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What game changing item*s can you buy for $100 or less? (feddit.dk)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (6 children)

A Time Timer.

They're not cheap, especially for a timer that's bare bones (~20 USD).

But it has changed my work life.

People who want to interrupt me while I'm working can now see how long until I have my next break. So I am interrupted less.
Now I self-regulate a bit better, so I'm able to work longer without destroying myself in the process. I take breaks that help me with repetitive strain injuries and with feeling like I'm a human being and not just a machine.
Now I remember to actually start timers when I start working. I know this is a bit silly, but I was having trouble creating a habit of stopping for breaks. I tried to solve this by setting timers on my phone, but I constantly forgot doing it. Now I'm reminded to start a timer by something that I see on my desk.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Why is it the wrong way (going counter clockwise)?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Visual timers are a dyscalculia and time-blindness game changer! I don't like Time Timer being "backwards" but the (often cheaper) alternative brands offer plenty more options! My Secura brand timer goes the opposite direction and I prefer it.

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