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Manage the available hours of your day efficiently with this scheduling tool

Manage the available hours of your day efficiently with this scheduling tool

Vote: (65 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Joonas “Regalis” Rikkonen

Version: 1.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(65 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Joonas “Regalis” Rikkonen

1.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Very effective for someone who's motivated to use it

Cons

  • Need to be committed to using the system
  • Could provide more statistical info

Procrastination-Killer offers some structure to help users become more productive by using set periods of breaks and working time. Anyone who works on computers and accesses the Internet knows how challenging it can be to stay focused and get work done. The Internet is filled with fun ways to waste time, and if you open and respond to every email you receive, it's easy to find time getting away from you.

The goal of the Procrastination-Killer software is to provide some structured time to concentrate on getting something done. In simple terms, the app expects users to work on a single task without becoming distracted for 10 minutes. After that there's a break with two minutes of free time. When the two-minute break ends, you shift back to another 10 minutes of focused work activity. A timer tells you when to start working and when it's time to take a break. The program also tracks a few statistics about how you're using your time.

Like most types of productivity software, this program works well if you do what it tells you to do. Like anything else, you still need to have the right mindset to make this program work for you. However, this free program is very simple to use. In order to get started, you simply enter your work times and break times into the program. Then you click a button when you're ready to start work or take a break. The program keeps track of time for you, so you know when to switch into relaxation mode or get back to work mode.

Procrastination-Killer doesn't work with Windows 7. However, it is compatible with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. This countdown clock is part of a system designed to teach you how to stop procrastinating whenever you have something you need to get done. As you progress, you can increase the amount of focused work time. This app is really helpful for breaking the bad habit of procrastination so that you can begin to get more done. Users also learn how to break up big tasks into more manageable chunks.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Very effective for someone who's motivated to use it

Cons

  • Need to be committed to using the system
  • Could provide more statistical info