From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Marcin Borkowski Subject: Re: An Org-based productivity tool Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:17:02 +0100 Message-ID: <871s8865bl.fsf@mbork.pl> References: <87efcxaibq.fsf@mbork.pl> <87bm7tfwyb.fsf@alphapapa.net> <87efc95czv.fsf@mbork.pl> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Return-path: Received: from eggs.gnu.org ([2001:4830:134:3::10]:53742) by lists.gnu.org with esmtp (Exim 4.71) (envelope-from ) id 1gHBBo-0001at-I8 for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:18:57 -0400 Received: from Debian-exim by eggs.gnu.org with spam-scanned (Exim 4.71) (envelope-from ) id 1gHBBh-0005Pw-78 for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:18:54 -0400 Received: from mail.mojserwer.eu ([195.110.48.8]:53454) by eggs.gnu.org with esmtp (Exim 4.71) (envelope-from ) id 1gHBBd-0005Mu-NX for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:18:47 -0400 In-reply-to: List-Id: "General discussions about Org-mode." List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Errors-To: emacs-orgmode-bounces+geo-emacs-orgmode=m.gmane.org@gnu.org Sender: "Emacs-orgmode" To: Sacha Chua Cc: Adam Porter , emacs list On 2018-10-29, at 13:31, Sacha Chua wrote: > On Mon, Oct 29, 2018, 05:19 Marcin Borkowski, wrote: > >> >> Well, I think I have something even better - >> https://github.com/akirak/counsel-org-clock (I find Counsel/Ivy >> interface much superior to the default refiling one). I have my > > Oh, I should switch to that! Thanks for the recommendation. You're welcome! > Definitely! As of now, the main use is to make sure I don't get >> distracted too much at work so that I can actually make ends meet (I'm >> paid by an hour), so this is a crucial part of my work infrastructure. >> Also, this means it /must/ be a harsh taskmaster (at least for some >> time). > > I remember liking the combination of org-capture (for ideas and tasks that > might otherwise interrupt my flow), effort estimates, looking at the I don't use effort estimates. I'll try them one day. > current clocked task in the modeline, and making myself take notes > along As for the clocked task in the modeline, I have a command to switch between various settings - basically "all", "today" and "this clock". Quite useful (from time to time). > the way using org-babel. You probably already have a more sophisticated > workflow, but in case any of those habits could use practising or tweaking, > maybe that could help. Thanks! > I wonder if it makes sense to set up pomodoros, so you have the time > structure to accommodate interruptions/distractions as well as a regular > reminder to check if you're still on-task. This is a very good idea. I was thinking about it, but I have yet to find a way to incorporate that into my workflow. > I look forward to reading your usual awesome blog post about whatever > workflow you figure out! :) Thanks, now I feel quite obliged to describe it in detail! :-) Best, -- Marcin Borkowski http://mbork.pl