TimeFlip2

$59

As September draws in, for many of us that means returning to education, with many students and teachers alike re-adjusting back into academic routines to keep on top of studying, reading, and planning. This is where TimeFlip2 comes in, as it Is a nifty device that has been designed to help you effectively manage your time across a wide range of activities. Therefore, the TimeFlip2 makes a perfect choice for anyone who wants to make the most of their time and stay productive!

Essentially the TimeFlip2 is a large dice that sits on your desk and allows you to track time spent across a range of tasks. Straight out of the box, the dice is simple to set up, and just requires two AA batteries and the downloading of the TimeFlip app to get started. Once the app and dice are connected, you can then use the provided sticker book and add a range of tasks to the sides of the dice which you then assign within the app. I was impressed with the range of 42 pre-designed task stickers which cover most activities you may require. However, usefully they have also included a range of blank stickers which are perfect for time tracking on more specific or unique tasks required during your day.  

I added a range of stickers to meet my job’s needs including emails, editing, and writing. However, I loved that with the blank stickers I could give ones to the more specific sides of my job including writing reviews. Once I had assigned all sides of my dice on the app, I was ready to get started tracking my time. I started the day flipping it over to the email side of the dice which was then illuminated to signal that it would start tracking as I worked my way through my inbox. Then, I had to get some edits done on some articles I had written, so I easily flipped the dice to the editing side and began work on that. Over the course of the day there was something quite satisfying about flipping it over between tasks which kept me accountable all day. I even like that break stickers are included in the sticker pack to encourage you to take breaks, as this is essential for keeping you proactively working and avoiding burnout too quickly.

At the end of the day I was able to look back at the app and see how long I’d spent on each task, which is great information to see which areas of my role are the most demanding, and which take much less time. This helps me to better organise my days going forward as I start to learn how long it takes to complete certain activities. I even loved the pause function, as with any office there will be calls and distractions, so being able to easily tap my dice to pause a task whilst I deal with an urgent question or call is a great feature. The statistical menu is easy to understand and clearly laid out, which makes the TimeFlip 2 such an easy and simple device to make your work more productive.

I wish I had something like this whilst I was at university! Too often I would spend hours ‘studying’ to realise I’ve spent far too much time scrolling online and not keeping myself accountable. If I had had a tactile dice sitting next to me that was actively keeping track of my studying, I think it would have kept me more focused. The dice also includes direct and Pomodoro timers to track tasks in a more constructive way to give you breaks to help improve productivity. Also, a big plus of the TimeFlip2 is that once you buy the dice there are no additional fees, subscriptions or app purchases needed to keep you productive - so once you have the TimeFlip2, you are set. This would have been a game changer whilst studying and having tested it out myself, I know this would improve productivity across a range of roles to make sure that you are always working effectively.

If you have a student, teacher, or anyone in your life who wants to make the most of their time and make their work as productive as possible, this is a must-buy gift. I especially would recommend this as a going-away present for university students, as it will help them effectively keep track of their workload - I know myself and many others that this would have benefitted. Overall, time tracking is a great way to harness your productivity and manage your workload. Therefore, the TimeFlip is a simple but effective solution to help you hack your time!

Pros:

- Easy to set up

- Wide variety of pre-designed sticker options as well as blank stickers

- LED light to keep you accountable

Cons:

- Requires AA batteries which are not included