Simplify For Joy #9: Set Timers

There's not much we can add to this week's tip:

"Set timers to help you work with more focus and produce results you're proud of."

We both use(d) this technique when studying for exams. An alarm gives you the freedom to know that you don't have to keep track of time and helps keep everything and anything detracting from your focus.

You can use the same method at the office. If you work in an open plan setting, have a look at MS Outlook's reminder capabilities. The reminders will pop up on your screen so that alarm sounds, which may disturb your colleagues, can be muted or set at a low volume.

This method should also especially come in handy when you're doing a Power Hour.

*What’s This?

Every week through 2017, we'll attempt one of Erica Layne's 52 Obtainable Ways to Simplify Your Life. For more info, you can read our introductory post here.