The Method and the Madness: Type A Deadline Gadget

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Type A Deadline Gadget

Well, I think I found an answer to my procrastination problem. I found and installed a countdown clock on my computer desktop. I have one for the dissertation deadline (108 days, if you're interested) and a separate one for my current chapter deadline (a measly 9 days). They count down by the hour, minute, and second as well, so every time I look at the computer I can see time ticking away. It should make me paranoid enough to get some work done. Let's hope...

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