Everyday · 15 minutes
15 Minute Organizing Timer
Sorting, labelling and putting like with like, inside a boundary that stops it becoming a project.
15 Minute Organizing Timer
15:00
Ready
- Ends at
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- Elapsed
- 00:00
Settings
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
Why a 15 minute organizing timer works
- Like with like
- Label as you go
- One container at a time
Work on a space small enough to empty and refill inside the block. If it will not fit, it is two blocks, not one long afternoon.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Empty the space completely |
| 2-12 | Group like with like as it goes back |
| 12-15 | Label whatever you will forget |
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Questions people ask
How do I organize without making a bigger mess?
Work on a space small enough to finish inside the block. If you cannot empty and refill it in fifteen minutes, split it into two blocks.
What if the job is not finished?
Stop anyway and note where you reached. Two or three blocks will tell you the real size of it, which is more useful than a guess.
What if I do not finish in 15 minutes?
Stop anyway and note where you reached. The point of the block is that it repeats tomorrow, and it only repeats if it stays short enough not to dread.
Does the 15 minute organizing timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.