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Four Ways That Setting A Timer Can Boost Your Productivity

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You wake up to the alarm sound being set to go off in the midnight. The alarm sounds again and you are forced to get out of mattress and go to the fitness center. You step onto the treadmill, and you set the timer for 30 minutes. You can then take advantage of your favorite cardio.

 

After a warm shower you go into the kitchen, where you set the egg timer and wait for the ding to occur. Once the large timer sounds then you pour out the cooked egg and sip the macchiato with.

You're going to work, and you're looking for a ride with Uber. You'll be alerted by the app that another timer is running. This will tell you the time it will take for the driver to reach you. When your ride starts the app will inform you of the estimated time it'll take for you to reach your destination.

It is evident that our lives are influenced by different timers in one way or another.

The problem is that this trend can't continue at work. This is the reason we fail to meet our productivity targets. So why not use the same timer technique at work and enhance your productivity?

In this post, you'll learn about six ways setting a countdown timer can boost your productivity.

Keeps You Committed

It's not easy to remain focused on a single task particularly when you are juggling multiple balls at once. Setting a timer keeps you committed to a particular job and does not let your attention or focus slip away. In the end, you'll complete your task faster.

Make sure distractions are kept at Bay

Emails, blabbering colleagues, social media, phone calls, messages, browsing the web , and other distractions can put you off of your goal. These distractions are the biggest productivity killers in the workplace which can result in a significant decrease on your work productivity. You can reduce distractions by setting a time alarm. You will find it harder to focus on these distractions when the clock goes by and you'll be more focused on the task at the moment.

 

 

 

 

Avoid Multitasking

We all are guilty of multitasking. It doesn't matter if it's the nature of our work that forces us into multitasking or the constant pressure to be better than our peers, the result is the same, lower productivity. You read that right. It is one of the things you should put aside if you wish to achieve your goals, according to science.

The Stanford University research proves that multitasking can decrease your productivity and reduce the efficiency of your work. That is not the only thing, research conducted by the University of London has shown that multitasking may damage the brain and lower IQ levels.

Maintain discipline

With so many tasks to accomplish daily we attempt to follow the "move fast and make things break" method of Mark Zuckerberg, which might work in certain circumstances, however, it's not always the best option. One of the drawbacks to this method is that you end up creating a lot of clutter and that can hamper the efficiency of your work in the long run.

You will have a hard time finding items because of the mess you have created. You'll waste time and end up falling short of your daily goals in productivity. It is essential to keep discipline and set up productivity timers to help you do this. TaskQue's timer allows you to establish a time limit and keep track of your work.

Summary

Setting a timer for your professional life is equally beneficial for your private life. A timer can increase productivity and help you remain focused on the essential things on your plate. Setting a timer can help with blocking out distractions and lets you complete more tasks in less time. Your breaks can be more meaningful, stay organized and maintain discipline while still being disciplined.

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