There is a free Android app Gleeo Time Tracker that allows you to log your time usage.
The user interface is simple: First you define various categories (yes, this can take a lot of thinking, so don’t overdo it; any system is better than none), and then you only use one click to start recording a new category. If you make a mistake, such as you forget to switch to a new category and only find out later, you can edit the records afterwards. You can view the records, export them in CSV format, and then do whatever you want with them on your computer. For example you can compare statistics for different weeks.
Using this tool already increses your self-control, because it makes you more aware of how you are using your time. When you finish an activity, it makes you think what are you going to do next. If this becomes too annoying, you can also keep some of your time untracked (but then you will see how much time you spend doing the “untracked” activities).
Here are some example categories, to help you setup the system faster:
There is a free Android app Gleeo Time Tracker that allows you to log your time usage.
The user interface is simple: First you define various categories (yes, this can take a lot of thinking, so don’t overdo it; any system is better than none), and then you only use one click to start recording a new category. If you make a mistake, such as you forget to switch to a new category and only find out later, you can edit the records afterwards. You can view the records, export them in CSV format, and then do whatever you want with them on your computer. For example you can compare statistics for different weeks.
Using this tool already increses your self-control, because it makes you more aware of how you are using your time. When you finish an activity, it makes you think what are you going to do next. If this becomes too annoying, you can also keep some of your time untracked (but then you will see how much time you spend doing the “untracked” activities).
Here are some example categories, to help you setup the system faster:
Maintenance—Sleep
Maintenance—Hygiene
Maintenance—Food
Maintenance—Job
Travel—City
Travel—Long distance
Productivity—Projects
Productivity—Learning
Productivity—Exercise
Productivity—To-dos
Fun—Relaxation
Fun—Web
Fun—Movie
Fun—Walk
Fun—Social