Since we first launched Mutewatch in July of 2011, we occasionally hear of unique ways Mutewatch owners are using the watch to help manage their schedule. As strong believers of the power that Mutewatch can have as a time management tool, we love hearing how Mutewatch has made a positive impact on people’s lives.
To celebrate these unique uses, we’re going to start sharing some examples on the blog to highlight the various ways Mutewatch can help your everyday life.
Today we’re talking to John, a lawyer from the Phillipines, who uses his watch to keep track of deadlines to file important court documents, freeing up mental space to address the case at hand.
If you have your own story you’d like to share, send us an email at friends@mutewatch.com.
Mutewatch: How did you first hear about Mutewatch?
John: I first saw a Mutewatch article in some local tech blog in the internet and I became curious. I was skeptical at first, in an era where gadgets can be overwhelming with it countless functionalities, the simplicity of the Mutewatch proposition and philosophy seem counter-intuitive.
Mutewatch: What’s your favorite part about Mutewatch since you received yours?
John: The watch is “effortless”, very easy on the eyes. The Mutewatch easily blends with what I usually wear.
Mutewatch: What is your main use for your Mutewatch?
John: I am a lawyer by profession and I really need to manage my time in terms of the attention I allocate per case. Sometimes, it is so easy to lose track of time, we mistakenly think that time is an unlimited resource and we spend it mindlessly. Mutewatch is a tool that helps me have a sense of focus, and allows me to devote time and finish the task at hand. As a result, I feel more in control of my time, and more productive. The focus elevates the quality of my work product.
By not falling into distractions, I achieve clarity in my thoughts by being clutter free.
Mutewatch: A lot of people use Mutewatch’s timer and alarm functions for cooking, meditating, working out, and other activities – have you found any unique ways to use your Mutewatch?
John: As a lawyer, I am tasked to finish many pleadings and as I such I have learned to respect deadlines. A pleading filed out of time would seriously hurt a client’s case.
I particularly find the silent alarm function very useful. I set the timer, and then I lose myself into writing my arguments. I set the alarm 15 minutes before I end it, so that I am reminded to finish it. Usually, this window period is where I finish the loose ends of my arguments. This is where I am sharpest.
Mutewatch: Do people ask you about your Mutewatch?
John: Yes, people often mistake it as a regular wristband accessory and they are easily shocked when I make a slight of wrist to reveal the time in LED. Its power lies in the element of surprise. This sense of wonder that the watch generates would usually be followed by more questions, e.g. where I got it, how much it cost.
My favorite part is when I demonstrate of the alarm functions. I feel like a magician, as I navigate them through its touch/swipe functions and how I disable the alarm by pressing the squares.
Mutewatch: Do you have any strategies to manage your time?
John: Managing time begins with appreciating how much it is worth. Life is too short, and we need to realize its importance so that we do not waste it on mindless things. Time management is a skill that we need to develop and master over time. This would help us optimize this scarce resource, which would eventually lead to an enhanced and better quality of life.