Re: An Org-based productivity tool

[Marcin Borkowski <mbork@mbork.pl>]

On 2018-10-29, at 13:31, Sacha Chua <sacha@sachachua.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Oct 29, 2018, 05:19 Marcin Borkowski, <mbork@mbork.pl> 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,

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Marcin Borkowski
http://mbork.pl