Tick Tock Tech: Tools for Time Management
TL;DR Here's a list of time management gadgets to enhance your time awareness and meet your deadlines, timeframes, and important dates. Explore these tools in the links provided throughout this blog.*
*The provided links are suggestions for your convenience. I do not receive compensation or endorsements for them; they are included for informational purposes only
Welcome to the wacky world of time! Ever wished for a magic wand to stop the clock or rewind the hours? Well you’re not alone. But since time travel is still out of reach, let’s dive into the next best thing-gadgets that add a dash of fun to the serious business of time management. From quirky clocks with suction cups for every nook of your house to big picture planners that help peer into the future, I’ve gathered a collection of tools designed to not only keep you on track, but also bring a smile to your face and a new aesthetic to your home.
Kitchen Timers:
Whether it’s a rooster, a ticking minute version, or another model, a kitchen timer is wonderful for setting a clear time limit for an activity. Useful for timing workouts, study sessions, or even those tempting social media binges, a timer sends a loud reminder that time's up, helping you stay on track, and either switch tasks or take a break.
Suction-cup Waterproof Bathroom Clocks
These clocks are waterproof and come with suction cups to stick on surfaces. The bathroom can be a time suck where you lose track of precious time passing, these clocks help keep your time visible. Maybe even buy two clocks, one for the shower and one by the makeup/shaving mirror to ensure you get out in the morning on time.
Desktop Countdown Clock
Perfect for an office or study space where projects with deadlines need accountability. Let this count down for you, keeping you aware of the remaining time for a project or task.
Hourglass Sand Timers
Not only are these beautiful to look at, but they can also be a great reminder of time passing in a visually pleasing way.
Magnetic Refrigerator Calendars
This one is for the whole family. Keeping everyone aware of upcoming family activities, meal plans, and appointments in a centrally located place that the family is always buzzing around.
Wall Mounted Weekly Planners
These can be placed in a common area in a home or office. They allow you to see an entire week at a glance, making it easier to plan time for tasks and appointments. Need more advance planning? Choose a monthly planner instead of a weekly format.
A Vibrating Reminder Watch
The vibration reminders can be a discreet way to stay on top of your schedule throughout the day. You can find this setting on a smart watch or buy a specific vibrating watch to set multiple (12) vibration reminders. The vibrations remind you to attend to various tasks, take medications, or even just to take a break by providing consistent vibration reminders.
Remember while we can’t control the ticking clock, we can certainly make every moment count with a little help from these tools. Go ahead, try one of these gadgets out, stick a clock in your shower, set a timer for your next social media scroll, or get a gentle vibration nudge to take a break. Here’s to staying on track, enjoying each precious moment, and maybe, just maybe, feeling a little bit like time wizards ourselves.
