Comments on: Getting Jump Started

By: When You Want What You WantBut Can’t Have It :: Make Great Stuff

When You Want What You WantBut Can’t Have It :: Make Great Stuff — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:54:09 +0000

[...] working on because it makes you self-conscious, or you feel more willing to try using the 20 Minute Technique and set yourself a lower bar for what you might accomplish in one [...]

By: In the Mood-or Not :: Make Great Stuff

In the Mood-or Not :: Make Great Stuff — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:25:16 +0000

[...] if you set your timer for 20 minutes in those “not ready” times and promise yourself you can stop as soon as it dings, you [...]

By: Eleanor Polini

Eleanor Polini — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:40:34 +0000

I have always been a procrastinator. Your idea of 20 minute timer sound just right for me. I have many projects but never get around to it but make excuses. I am going to try your idea. I’ll let you know how I make out.( successfully I hope). Thanks

By: 20 Minute Holidays :: Make Great Stuff

20 Minute Holidays :: Make Great Stuff — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:30:27 +0000

[...] a great use of the 20 Minute Technique be to use it to work on making some holiday cards or [...]

By: Infinity :: Make Great Stuff

Infinity :: Make Great Stuff — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:48:43 +0000

[...] creative momentum has once again been saved in an otherwise overwhelming week by long and short visits with my collages (in their various states of “almost-done”) from The Creative [...]

By: The Goldilocks Technique :: Make Great Stuff

The Goldilocks Technique :: Make Great Stuff — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:38:32 +0000

[...] It’s a great way to use the 20 Minute Technique. [...]

By: 90% Ville Part 2: The Almost-End :: Make Great Stuff

90% Ville Part 2: The Almost-End :: Make Great Stuff — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:09:46 +0000

[...] Soooo, as you know, I write often about the difficulty in getting started. [...]

By: 90% Ville :: Make Great Stuff

90% Ville :: Make Great Stuff — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:09:01 +0000

[...] I often wax on about how great the 20 Minute Technique is for getting yourself jump-started, it’s also great for helping you truly finish [...]

By: Laurie Edwards

Laurie Edwards — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:55:26 +0000

I’ve used this technique for years, but set the timer for 10 minutes. It’s a great way to overcome the perfectionist part of my brain as I’ve explained in my blog:

http://lje1.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/overcoming-procrastination/

And I’ve sent people here to see all your great material. Thanks for sharing!

By: KnittingGuru

KnittingGuru — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:55:50 +0000

This is a great idea. I just came across it while I was taking a break from trying to find some photos of parts of my studio. I lost these photos because I’m constantly doing too many things at once. Of course I found them, but what a waste of time. I’m going right into my studio with my timer to see how much I can organize in 20 minutes!
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