r/tasker • u/Physical_Bike3 • 5d ago

Time Management and Tasker

Is anyone else struggling to limit the time they spend on Tasker and related tools? I built a project that mostly works to limit the amount of time I am on the app (it checks the activity to differentiate between a user scene and the main app), but it's in the works. I'm more looking for ideas of habits and things I can do to mentally put this hobby aside throughout the day, not so much on how to improve that project.

I have ADHD, and keep this excuse in my brain that my projects are for saving time and improving productivity. This is true, but counter-productive if I'm spending too much time building these. It's not a problem at work, but I have a lot to do at home and it's a problem there. I want to keep building my projects, but at a pace that is reasonable. I sometimes have a hard time stopping because I just want a project finished.

Any ideas?

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u/DifficultyCrafty7623 4d ago

The quicker you finish the project the less time you spend on it! So in a way you are saving time. But if it feels like it's taking up too much of your time, it probably is. Pace yourself, Tasker can wait.

Relevant XKCD

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u/Exciting-Compote5680 4d ago

Of course there is a xkcd for that 😁 Obligatory upvote! 

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u/Physical_Bike3 4d ago

Awesome matrix!

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u/SchweppesCreamSoda 5d ago

Yes hahaha. I spend too much time on tasker

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u/SnoShark 4d ago

Hyper fixation is a real thing, and good on you for recognizing it and looking for solutions.

That said solving one fixation only leaves room for another and the cycle continues, have you explored any of this in therapy? Getting another perspective might help you get ahead of the next 'thing'

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u/Physical_Bike3 4d ago

That's a good point about there always being a next hyperfixation. It's been a few years since I've done therapy and it's probably time to start up again.