The Simplest Productivity System

Simple Productivity

This is a compensated review for BlogHer and Intel.

For the past few months, I’ve been catching myself constantly mumbling “I’m busy”. And it’s true. I’m a mom, I operate this lovely personal happiness blog called Think Simple Now, and I run a weddin photography business. All of that mixed in one bowl can be a messy combination if not stirred correctly.

In this article, I will detail some simple productivity tips I use in my busy life that seem to work well for me. It’s so simple, you’ll likely think, “That’s it?” to which I’ll respond with, “You came to Think Simple Now, not Think Complicated Now.”

The System:

I’m not a huge GTD fan, I’m sure it’s lovely, and I have friends who swear by it. I’ve tried it and it didn’t work for me – I found it to be slightly complicated, handling that many folders.

I use a very simple system. What can I say, I’m a simpleton – if there are too many steps, I simply won’t follow through.

This isn’t just for online tasks, but for all offline tasks, like organizing your home, or finishing a beloved project.

Capture to-do’s. Get it out of your head and in a system: paper or text file.
Pick 3 MITs (Most Important Things) each morning and focus on doing them first. Get them done before anything else.
Do one thing at a time – put all focus on the doing of the thing while you’re doing it.
Don’t check email first thing in the morning or last thing at night.

The end.

See? Simple.

Just the “do one thing at a time” tip is enough to boost your productivity. Most of us get distracted by the little stuff that calls our attention, and we end up doing several things at the same time. A few hours will pass, and we wondered what we’ve accomplished, “Um, I’ve surfed Facebook for an hour. But my real work didn’t get done.” (happens all the time).

The other hindrance to being productive is that we get distracted by the many small tasks that seem urgent but isn’t important. We end up being busy doing things that are not so important, and at the end of the day, the important stuff we actually needed to get done isn’t.

I love the MIT (Most Important Things) concept. At my house, you’ll find random sheets of paper stuffed in various corners with the scribble MIT on top; along with 3 or more lines of tasks crossed out. I keep them, well, (besides being a hoarder) I keep them because I’m proud of them. They make me feel productive. Like that sense of satisfaction you felt when you cross an item off your to-do list.

Be careful not to put more than 3 things on your MIT list, if you have to, put anything more than the 3rd item in an area called “Bonus”, so if you don’t get to them, you won’t be kicking yourself over it. And if you do get to them, you’ll feel like a rock-star.

One thing I want to add that’ll boost your productivity is to spend some time everyday to close your eyes in silences, focusing on your breath, allowing thoughts to pass, and keep refocusing back on your breath when your mind wanders.

Some call it meditation – it’s just a label, nothing fancy, no tools or skills needed. You can call it clearing your mind, just sitting or simply breathing. Even if you can do it for two minutes a day, it’ll be helpful. Start with 2 minutes, then 5 minutes, then 10 minutes.

This is a short slot of time for yourself, a chance for you to regroup, to clear your mind, to sharpen your focus.

My most productive period of life, was when I used to sit for 30 minutes twice a day. I had laser like sharpness and focus, things got done without distraction, I was happier, I had utter mental clarity and heightened intuition (hmmm, that sounds nice. Perhaps that’ll be my new goal for the next few months to adopt into my new life – maybe we can do it together?).

Got any simple productivity tips that have worked well for you? Share with us in the comment section!

On a side note, BlogHer just sent me a new computer powered by the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, with Turbo Boost Technology, supposedly allowing you to “Get more done in less time” – We shall see. I’ll report back next week.

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To enter in the $250 gift card giveaway, tell us what do you spend most of your time doing on the computer? in the comment section.

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Positively Present

Nov 24 10, 4:21 am PDT

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When I’m not voting for Tina (haha) I spend most of my time on the computer blogging at http://positivelypresent.com
Kev

Nov 24 10, 4:44 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on the computer reading stuff in Google Reader or working.
Positively Present

Nov 24 10, 4:45 am PDT

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I also just tweeted about the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/#!/positivepresent.
michella

Nov 24 10, 5:30 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on my computer finding things that inspire me to create.
Carolyn O'Connor

Nov 24 10, 5:58 am PDT

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I typically spend most of my time on the computer writing reports or creating spreadsheets. (I’m in assistant, so I am often summarizing information for those I provide support for.)
nrhatch

Nov 24 10, 6:06 am PDT

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Wonderful post.

Your effectiveness tips are spot on: Do one thing at a time, starting with the most important tasks.

Also, sometimes if we make ourselves do the “worst” thing first, the rest of our list seems more manageable.

I’ve noticed that some people are reluctant to “meditate” . . . so your subtle encouragement with a slightly different label is a great idea.

Entry:
Computer Used For: Internet (Spirit Lights The Way}
Teresa Woolson

Nov 24 10, 6:10 am PDT

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I mostly use the computer to connect with friends and family – Networking at its best!
Amit
Nov 24 10, 6:14 am PDT

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when i’m on the computer, im generally wasting time or reading sports news.
Kara
Nov 24 10, 6:20 am PDT

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I’ve been voting every day from my home & work computers.

Computer used for: Surfing the internet – which includes checking e-mail, reading blogs, google reader, facebook, playing games etc.
Mosab
Nov 24 10, 6:23 am PDT

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I have to admit that I spend a lot of time obsessively checkingy my email, a habit I should probably stop. I do a lot of ‘stumbling’ with stumbleupon, it’s entertaining and often even educational, but it can also be a waste of time. I really enjoy reading your blogs Tina, keep up the great work!
Kristin
Nov 24 10, 6:36 am PDT

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This post is great….makes me re-think the order of my day (involved checking e-mail way too much, including as the first and last thing I do at work each day).

The number one thing I use my computer for is checking e-mail…whether it’s work or personal, that wins the top spot.

Kristin
Sarah Emsley
Nov 24 10, 6:56 am PDT

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Hey, totally entering that sweepstakes thing

Good luck! I hope you win the Good Mood Gig. I love your blog, find the posts super helpful.

What do I do most on the computer? Research. And watch TV. Hah, the life of a uni student.
Lori
Nov 24 10, 6:57 am PDT

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I am constantly checking email & facebook. Mostly because of my photography business, but also to read the many blog updates that I subscribe to.
Christian Markley

Nov 24 10, 7:02 am PDT

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As always, great articles. I love the candidness and openness to share your life experiences. Thank you, Tina.

Most of my computer time is e-mail (my business, communicating with clients).
Corinne
Nov 24 10, 7:08 am PDT

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I like your list for improving productivity. I listened to an audiobook over the summer with very similar suggestions: “Making Work Work” but it was good to have a refresher!
Also, I really think I need to try meditation, for many, many reasons. Thanks for the reminder that it is so important.

I use my computer mostly for work email
Shannon
Nov 24 10, 7:11 am PDT

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Computer used for: Internet! (Email/Twitter/Facebook)
Lora
Nov 24 10, 7:27 am PDT

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Computer Used for: Blogging

Your blog gives me inspiration everyday :)
nrhatch

Nov 24 10, 7:29 am PDT

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Write on!

http://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/think-simple-now/
rachel crisman
Nov 24 10, 7:40 am PDT

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I listen to the music my husband is mastering for some clients constantly to give my opinion so I think I do that more then I blink!HA!!Me and the Mister are a team so we kind of work together.
Amy W.
Nov 24 10, 7:44 am PDT

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I spend the most time reading blogs post through Google Reader.
Lisa
Nov 24 10, 8:19 am PDT

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I am in the process of starting a design business so I spend most of my computer time working in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
Lynne Donnelly

Nov 24 10, 8:51 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on the computer reading. Some of it ends up being “wasted” time when I’m not reading the most useful stuff, but I never know what’s useful until I read it. I use StumbleUpon to find sites of topics I’m interested in — that’s probably how I found you originally, so that was a good match!

I enjoy your blogs tremendously. When my daughter was young I wrote a weekly newspaper column (all right, I’m dating myself — she’s 28 now, so it was a LONG time ago when people still read only newspapers for news) on parenting issues. Not that I was the expert, but I interviewed experts and learned much about parenting.

My best words of advice to a parent (or anyone): This too shall pass! NOTHING your child does, no stage, lasts. Not even the good ones. When you’re in a bad stage, remember: it won’t last. When you’re in a good stage, enjoy it, because it won’t last either! :)

Those four words of advice and staying in the moment have gotten me through some pretty tough times. (Like my daughter’s brain tumor and the surgery that was only supposed to take 5 hours but lasted 10.)

Staying in the moment can be a real challenge, of course, and your advice on breathing “meditation” is important. I figure my 40 years of meditation practice paid off big time on that one long day in the surgery waiting area, by not letting my mind spin off into the “what if” areas that were just waiting to ambush me. What if it’s cancerous? (It wasn’t.) What if they can’t get it all? (They did.) What if she ends up with brain injury? (She didn’t.)

Breathing and staying in the moment allowed me to stay calm (and calmed those around me apparently) instead of needlessly worrying myself into a frazzle.
Shyam Sundararaman
Nov 24 10, 9:07 am PDT

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Reading blogs.
lisa
Nov 24 10, 9:07 am PDT

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I spend wayy too much time on Twitter and Google Reader, much to my detriment.
Ben F
Nov 24 10, 9:10 am PDT

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I’m a computer programmer, so my laptop is my life. Thanks for all of the productivity tips. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tina Campbell
Nov 24 10, 9:10 am PDT

26
I spend most of my time on the computer “googling” information – researching things I want to know more about.
Frances deLeon

Nov 24 10, 9:11 am PDT

27
I like to read news online
Lynn C
Nov 24 10, 9:18 am PDT

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During the day, I do medical billing and coding. When I get home I use it unwind by playing video games.
supernalsteve

Nov 24 10, 9:21 am PDT

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Great tips – will definitely be putting them into practice – thanks!
Muhammad Aimash
Nov 24 10, 9:21 am PDT

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I do browsing, chatting, programming in computer and much more i play games as well :)
Melissa
Nov 24 10, 9:27 am PDT

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Thanks for the post! The MIT list is a good one for a person like me who often just writes a to do list as it comes to me and tackles it in the order in which I wrote it down…

I spend the bulk of my time on the computer researching and writing (lesson plans, articles, essays, reflective journals, etc.)
Melissa
Nov 24 10, 9:28 am PDT

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reading this blog and show photos of my beautiful daughter on facebook. :)
Sarah H
Nov 24 10, 9:31 am PDT

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I go on facebook, twitter, and read articles on websites like Think Simple Now and Tiny Buddha. :)
Will
Nov 24 10, 9:35 am PDT

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I mostly read google reader and browse reddit.
Jag
Nov 24 10, 9:41 am PDT

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Checking office emails.
May
Nov 24 10, 9:44 am PDT

36
I use my laptop during the day doing business analysis work, then facebook, read articles or otherwise browse online at night
Jessi

Nov 24 10, 9:57 am PDT

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I’ve read your blog for ages but don’t know that I’ve ever commented so HI! Love it here :)

I’ll admit, I spend a lot of time on Facebook and reading blogs. But also I work on adwords for my husbands christian hypnosis website and also I’m the support side of apps he has on all the phone platforms…so those things keep me busy online too.

P.S. Voted for you for the blogging job! Way to go!!
Keith
Nov 24 10, 9:59 am PDT

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most of my time is actually spent working since I’m a software engineer… 8-)
Gremlin
Nov 24 10, 10:04 am PDT

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The vast majority of my computer use is socially based – both work and personal. At work I use it to reach out to customers or respond to their inquiries through email, prospect for new customers, or to locate information that might aid current ones.

At home, I use email/evite/facebook/live journal to either catch up, facilitate group projects, promote performances, or to coordinate for real-time social activies amongst my circle. Simultaneously, it’s how I discover new ideas and sources of inspiration outside of my network of friends and family.

In short, it’s an extremely useful way to stay connected.
Joanne
Nov 24 10, 10:19 am PDT

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Read my newsletters
Alicia
Nov 24 10, 10:41 am PDT

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Voting for tina! =) Browsing the web and checking email.
Paola
Nov 24 10, 10:43 am PDT

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I spend a lot of time on my computer downloading my photos and posting them. And I also spend some time on social networks and reading blogs like Tina’s.
Kristi
Nov 24 10, 10:47 am PDT

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I use the computer at work during the day for ‘work things’ but during the evening times I like to read blogs, facebook and look for recipes.
Alicia
Nov 24 10, 10:49 am PDT

44
Oh, and spend most of my time on the computer at work (e-mail and web research), and using social media (facebook, twitter, blogs).
Gregory Onnen
Nov 24 10, 10:50 am PDT

45
I am somewhat homebound, use my computer for practical stuff, but mostly use it to socialize and stay in touch with people.
Meira
Nov 24 10, 10:52 am PDT

46
I spend the most time online reading and talking to my friends overseas. I also research online for college and upload the photo’s i’ve taken of my friends, family and pets.
WendyAnnon
Nov 24 10, 10:52 am PDT

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I tend to browse news articles mostly health and science related, but most often I end up shopping or looking at facebook.
Katherine McMillin
Nov 24 10, 10:52 am PDT

48
I use my computer for work, organizing my life, writing, photos & keeping in touch w/the world.
Tina
Nov 24 10, 10:59 am PDT

49
I would say my computer time is split between homework and entertainment. Right now I love Google Books.
MsSidonie
Nov 24 10, 11:23 am PDT

50
I use the computer for (in order from greatest time to least):
email
social networking
researching/learning/googling
Shaunda Cunningham
Nov 24 10, 11:25 am PDT

51
I spend most of my time on the computer reading blogs (I’m addicted to RSS), blogging myself or on social network sites. Oh! & non-internet uses for work & entertainment. :)
Mimi

Nov 24 10, 11:56 am PDT

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* Tell us what do you spend most of your time doing on the computer?

Reading my favorite message boards! :)
Shelly
Nov 24 10, 11:59 am PDT

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I use my computer mainly for school (research and papers), as well as reading blogs and watching movies.
Erik
Nov 24 10, 12:20 pm PDT

54
I use my computer 1/3 for research/writing for uni, 1/3 for movies/tv and 1/3 for gaming.
Helaina
Nov 24 10, 12:34 pm PDT

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I use my computer mostly for finding information and email
Faith Sando
Nov 24 10, 12:37 pm PDT

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Facebook
Sally
Nov 24 10, 12:40 pm PDT

57
I spend most of my time on the computer checking email, watching movies, and reading blogs.
S. Carvalho
Nov 24 10, 1:28 pm PDT

58
I spend most of my time on my computer programming (for work), reading news, blogs about happiness/photography/cooking/making stuff etc…, doing homework for my class, and processing photos.
Maria
Nov 24 10, 1:40 pm PDT

59
Stay connected by using my computer!
GinaMarie

Nov 24 10, 1:42 pm PDT

60
I’m addicted to your blog. lol
I spend most of my time on the computer writing articles getting ready to relaunch my blog.
GinaMarie

Nov 24 10, 1:44 pm PDT

61
I also tweeted about it here http://twitter.com/#!/GinaMarieWisdom/status/7549501602533376
Jackie
Nov 24 10, 2:32 pm PDT

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I use my computer for lots of things: to read, to catch up on daily news (local and otherwise), to communicate with my friends and family, and to do research. Oh, yeah….I use my computer for exercise-my-brain games, too.
Zurry
Nov 24 10, 3:31 pm PDT

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I spend most of my time on my computer .. BUDGETING!
It’s the accountant in my me. LOL.
Zurry
Nov 24 10, 3:32 pm PDT

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reading blogs
eiggam
Nov 24 10, 3:53 pm PDT

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I normally do work when I’m online since I’m an IT Analyst by profession.. other than that check e-mails, read inspirational blogs such as yours and keep in touch with my family & friends online from my country since im working away from home :)
Sheila Fisher
Nov 24 10, 4:04 pm PDT

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I spend most of my computer time browsing Facebook and playing Mahjong.
One Frugal Girl

Nov 24 10, 4:16 pm PDT

67
Blogging and reading other people’s blogs.
Terri
Nov 24 10, 4:28 pm PDT

68
I spend most of my time online going to blogs
I hope you win the sam-e thing.
Terri
Nov 24 10, 4:33 pm PDT

69
I tweeted about the giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/Terri6580/status/7592146005663744
doozy
Nov 24 10, 4:43 pm PDT

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I mostly watch dramas and read fave website/blogs on the computer.
Selva Subramani
Nov 24 10, 4:53 pm PDT

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Ofcourse, I love to do work from my computer. I am working as a Senior Manager in IT for a large scale Technology Company.

I also spend lot of time in reading about improving my brand and self living. Think Simple Now is one of my favorite blog.

Thanks
Selva
Demi
Nov 24 10, 5:06 pm PDT

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Reading for fun and information.
kaholly

Nov 24 10, 5:13 pm PDT

73
Most of my computer time is spent blogging, reading other’s blogs, checking e-mails, and searching for information.
Natalie
Nov 24 10, 5:27 pm PDT

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Most of my time spent online is on facebook. ;)
Ted Canfield
Nov 24 10, 5:29 pm PDT

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I spent most of my time trying (in vain) to catch up on e-mail. There is too much good info available nowadays!
Sam H.
Nov 24 10, 6:29 pm PDT

76
Mostly spend it on the internet chatting with various friends, my boyfriend (who lives 40 minutes away), or playing games :)

When school is around that time is divided with some design school projects on the computer.
pat
Nov 24 10, 6:33 pm PDT

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I spend way too much time on the computer checking out blogs!!
Amber
Nov 24 10, 6:42 pm PDT

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Spend time on the computer couponing, shopping, and checking e-mail.
sandy
Nov 24 10, 6:42 pm PDT

79
I spend the most time youtubing.
Amber
Nov 24 10, 6:46 pm PDT

80
I also use the computer to check facebook and do a little design work for my church.
Lisa
Nov 24 10, 6:57 pm PDT

81
Most of my computer time is spent with my group —to continue to encourage stepmoms in their journey.
Lisa
Nov 24 10, 7:21 pm PDT

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I mainly spend my time on the computer checking my email.
ant
Nov 24 10, 7:40 pm PDT

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My time on computer mostly: checking emails, reading blogs, online radio… etc (I’ve deleted my Facebook account, yeah!)

Since I’m not a US resident I’m not going to participate, but I love you Tina! =)

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Reply:

I love you too! If you win, I will receive it for you and send it to you.

Tina
shel
Nov 24 10, 9:03 pm PDT

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I most use my computer for keeping in contact with friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and email. I have a son in New Orleans and we chat online almost every day, too.
Tanya
Nov 24 10, 9:13 pm PDT

85
I would spend most of my time blogging and chatting with friends on my new laptop
Akilah

Nov 24 10, 9:15 pm PDT

86
I mostly use my personal computer for keeping up with friends and family.
Stacey Ball

Nov 24 10, 9:22 pm PDT

87
I spend most of my time on the computer looking at blogs, checking email and doing work. So, I guess that’s a couple things!!
Kia Kehrer
Nov 24 10, 9:40 pm PDT

88
I use my computer half of the time for design work, and the other half uploading and sorting through photos of my 18mos daughter.
Stan
Nov 25 10, 12:05 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on the computer reading websites/blogs, working and chatting.

By the way, Eiggam asked me to vote for you durring phase 1, and i’ve been voting every day since then. Not just because she asked me to, but i’ve watched all the videos and read your blog and i do believe you’re the one that deserve most to win.
Lorra

Nov 25 10, 12:09 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on my computer gathering information. My favourite way of doing this is through blogs! So I spend most of my time reading + writing (offline as well!)
Pamela

Nov 25 10, 2:43 am PDT

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I spend most of my time on the computer blogging about my dog and trying to learn more about HTML, web design, Word Press, and all kinds of other technology changes that have come in while I was busy doing other things.
LisaT
Nov 25 10, 3:14 am PDT

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I spend my computer time reading blogs about graphic design and crafting as I am always looking for visual inspiration.
Leigh Harris

Nov 25 10, 4:40 am PDT

93
I spend most of my computer time writing my book, and keep up with social media…with multiple internet tabs always open!
Andrea Arrogante
Nov 25 10, 5:45 am PDT

94
I spend the most time on my computer reading articles (about marketing/advertising/social media), and on social networks (facebook, twitter).
Athina
Nov 25 10, 7:29 am PDT

95
I spend most of my time on the computer communicating with my family who lives far far away..
Beverley
Nov 25 10, 7:32 am PDT

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My computer use -

At work for almost everything – spreadsheets for various aspects of the business where I work, quickbooks for all the financial stuff, my boss’s calendar, and e-mails that I have to monitor. If my computer goes down, there is very little I can do – maybe some filing!!!

My personal computer time is mostly spent looking at my e-mails, maybe reading an e-book, or surfing the web.

Good luck with the good mood gig – you will be great at it!

Beverley
Susan Smith
Nov 25 10, 7:57 am PDT

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I spend most of my time online reading blogs and entering contests
Susan Smith
Nov 25 10, 8:02 am PDT

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http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/7826200797904896
Ashley
Nov 25 10, 8:21 am PDT

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I play a lot of Warcraft and I spend a lot of time talking to people that unfortunately live far away. I love to read, so I search the internet for things that interest me (various social topics, self-help topics, fitness and money help… etc.).
Theresa
Nov 25 10, 8:31 am PDT

100
What I do on the internet: shop, read blogs, end up on wikipedia.
Schmidty
Nov 25 10, 9:05 am PDT

101
I do research for school and mostly read cooking and mom blogs.
Andrew
Nov 25 10, 9:34 am PDT

102
Computer time is spent playing game with the kids and reading blogs when it’s my time.
Andrew
Nov 25 10, 11:08 am PDT

103
I tweeted about it as well:

http://twitter.com/#!/BigBaldMoo/status/7848819559501824
Tori Lou
Nov 25 10, 11:31 am PDT

104
Internet usage: read blogs, look for new recipes, keep in touch with family and friends.
MelodyJ
Nov 25 10, 11:44 am PDT

105
I spend most of my computer time playing games and reading blogs and message boards.
ANGEL JACKLYN
Nov 25 10, 12:22 pm PDT

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I HONESTLY SPEND MOST OF MY TIME ON THE COMPUTER ENTERING GIVEAWAYS! THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!
ANGEL JACKLYN
Nov 25 10, 12:26 pm PDT

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2ND ENTRY TWEET twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/7890725693820928
ant
Nov 25 10, 3:31 pm PDT

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I’m the “ant” from the first comment (Nov 24 10, 7:40 pm UTC)

I’m so happy that I can still participate. =)

I would like to add on the list: I spend a lot of time YouTubing also!!

P/S: Please use my second email provided, thanks!! And Happy Thanksgiving to you Tina!! And your family!! And everyone else here!!
Lisa Arant
Nov 25 10, 4:19 pm PDT

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I spend most of my computer time doing work (mostly spreadsheets). When I’m not working, I read my favorite blogs and check in with friends on facebook!
won

Nov 25 10, 4:20 pm PDT

110
I spend most of my time at the computer social networking.

Thank you!
won

Nov 25 10, 4:23 pm PDT

111
http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/7952429014323200
Dave
Nov 25 10, 5:00 pm PDT

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work and internal email
Dave
Nov 25 10, 5:00 pm PDT

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see photos of my grandson
David
Nov 25 10, 6:43 pm PDT

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i spend the most time trying to keep up with email and watching movies.
Sarah C
Nov 25 10, 8:47 pm PDT

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Hi Tina!

I spend most of my time on the computer doing email, reading news, storing my photos and can’t forget about Facebook :P

Sarah.
Jytte
Nov 26 10, 12:53 am PDT

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I mostly use my pc to write, listen to the radio and keep in touch with my friends. Couldn’t live without it:-)

Also, I vote for you for the Good Mood blog every day. Pray that you win. You truly deserve it.
AliCat
Nov 26 10, 5:06 am PDT

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I’m usually writing on my computer, but Facebook does distract me often! I try to quit or hide EVERYTHING on my Mac while I’m writing, so I can focus only on my writing.

I use a program called Scrivner, it’s strength is the power to organize my thoughts, ideas, plots, characters, and everything else, creating stories from word salad!

I also listen to long ambient stretches of music, without words, so I can exist in a mood bubble while I write.

Best wishes for your success!
shannon brown
Nov 26 10, 6:09 am PDT

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I spend most of my time in Google Reader! :-)
Good luck!
Charlie Stratton

Nov 26 10, 6:42 am PDT

119
I spend most time on the computer composing correspondence to be printed out and groundmailed to suppporters of our non-profit.
Melissa
Nov 26 10, 8:15 am PDT

120
I spend most of my pc time reading blogs.
Kathryn Freund

Nov 26 10, 8:32 am PDT

121
Always pleasant to read your work , Tina!
Probably spend most of my time on computer
doing research–checking weather before heading
To work, look up directions,& check out things I’ve
Heard or seen in my day.
Joanna
Nov 26 10, 8:39 am PDT

122
I use my mac to work (research, paperwork, communicating with clients)

To connect with friends.

To plan trips.

To read blogs and stories.

To refine photos.
Debbie
Nov 26 10, 8:51 am PDT

123
I spend time looking up correct spelling of names and words for my job, reading email and blogs, and watching videos on Youtube.
Beverley
Nov 26 10, 12:00 pm PDT

124
This is my 2nd entry – I think I read the rules right!

I also use my computer for downloading digital photos.

Beverley
Philip
Nov 26 10, 12:02 pm PDT

125
Either school work or checking my RSS feeds.
Dawn

Nov 26 10, 12:10 pm PDT

126
I spend most of my time on the computer editing videos that I shot, responding to emails, and browsing facebook.
Dawn

Nov 26 10, 12:10 pm PDT

127
Oh, here’s my second entry: I also read blogs on my computer.
michella

Nov 26 10, 1:52 pm PDT

128
spent a lot of time watching old music videos on youtube :)
Alicia
Nov 26 10, 1:55 pm PDT

129
E-mail, social websites, youtube

Good luck! =)
Jackie
Nov 26 10, 3:39 pm PDT

130
I use my computer to stay in contact with friends and family, to read, and to do ‘research’ on an endless variety of topics.
amy
Nov 26 10, 3:48 pm PDT

131
Time on the computer is spent e-mailing, reading my favorite blogs, and this last few weeks – shopping :)
Jeremy
Nov 26 10, 5:01 pm PDT

132
Email, blogging, reading.
Andre Simoneau
Nov 26 10, 5:24 pm PDT

133
Computer use: 50% work related (developing resources for Computer Science classes), 50% personal (email, shopping, etc.)

Always intriguing reading the work of a shining star!
Jenny Arnez

Nov 26 10, 6:13 pm PDT

134
I spend most of my computer time studying and researching social media and photography.
Sherry C
Nov 26 10, 7:30 pm PDT

135
Very Exciting, I use my computer for work and to connect with friends, family and colleagues.
Steph

Nov 26 10, 8:47 pm PDT

136
I use my computer to email and read my RSS reader
Ravi

Nov 26 10, 8:47 pm PDT

137
Hey Tina!

I too tried GTD but the system was too involved for me to maintain. Instead, I just focus on doing one meangingful thing everday. It’s super simple and once I started doing this, I noticed that I managed to get a lot more done through the day, beyond just the one thing.

Details here:
http://sethigherstandards.com/2010/11/24/one-powerful-technique-to-get-things-done/
Steph

Nov 26 10, 8:47 pm PDT

138
http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/8381290793410560
Dickson
Nov 26 10, 9:03 pm PDT

139
I spend most of my on the computer researching all of the random thing that interest me!! Good Luck!
Elissa
Nov 27 10, 1:25 am PDT

140
I like to read blogs online.
emily
Nov 27 10, 5:37 am PDT

141
My computer is my lifeline!
Selena
Nov 27 10, 5:57 am PDT

142
Checking email and following up with sites like this.
Wishing you all good things…
nan
Nov 27 10, 7:45 am PDT

143
i use the computer for reading blogs, and news
LuLu
Nov 27 10, 8:26 am PDT

144
I use my computer to connect to the outside world, watch videos and work.
LuLu
Nov 27 10, 8:27 am PDT

145
I use my computer for both fun and work.
Sherry C
Nov 27 10, 10:54 am PDT

146
I spend a fair amount of time on the computer and love that it connects me to amazing resources. Recipes Health info. So much less paper in my life.
Elomar Souza

Nov 27 10, 12:47 pm PDT

147
I’m ashamed to assume that, but I spend most of my time at the computer reading interesting but useless articles (this is not one of them) and “Facebooking”
Valorie
Nov 27 10, 1:40 pm PDT

148
Turbo Boooost and gift card, what a way to start the holidays! I spend most of what little time I do spend on the computer researching medical info. As a single mother of a special needs child, there isn’t much time for playing on the computer! Good luck everyone!
Larry
Nov 27 10, 1:58 pm PDT

149
work and checking email
Larry
Nov 27 10, 2:03 pm PDT

150
I also like to read news when I’m on the computer.
Sam H.
Nov 27 10, 6:21 pm PDT

151
I spent time doing email and reading online.

Side note: I hope you are successful in the goodmood blogging competition. :) In my opinion you are the perfect candidate simply because of your experience in blogging about happiness in such a profound manner for years now on a wide (yet deep!) level.
Kelli R.A.

Nov 27 10, 10:11 pm PDT

152
I spend most of my time on the computer writing. Well, if I’m doing my job I’m writing!

Great post today and thanks for this giveaway!
Clau
Nov 28 10, 8:01 am PDT

153
Entry: I use the computer to check email, read blogs and facebook.

Other stuff:
I wanted to tell you that your work to me is inspiring.

A few years ago i started out reading only one blog called Positively Present. I never knew about the blog world. I started browsing and this led me to Happy Lotus and a few others including Thinksimplenow.

I must say that my spiritual experience started just then. Not only have I learned a lot about being human but these blogs and yours have pointed me inward and inspired me to connect and get to know myself truly. They have moved me to see myself in a better light and work towards acceptance.

I just want to say THANK YOU!!!
Keep up living your dream. In doing so, you are helping sooooooo many people. ;)

:)
Clau
Donna L
Nov 28 10, 10:19 am PDT

154
I used the computer to shop and find coupons.
Ravzie
Nov 28 10, 12:26 pm PDT

155
I spend most of my time on the computer trying to find deals and get free stuff! Thanks for the giveaway!
Debra F
Nov 28 10, 1:12 pm PDT

156
I spend most of my time on the computer doing work unfortunately, but in my spare time I catch up on my blog reading.
kathi

Nov 28 10, 1:45 pm PDT

157
I spend most of my time on the internet either on fb or trying to get caught up on all the blogs I follow. ~ kathi
Jane
Nov 28 10, 2:04 pm PDT

158
Hi!

Your post subject is perfect timing as I have been asking questions around how I can be more productive at work, bringing work into overall balance in my life.

You guessed it, I mostly use the computer for work-email, word processing, spreadsheets, internet. I also dip into facebook & check out my feeds via Google Reader.
Judith
Nov 28 10, 9:55 pm PDT

159
My old computer is a dud. But I can do web browsing on it.
Sunshyn V

Nov 28 10, 11:07 pm PDT

160
I don’t have a MIT concept going, but I do make a list of things which need to be done, ordered by priority. It feels good to be able to cross things off the list one by one.
Sunshyn V

Nov 28 10, 11:11 pm PDT

161
My computer time tends to vary. Some times of year, I am constantly tweaking my website, other times, like now, I am browsing around reading things while making people’s holiday orders.
Aubrey M.
Nov 29 10, 5:15 am PDT

162
I love Filezilla. It allows us to run our company for efficiently and effectively because our field workers can submit photos of their completed work as soon as they finish their job no matter how far away from the home office they are located!
ashmastandrea

Nov 29 10, 5:43 am PDT

163
I read A LOT on the computer…blogs, websites, social media, etc. I also write my own blog and use word processing for work!
Cynthia
Nov 29 10, 6:13 am PDT

164
I spend alot of time reading blogs related to Health, art and spirituality.
Dave Busch
Nov 29 10, 6:39 am PDT

165
I spend most of my time on the PC surfing and reading articles on a variety of topics. I use a combination of Alltop – Google Reader and Instapaper to save for “bulk reading”
Banu S.
Nov 29 10, 7:38 am PDT

166
I use my laptop mainly for email and word processing. I journal on my laptop sometimes.

xo
~banu
ps. with your blogging contest, I just wanna say Go Tina! I live in Seattle and would love to see you (who is also a Seattelite) win!
AimeeJ
Nov 29 10, 7:45 am PDT

167
I mostly do schoolwork. Online college, woo!
Clau
Nov 29 10, 9:26 am PDT

168
Hi…

On the computer, I also like to use Twitter.

I’ve shared link to vote on Twitter: Claum29

Wishing you all the votes possible. I love what you share and your authenticity.

;)
Will
Nov 29 10, 11:28 am PDT

169
I spend most of my computer time browsing aimlessly. I’m changing that right now.
Amy

Nov 29 10, 1:17 pm PDT

170
I waste most of my time surfing the web and losing hours to blogs and facebook! :)
Ville
Nov 29 10, 4:47 pm PDT

171
I spend a lot of time doing calculations on the computer at work. Strict single-tasking is usually not practical there, since I would spend a lot of time completely idle. I think it’s important to focus on one thing at a time, but for me it’s not exactly the same thing as single-tasking. Otherwise, I like your simple system.
Demi
Nov 29 10, 4:56 pm PDT

172
I spend most of my computer time working and reading for information and fun.
Jessie C.
Nov 29 10, 5:00 pm PDT

173
Recently I do a lot of reading and stream videos on computer.
Jessie C.
Nov 29 10, 5:00 pm PDT

174
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/9411122696290305
Lynne G
Nov 30 10, 8:20 am PDT

175
I spend most of my computer time at work…making sure that all things needed to get done for the day is finished or at least started to meet my deadlines…I also try to read inspirational stories or quotes to step away from “work-mode” so that I could refocus again on any task/s at hand (I try not to even open my computer at home to have “me” time)
Valerie
Nov 30 10, 7:38 pm PDT

176
I spend most of my time on the computer reading blogs. :)
Debra

Nov 30 10, 8:02 pm PDT

177
E-mail, banking, and photographs. :)
Cindy B

Dec 01 10, 5:12 am PDT

178
Most of my computer time is spent reading blogs through Google Reader or using Hootsuite to access Twitter/Facebook.
Lynne G
Dec 01 10, 8:12 am PDT

179
I spend my down time at work surfing the net for empowering quotes, blogs and/or stories. I came upon this site when I was going thru a very rough break up that tore me apart. Since then, it has been a “recharging” for me to read articles that makes me stronger and fight each day.
Sheldon
Dec 01 10, 1:05 pm PDT

180
Email and writing! :)
OneGirl
Dec 01 10, 2:13 pm PDT

181
I mainly use my computer for school and playing games.
OneGirl
Dec 01 10, 2:13 pm PDT

182
I spend most of my time on Farmville. :)
Sandra Brower
Dec 01 10, 3:07 pm PDT

183
Homework, homework, getting home school assignments for my daughter, homework, finances, ranch inventories, store inventories, socializing, writing, reading blogs/entering contests, and gathering/printing coupons. Oh..and homework!! LOL
Sandra Brower
Dec 01 10, 3:08 pm PDT

184
I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/#!/Allhoneyhere/status/10107790496370688
Kelli Townsend

Dec 01 10, 5:00 pm PDT

185
i spend most of my time social networking, keeping up with the latest news, and inspiration.
natalie T.
Dec 01 10, 10:27 pm PDT

186
I do homework online mostly and if it’s not homework it’s shopping and surfing :)
Gaurav R
Dec 02 10, 9:58 am PDT

187
E-mail, google, e-mail, google, e-mail…. Those 2 things take up all my time. I e-mail a lot and I feed the obsessive/compulsive need to respond to all messages within minutes of them turning up , then find some tweet coming up on my twitter feed, and I google up info on the story that tweet presents.

Apart from this I also spend a good deal of time listening to music online (legally :P ) on my PC. And I take in the day’s news from a bevy of news sites from all over the world using my PC each morning.
Maria
Dec 02 10, 10:37 am PDT

188
No tips, not very computer literate , so try to do one thing at a time. Usually on blogher or checking e-mails.
Jessica
Dec 02 10, 12:43 pm PDT

189
I mostly use my computer for editing photos that I’ve taken of/for other people.
Jessica
Dec 02 10, 12:44 pm PDT

190
I also love to look up easy and fun recipes.
DianasaurDishes

Dec 02 10, 4:07 pm PDT

191
Blogging! Writing, editing photos, making videos, it’s all about the blog baby.
Gaurav R
Dec 03 10, 5:34 am PDT

192
I’ve also tweeted about your post here – http://twitter.com/grajasekar/statuses/10687223645077505

:)
Matt Davis

Dec 03 10, 11:48 am PDT

193
Amazing…

“You came to Think Simple Now, not Think Complicated Now.” Hahahaha… that was good… lol

I’m kind of a ‘simpleton’ myself when it comes to things. I know that if these things involve too many steps, or is something that takes too much effort to do… it won’t get done.

How do *I* like to use the computer? Well I’m an IT geek for the government… so I’m sort of a slave to mine. I wake up, do my morning brain dump (thank you BTW, what an amazing tool) then read postings, and hit the road. I get to work, and am basically plugged into virtual land all day. I do everything from:

- Emails
- Blogging
- Research
- Forum posting
- Chat
- Plan my daily tasks
- Read the news
- Support the people that require my assistance

That’s about it! Thank you for this posting… simple but GREAT tips!

Talk soon!

Matt
Cindy Miller
Dec 03 10, 7:53 pm PDT

194
I love to keep up with Facebook and organize my family photos.

I run my small business and use my computer for that mostly.
Frederick Frost
Dec 04 10, 7:34 pm PDT

195
I use my computer for running my business. Mostly email, spreadsheets, and financial software.
PauleyD
Dec 05 10, 10:45 am PDT

196
I spend time on FB, taking online classes, and working out our budget on quickbooks.
PauleyD
Dec 05 10, 10:47 am PDT

197
http://twitter.com/lpauld68/status/11491101445726208

Thanks!
Natalie J. Vandenberghe
Dec 05 10, 9:05 pm PDT

198
Most of the time I spend on the computer is either going through my email or entering contests (like this one :)
I also search for trivia answers and recipes, and play some games (like Scrabble and Boggle)
Thanks for the giveaway.
aleq13@gmail.com
Natalie J. Vandenberghe
Dec 05 10, 9:08 pm PDT

199
Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/11647754593902592
Catootes

Dec 06 10, 9:24 am PDT

200
Most of my comp time is writing – emails, blogposts, reports. After that list comes photo editing and reading other blogs.
Michael R
Dec 06 10, 10:36 am PDT

201
At home I spend most of my time catching up with friends and family on Facebook or email. Checking RSS (ThinkSimple) :-)
Michael R
Dec 06 10, 10:37 am PDT

202
I also spend time once a week paying bills and trying to keep Quicken up to date.
kate
Dec 06 10, 6:25 pm PDT

203
Blogs are a very effective way of wasting a lot of time!
Benny Williams
Dec 06 10, 9:44 pm PDT

204
what do you mostly use your computer for? I use it for work (lots of excel) and email and webbrowsing. Pretty typical!
Benny Williams
Dec 06 10, 9:44 pm PDT

205
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/benny8484/status/12019653308059650
Douglas Jones

Dec 07 10, 9:59 pm PDT

206
I use my computers for bringing my ideas to life through code, editing photos, reading blogs, listening to music, watching movies, and looking for recipes to cook…
swisspotluck
Dec 07 10, 11:50 pm PDT

207
I spend most of my computer time using the internet while the other member of my family uses the computer mostly doing prep for the math classes he teaches.
swisspotluck
Dec 07 10, 11:52 pm PDT

208
http://twitter.com/#!/swisspotluck/status/12413962876358656
Krysta B.
Dec 08 10, 12:16 pm PDT

209
My computer is my best friend. Kidding! Well, sort of. I LIVE on my computer – tv, news, keeping up to date on my friends and family, music, speaking to all my close college buddies at once (even the ones in India and Kenya!) calling my grandma so we can sing Christmas carols together, writing, organizing, work. I suppose the only two things I don’t need my computer for are sleeping and eating (but sometimes it can help with those things too!).
Heather S
Dec 08 10, 4:56 pm PDT

210
I spend most of my time doing research and searching on various topics
Tabathia B

Dec 09 10, 6:12 am PDT

211
On social network sites and following blogs for money saving tips and recipes
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
SavvyChristine

Dec 09 10, 6:12 am PDT

212
Distracting myself. The computer is my main form of distraction, considering most days I am ill. Sometimes that’s just surfing, but usually I write and keep up with my family.
Tabathia B

Dec 09 10, 6:13 am PDT

213
tweet
http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/12872238734774273
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
LAMusing
Dec 10 10, 2:09 pm PDT

214
I use my computer to keep in touch via email, do research, enter giveaways and use the writing software. But to stay on task I hand write “to do” lists each day on a post it that I stick on my computer. Writing by hand seems to make it stick better for me :)
Norma
Dec 10 10, 2:12 pm PDT

215
I’m 79 and new to the whole computer thing – but I’m enjoying figuring it out!
Thuong Pham
Dec 10 10, 11:58 pm PDT

216
I use most of my computer for watching dramas, checking facebook, looking for recipes… and more!
Thuong Pham
Dec 11 10, 12:01 am PDT

217
I tweeted and here is the link:
http://twitter.com/5teapea/status/13503563430891520
Becky Horn
Dec 11 10, 3:31 am PDT

218
I spend most of my time entering contests
sweokgrl@gmail.com
Becky Horn
Dec 11 10, 3:32 am PDT

219
my tweet
sweokgrl@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/bdiane34/status/13556556461252608
El Kingo
Dec 11 10, 9:39 am PDT

220
I use my computer for either surfing the web or creating lessons for school.
coralin bloye
Dec 12 10, 3:47 pm PDT

221
i love my laptop
Amber
Dec 12 10, 8:52 pm PDT

222
Writing is what I do most on the computer.
Eileen
Dec 15 10, 2:50 am PDT

223
My computer is my lifeline. After being taken from work and an active life with health issues 9 years ago, I use the computer (well, my husband’s work laptop he brings home for me to use at nights) to find new health information, support networks, and the last 9 months have been visiting blogs. I check out reviews, read other mom’s laments and joys and enter amazing sponsored promotions. I feel like I am connected to the world, even if sitting at the kitchen table.

I use a couple social networks to chat with my 3 older children in their 20′s , AND keep an eye on my t’ween and 2 teens’ pages too. I love to find new recipes, as cooking and baking is one thing I can still manage physically, and I do most of our gift shopping online, as I cannot drive. I have been afraid of the computer age for years but am taking baby steps to learn new things. Some day I would love to blog and possibly write. That is my passion. Can ya tell? LOL!
Eileen
Dec 15 10, 3:06 am PDT

224
I tweeted this!

http://twitter.com/2sic2mooov/status/14999648229924864

thank you!
Donna B.
Dec 16 10, 12:33 pm PDT

225
At work, I spend most of my time working in Excel.

At home, I spend most of my time on the internet.
Donna B.
Dec 16 10, 12:35 pm PDT

226
http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/15505039430787072
Georgia
Dec 17 10, 1:56 am PDT

227
I spend most of my time on the computer at work all day long but when I get home, it is just fun time on the computer. Love the internet and blogging.

gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Georgia
Dec 17 10, 2:00 am PDT

228
Tweeted here too

http://twitter.com/gmissycat/status/15707704559411202

gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Mary M
Dec 18 10, 5:58 pm PDT

229
Right now I spend a lot of time on the computer at work and some time at home playing games and blogging.

marybug2@yahoo.com
Mary M
Dec 18 10, 5:59 pm PDT

230
Tweeted too

http://twitter.com/#!/marybug2/status/16311575514193920

marybug2 @ yahoo . com
Rickey Rudy
Dec 18 10, 6:49 pm PDT

231
I spend most of my time lately looking at blogs. I NEED emphasize NEED to write. Now the time to do it…………………..IT IS TIME…………..
Ruth P.
Dec 18 10, 9:20 pm PDT

232
I’m on blogs all the time!
Ruth P.
Dec 18 10, 9:22 pm PDT

233
I love watching movies on my computer–I have a very large screen, so I lay on my back with my laptop on my stomach. So comforting!
Ivy
Dec 18 10, 9:59 pm PDT

234
It used to be keeping up with the RSS feed and emails. Now the opportunities I have to spend on the computer are interrupted by the little one, who then commandeers the computer to play her learning games.
Heather H.
Dec 18 10, 11:54 pm PDT

235
I spend most of my time on the computer entering giveaways (but since I already said that) the second most time I spend on the computer is paying my bills and managing our finances.
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com
Heather H.
Dec 18 10, 11:55 pm PDT

236
tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/HendyMartin/status/16401093147762688
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com
Jane Thompson
Dec 19 10, 9:00 am PDT

237
I spend most of my time on the computer entering contests.
Brett Emerson
Dec 19 10, 11:56 am PDT

238
I spend my time making movies
Jean D.
Dec 19 10, 3:02 pm PDT

239
I spend most of my time at the computer waiting for pages to open. It’s true. I volunteer as an editor, moving from page to page on multiple websites. My old computer just can’t handle it any longer.

Thanks for a generous giveaway!
Jean D.
Dec 19 10, 3:05 pm PDT

240
Tweet for you!
http://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/16629889222320129
Emily N.
Dec 19 10, 3:05 pm PDT

241
I read a lot of blogs and check email and twitter frequently.
Emily N.
Dec 19 10, 3:06 pm PDT

242
http://twitter.com/#!/prizepuzzle/status/16630075923369985
Courtney
Dec 19 10, 5:30 pm PDT

243
Reading, and soon, school work!
Lorrie
Dec 19 10, 7:15 pm PDT

244
I spend most of my time searching for deals, ads, coupons, and reading blogs related to saving money.
Lorrie
Dec 19 10, 7:17 pm PDT

245
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/pinklady705/status/16693438355341312
Deanna G.
Dec 19 10, 8:32 pm PDT

246
I spend most of my time on the computer entering giveaways!
Chakolate
Dec 19 10, 9:13 pm PDT

247
I mostly use my computer to stay connected to the world. Without it, I have no friends. With it, I have friends all over the world.
Kirsten
Dec 20 10, 2:05 am PDT

248
Sweepstakes and contests. Anywhere from as few as 100 to as many as 5 or 6 hundred. This is aside from facebook, twitter, photos, music, blogs and emails. And well, movies, tv and reading the news!
Kirsten
Dec 20 10, 2:07 am PDT

249
http://twitter.com/miriama59/status/16796772462493696
Amber
Dec 20 10, 9:36 am PDT

250
what do you spend time doing mostly on the computer?

I spend the vast majority of my time on the computer talking to friends and listening to music. I am a leathercrafter, which means that I spend a lot of time hunched over a piece of leather, putting some kind of (hopefully) awesome art on it. I also have a short attention span, so being able to skype with my friends is a godsend. If they’re not on, I use it to listen to my music collection. Either way, I’d go crazy without it.
BrendaLea Abbott

Dec 20 10, 5:08 pm PDT

251
I spend more time entering various giveaways and then it’s sorting, reading, replying to, and deleting email.
Spcialt
Dec 20 10, 8:23 pm PDT

252
I spend most of my time reading my blogs. And I just started blogging myself so I expect that to start taking up more time as well!
Spcialt
Dec 20 10, 8:24 pm PDT

253
Tweeted:

https://twitter.com/#!/Spcialt/status/17071651220889600
Gena Buie
Dec 20 10, 9:31 pm PDT

254
Blogging + Budgeting

grbuie@gmail.com
Gena Buie
Dec 20 10, 9:32 pm PDT

255
Tweeted: http://thinksimplenow.com/happiness/simple-productivity/

grbuie@gmail.com
Jearv
Dec 20 10, 9:46 pm PDT

256
I mostly work on my college essays on my laptop and then surf the web after I’m done (or when I get bored)!
Jearv
Dec 20 10, 9:48 pm PDT

257
I tweeted about this promotion on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/#!/Fundaezed/status/17093971041849344
Paul
Dec 21 10, 8:04 am PDT

258
When I’m on the computer I’m trying to stay up to date — with everything — so I’m not left behind. Doing that leaves me behind.
Milcah Syner

Dec 21 10, 3:57 pm PDT

259
Most of my internet time is spent social networking through Facebook and Twitter.
Milcah Syner

Dec 21 10, 3:59 pm PDT

260
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/mommasreviews/status/17368435981819904
Annette Peel
Dec 21 10, 7:20 pm PDT

261
I use the computer mostly to check my email.
the4peels at yahoo dot com
Annette Peel
Dec 21 10, 7:21 pm PDT

262
Here’s my Tweet: http://twitter.com/2treasures4us/statuses/17416326733631488
@2treasures4us
the4peels at yahoo dot com
Deb
Dec 21 10, 7:43 pm PDT

263
I spend a lot of time on the computer using quilting tutorials…reading quilting blogs! debgiro at wildblue dot net
Liz
Dec 22 10, 1:01 am PDT

264
I spend most of my time doing school work, reading sewing/quilting blogs, looking for jobs, and entering contests!
Liz
Dec 22 10, 1:02 am PDT

265
I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/FakeGradSchool/status/17504909461032960
Danyell
Dec 22 10, 2:59 am PDT

266
I spend most of my time online- entering giveaways, contest and sweepstakes.
evrywoman@yahoo.com
Danyell

Dec 22 10, 3:26 am PDT

267
I blogged about this giveaway, you can find it at :
http://givemegiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/12/read-about-simplest-productivity-system.html

evrywoman@yahoo.com
amy h
Dec 22 10, 4:18 am PDT

268
I spend a lot of my time trying to finish work items on the computer.
Wilma
Dec 22 10, 5:42 am PDT

269
Most of my computer time is spent working, the rest is spent trolling blogs & facebook. :)
April
Dec 22 10, 5:55 am PDT

270
The only thing that really works for me is to make myself not do fun things until chores are done or they never will get done because I’ll spend all my time doing fun things.
angie

Dec 22 10, 6:44 am PDT

271
I use my PC for email and Facebook stuffs mostly, but also for all sorts of web surfing and storing my photography.
angie

Dec 22 10, 6:44 am PDT

272
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/17591353932255233
Otbamus
Dec 22 10, 9:23 am PDT

273
Mostly on designing and reading
Synolve

Dec 22 10, 9:30 am PDT

274
Hi Tina!
I LOVE this post! Congratulations on your new computer!! How exciting!!

I would use this computer to read YOUR blog, read blogher, talk about my new computer on twitter, watch movies and videos on youtube with my family!

Who doesn’t want to win a $250 gift card a couple of days before Christmas! I do!! I wrote about this giveaway on my site at http://synolve.com/review-by-tina-su-over-at-thinksimple-com/, posted it on twitter (I RT’d your tweet and did a reply too!) @synolve, posted it on facebook (my post and your post on my profile page) http://facebook/synolve.craft. And I’m posting my blog post with hyperlinks to your review on Blogher (synolve).

Guess that’s about it! Oh! YeAH! SURE HOPE I WIN!!!! (shouting with excitement and joy!)

Happy Holidays!
Synolve
scott

Dec 22 10, 9:49 am PDT

275
I use my home PC for Facebook and reading eco-blogs (like treehugger.com). I do a little email but not much.
scott

Dec 22 10, 9:50 am PDT

276
my tweet http://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/17637696037986304
Min
Dec 22 10, 10:39 am PDT

277
Most of the time I’m just surfing the web.
Kayce Crews
Dec 22 10, 10:45 am PDT

278
I spend a lot of time reading articles and blogs.
carol y l
Dec 22 10, 11:47 am PDT

279
I talk to my daughter, check my emails usually, and research things.
carol y l
Dec 22 10, 11:47 am PDT

280
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/17667448014643200
Matt Davis

Dec 22 10, 12:17 pm PDT

281
I use the PC for work, pleasure, banking, blogging, chatting, pretty well everything!
Eva Zamudio
Dec 22 10, 3:12 pm PDT

282
I like to organize my to-do list and my appointments and commitments in Google calendar
Eva Zamudio
Dec 22 10, 3:13 pm PDT

283
I love your blog so I could say, I spend a good time reading your articles.

Thanks for the great words!!! =)
Christina
Dec 22 10, 3:30 pm PDT

284
Web surfing mostly.
Shannon
Dec 22 10, 3:33 pm PDT

285
I visit various websites and email mostly, sometimes I play a game
Jessica
Dec 22 10, 3:50 pm PDT

286
I use my computer for emailing and social networking

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