The hourly alarm?

One of the big ideas behind using something that beeps to remind you about the 60-60 experiment is that most of us will otherwise stay in our daily routines. We often need an external reminder - like a watch, timer or computer alarm. Though something active that beeps is the best, passive items (like sticky notes, signs, a dot on your watch, etc.) can also be used.

Beeping Watches / Timers

Many timer/countdown watches are available, including these at Amazon.co.uk:

• Timex Unisex Midsize 1440 Sports Digital Watch #T5G891
• Casio Women's Daily Alarm Digital Watch #LA11WB-1

Kitchen-type countdown timers are also available, including these at Amazon.co.uk:

• Acctim Jumbo LCD Timer
• Typhoon Timer

Computer Timers

Someone who has done the 60-60 Experiment wrote a short program, which runs under Windows, that you can use instead of a watch beep. The program creates a pop-up message every 60 minutes (not necessarily on the hour). Jett, who wrote the program, recommends that you put a shortcut to this program in your startup folder. (that way you don't need to remember to start the program manually each day) Press - to close this free-running application.

Download popup.exe (Right-click an choose "save as" or simply click on the link to download it. If you get a warning about it being from an unknown publisher, choose to run the program.)

Reminder items around your home & work

If you don't wear a watch, you might use post-it notes or other items as reminder. Place these items around your car, home, or office. People have suggested putting these reminders on their bathroom mirrors, steering wheels, wallets, computer monitors, and around their kitchens. When one catches your eye, use it as your 60-60 reminder.

Any other ideas? Post them here or send them to 6060@oakchurch.co.uk

Trevor