moving forward. Snap that procrastination by slipping your work through the back door…
Procrastination hack: “(10+2)*5” – [43Folders - Hat tip to Vitali!]
[...] TenPlusTwo: Konfabulator Plugin to kill Procrastination November 15, 2005 Boy! I’ve been aching for a good reason to install Konfabulator and this may be it. David Greenspan has written a plugin for Konfabulator which uses the idea of Merlin’s (10+2)*5 Procrastination hack. This timer will help you keep track to work for 10 minutes, and then break for 2 mins, repeat for 5 times for an hour. Get the gadget, get the widget. Visit the site that brung it to ya. Technorati Tags : gtd, konfabulator, writing, lifehack Powered By Qumana Comments » [...]
[...] 15 Nov 2005 TenPlusTwo: Konfabulator Plugin to kill Procrastination Posted by under Uncategorized Boy! I’ve been aching for a good reason to installKonfabulator and this may be it. David Greenspan has written a plugin for Konfabulator which uses the idea of Merlin’s (10+2)*5 Procrastination hack. This timer will help you keep track to work for 10 minutes, and then break for 2 mins, repeat for 5 times for an hour. Get the gadget, get the widget. Visit the site that brung it to ya. Technorati Tags : gtd, konfabulator, writing, lifehack Powered By Qumana [...]
[...] 10+2*5: Work in short spurts of 10 minutes, interrupted by 2 minute breaks. Use a timer. Do this 5 times an hour to stay on target without over-taxing your physical and mental resources. Spend those 2 minutes getting a drink, going to the bathroom, or staring out a window. [...]
[...] 10+2*5: Work in short spurts of 10 minutes, interrupted by 2 minute breaks. Use a timer. Do this 5 times an hour to stay on target without over-taxing your physical and mental resources. Spend those 2 minutes getting a drink, going to the bathroom, or staring out a window. [...]
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[...] 10+2*5: працюйте короткими десятихвилинними сесіями, роблячи між ними двохвилинні перерви. Використовуйте таймер. П’ять таких сеансів на годину допоможуть вам залишатись зосередженим і при цьому не перевантажуватись. Приділіть ці дві хвилини спогляданню навколишнього пейзажу, легкому перекусу або короткій медитації. Відпочивайте із задоволенням. [...]
“Set your rules, follow your rules, and keep moving forward.” Great quote.
[...] 10+2*5: Work in short spurts of 10 minutes, interrupted by 2 minute breaks. Use a timer. Do this 5 times an hour to stay on target without over-taxing your physical and mental resources. Spend those 2 minutes getting a drink, going to the bathroom, or staring out a window. [...]
There is an iphone app with the same name (10+2)*5 procrastination hack. it makes implementing this technique lot easier.check it out here
http://www.dateagadget.com/2010/05/102×5-procrastination-hack-iphoneipod-touch-app-review/
There is an iphone app with the same name (10+2)*5 procrastination hack. it makes implementing this technique lot easier.
[...] 10+2*5: Work in short spurts of 10 minutes, interrupted by 2 minute breaks. Use a timer. Do this 5 times an hour to stay on target without over-taxing your physical and mental resources. Spend those 2 minutes getting a drink, going to the bathroom, or staring out a window. [...]
[...] 10+2*5: працюйте короткими десятихвилинними сесіями, роблячи між ними двохвилинні перерви. Використовуйте таймер. П’ять таких сеансів на годину допоможуть вам залишатись зосередженим і при цьому не перевантажуватись. Приділіть ці дві хвилини спогляданню навколишнього пейзажу, легкому перекусу або короткій медитації. Відпочивайте із задоволенням. [...]