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If you like to keep track of how you are spending your hours each day, here is a quick and easy way to log your hours using the humble Notepad.

First, create a new text file in Notepad and type in the following in the first line

.LOG

The text must all be in uppercase for this to work. Now close and save the file .

Now, whenever you want to log a new activity, like writing a blog post, taking a break or exercising, just open the file. Notepad will automatically add the current date and time in a new line (see screenshot). You can then add the name of the activity.

Notepad inserts the current time stamp

As you do this throughout the day, you will have a list of time and associated activity for you to do some basic analysis of how you spend your day.