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I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar | Turn off | ||
I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar with a question mark so I don't accidentally overbook. | |||
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Used Harvest when I was at Groupaya. Experimenting with [http://www.kedisoft.com/lumina/ Lumina] on the Mac; would need to write some scripts to merge the information. Or, I could use [http://slimtimer.com/ SlimTimer]. | |||
[http://www.rescuetime.com/ RescueTime] for Mac/Windows is intriguing. May be worth it, even though there's no Linux support. | [http://www.rescuetime.com/ RescueTime] for Mac/Windows is intriguing. May be worth it, even though there's no Linux support. | ||
Revision as of 04:15, 4 March 2013
Goal Tracking
Inspired by Gretchen Rubin, who was inspired by Benjamin Franklin, I've been using a Google Spreadsheet as a dashboard for tracking personal goals and resolutions. It's similar to stuff I've used for work projects, only applied to my life.
The most success I've had was with a personal goal tracking dashboard for Groupaya. Each week, I give myself a point for:
- Playing basketball (or simply shooting around)
- Taking a long walk (1+ hours), going for a run, or generally working out
- Taking a play day. I include holidays here.
- Turning off my work email before dinner on weeknights
- Not checking my work email on Saturday or Sunday during the day
I track weekly points, yearly averages, and a rolling four-week average.
Work Big
I have a dual monitor setup: Samsung SyncMaster 204BW (20" widescreen) and a Dell 24" monitor. In 2011, I converted my desk into a standing desk using a couple of IKEA platforms. When I get tired, I switch to my laptop and sit down somewhere comfortable.
Whiteboards are expensive. I ended up buying a barely used, magnetic whiteboard, which I love.
Time Management
Spend the first hour of your workday email-free. Finish a high-priority task first thing in the morning, then check your email.
Schedule a post-work appointment to prevent post-work lingering.
Turn off
I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar with a question mark so I don't accidentally overbook.
See also Project Management.
Time Tracking
I'm going to try to use Pomodoro Technique rather than traditional time tracking.
Used Harvest when I was at Groupaya. Experimenting with Lumina on the Mac; would need to write some scripts to merge the information. Or, I could use SlimTimer.
RescueTime for Mac/Windows is intriguing. May be worth it, even though there's no Linux support.
