Tried a 15 minute timer for small repair jobs and got 3 times as much done

I set a timer for 15 minutes before tackling a squeaky cabinet hinge last Tuesday instead of letting it drag out. Finished the hinge, tightened two drawer pulls, and even wiped down the hardware in that time. Has anyone else tried time-boxing small home fixes and seen a difference?

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the_wyatt13d ago

Timers totally changed how I tackle random house stuff too.

averymartin13d agoTop Commenter

Yeah I read that book about habit stacking and it mentioned the same timer trick. @the_wyatt it's wild how just setting 10 minutes makes you actually start a chore you've been avoiding for weeks. I do it for putting away laundry now, seems way less awful when you know it's only a short burst.