{"id":8360,"date":"2013-02-04T00:33:55","date_gmt":"2013-02-04T00:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=8360"},"modified":"2013-02-06T05:44:04","modified_gmt":"2013-02-06T05:44:04","slug":"how-to-stay-on-task","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2013\/02\/04\/how-to-stay-on-task\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stay On Task"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Maria Kuznetsov, DIY\/Guides Staff Writer<\/p>\n

Whether it’s a paper or just time management in general, staying on task can be difficult. Here, I recommend a few downloads. Click on the name in order to be sent to the official page.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

StayFocusd<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"10<\/a>

10 seconds left<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Blocked!\"<\/a>

Blocked!<\/p><\/div>\n

Limits the amount of time spent on certain websites. One can change the length of time for \u2018blocked\u2019 sites and can even set a nuclear mode (no blocked site time).<\/p>\n

Platform: Google Chrome extension<\/p>\n

Bonuses: easily installed and very user friendly.<\/p>\n

Drawbacks: can be easily skirted by disabling extensions, using incognito mode, or using another browser.<\/p>\n

Recommend for: those who mindlessly tab over to Facebook or Reddit while researching or typing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ColdTurkey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Launch<\/a>

launch pop-up<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/strong>A program that blocks access to websites of your choosing.<\/p>\n

Platform: desktop application<\/p>\n

Bonuses: there’s no way you are getting on Facebook. Any tampering blocks you for a week.<\/p>\n

Drawbacks: Once a session starts, it cannot be undone without uninstalling the application(directions found on website) and the free version does not block applications. Only for Windows.<\/p>\n

Recommend for: when that paper is due tomorrow and you just can\u2019t get off LoL.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ZenWrite<\/strong>r<\/a><\/p>\n

\"in<\/a>

in use<\/p><\/div>\n

A writing program that can be customized with backgrounds and sounds.<\/p>\n

Platform: desktop application<\/p>\n

Bonuses: very customizable and has a nice, isolating setup that is conducive to writing.<\/p>\n

Drawbacks: must minimize to access other applications. Difficult to customize fonts.<\/p>\n

Recommend for: NaNoWriMo, creative writing, or anything that doesn\u2019t require frequent tab\/window switching.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written? Kitten!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"WrittenKitten\"<\/a>

writing like this not recommended<\/p><\/div>\n

For every hundred words typed, you get a kitten! Type in the browser window and once you hit the limit you set for yourself, a picture of a kitten appears on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n

Platform: webpage<\/p>\n

Bonuses: kittens. Also has a customizable word limit.<\/p>\n

Drawbacks: doesn’t save what you type.<\/p>\n

Recommend for: the cat enthusiast who has a word limit.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FocusBooster<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

\"FocusBooster\"<\/a>

interface and timer<\/p><\/div>\n

Timer for the Pomodoro technique (25 minutes working, 5 minute break)<\/p>\n

Platform: desktop application<\/p>\n

Bonuses: session length can be changed<\/p>\n

Drawbacks: once a session starts, there is no way to pause it – you have to complete it or you don’t get a break. Doesn\u2019t block any sites, but is a nice timer.<\/p>\n

Recommend for: those who work best in intervals. Also good for working with a tight schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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