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teddyh ◴[29 Mar 25 12:54 UTC] No.43515162[source]▶
Physical pomodoro: <https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Il_pomod...>
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ISL ◴[29 Mar 25 14:37 UTC] No.43515912[source]▶
Yep. Any timer will do.

If you find yourself programming an eInk display and a microchip in order to improve your procrastination, it is time to stop working on the project, get a physical timer, and work on the thing.

If you feel inclined to shop around for a timer before getting to work, I'll save you the search. These work great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLC9SFZ (but any timer will do).

Go do the thing. You're worth it.

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TechDebtDevin ◴[29 Mar 25 14:51 UTC] No.43516019[source]▶
Watches that are already on most people's wrist work great too!
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Procrastes ◴[29 Mar 25 16:27 UTC] No.43516657[source]▶
It's interesting that your experience is different, but in my region and social circles, I haven't seen anyone wear a watch in ten years or more, other than the occasional smart watch. That habit doesn't seem to last long, either. For people I know, watches have turned into fashion accessories for millionaires.
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1. spookie ◴[29 Mar 25 19:00 UTC] No.43517673[source]▶
> other than the occasional smart watch. That habit doesn't seem to last long, either.

I'm gonna go on a whim and say the habit doesn't last cause you cannot truly depend on them. My watch never leaves my wrist, it never fails me, it is just a "dumb" one.