Unsure about how to use this technique. How do I manage multiple countdown timers for the many things I want to complete? And how do I remember to countdown when I get distracted? But I'll give it a go.

I actually use this to get out the shower! Never realised it was a technique!

I have found this useful in the past , however its easy to override if there are no immediate ramifications

Interesting.

Totall disagree. Task never gets done because time is spent repeatedly visualising it and getting stuck in a thought loop

I think it’s a good idea and will try and use it especially for getting out of bed if I can remember to do it.

I'd not heard of this strategy before, so I tried it on forcing myself to go out for a walk. Often I argue with myself (in my head) for ages and then frequently do not go (even though I do like walking, I rarely get out - always some excuse not to!) However, today, I just visualised going out through the door with my walking shoes on, did a short5 countdown and bingo - I was out! So pleased!
I can see that it may get a bit stale as a tactic, but I can benefit from it whilst it still works.

Nah, this won't work for me.
I'm managing too much at the moment - ADHD is challenging enough.
But with PMDD, Fibro, arthritis all over, gallbladder disease, Hypothyroidism & severe anaemia.
No countdown is gonna help, sorry - it'll be done when I physically am able to do it. I've torn my achilles and it's stopped me hiking & strength training. Which is how I managed the Fibro & Arthritis... So that isn't controlled at the moment, and just getting through the day is a huge achievement

I think it’s a brilliant idea. I’m late for all sorts of things and when I am not late is because I’ve managed to catch up time by driving fast. Have realised why do I do this. So to put a strategy in place would be good and know from experience where I have tried to combat difficulties have then wavered off the path 😂. So it is just a process that I have to continue and not get diverted. Thank you x

I have been sub-consciously doing this for years to help me complete the mundane tasks that always seem impossible, getting out of bed, having a shower, brushing my teeth, etc. Sometimes the simpler things are the most effective.

This Works really well for me. I will get up in the morning allow myself until I finish a cup of tea and watch a few videos on tube then I complete one task wash up for example then I sit back down and let myself watch a bit more. I find having these cut off points a real incentive.

I realise that I’ve always done this with my kids (who are now 44 & 38!) and then my g/kids when they needed to stop doing something like playing a game before going out for example. I would give them a 20 minute warning then a countdown in 5 minute intervals with a final 2 minute warning!! Now I suddenly realise that I was more than likely doing it for myself! 🫣😂

After work I can quite easily stand in the shower for a very long time, especially when the house is cold, but I have found that counting down motivates me to get out more than reminding myself of the cost having the shower.

It depends on the task.

Not one for me but I can see how it might help other people.

I haven't tried it yet, but I think this technique will work well for me! I'm just getting to grips with learning to work from home instead of in a factory and I think this technique will help me move forward better with getting myself started with "no pressure" from someone else to do it/clocking in like I would normally have at work.

Sometimes I use the countdown to get out of bed in the mornings. Worked well at first but like everything else it's not as effective after a while.

I'll give it a go and see. Don't think it will work for me though.Worth trying.

Interesting, I though HA, HA, I would NEVER use this, but then saw the comment saying 'use the countdown to get out of bed', and I do that all the time. I am 55 and recently diagnosed by a university but waiting for NHS for over 18 months now. I am 55, female and being diagnosed had changed everything.

Interesting, I though HA, HA, I would NEVER use this, but then saw the comment saying 'use the countdown to get out of bed', and I do that all the time. I am 55 and recently diagnosed by a university but waiting for NHS for over 18 months now. I am 55, female and being diagnosed had changed everything.

I'll give it a go and see. Don't think it will work for me though.Worth trying.

Sometimes I use the countdown to get out of bed in the mornings. Worked well at first but like everything else it's not as effective after a while.

I haven't tried it yet, but I think this technique will work well for me! I'm just getting to grips with learning to work from home instead of in a factory and I think this technique will help me move forward better with getting myself started with "no pressure" from someone else to do it/clocking in like I would normally have at work.

Not one for me but I can see how it might help other people.

It depends on the task.

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