This is a productivity method that was conceived by Francesco Cirillo. Don’t search for the definition of Pomodoro in English. Pomodoro means “Tomato” in Italian. The name is an hommage to the Tomato timer Mr. Cirillo was using when he studied.
Quick introduction
The technique is quite simple to implement, and you can apply it pretty much from anywhere, on any task, any day.
Here’s the basic recipe:
- Take a piece of paper, write down the task you will work on,
- Start a 25 minutes timer and go at it,
- When the timer is complete, give yourself a 5-minute break.
- Add an “X” in front of your task,
- Do it again until the job is complete.
When you complete a task, you strike it on your paper and move on to the next one. Each session is called a Pomodoro. After 4 Pomodoros, roughly 2 hours, you take a longer break.
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When to use the Pomodoro Technique?
You might wonder if the Pomodoro Technique works. My personal experience is yes, it does work.
It’s not the only productivity method you should use. But it does wonder when you apply it on the right circumstances.
You will get some value by starting a 25 minutes timer now, but if you know the method’s strengths, you’ll use it when it’s perfectly suited to what you do.
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How does the Pomodoro Technique makes you more efficient?
The Pomodoro Method helps redefine how you measure success in your work. By using this method, you add a subtle layer on top of each task, allowing you to focus deeply for a set amount of time, usually 25 minutes. This shift in focus helps measure success not just by completed tasks but by the time spent pushing things forward.
It also helps avoid multitasking and increases your mindfulness. Working and staying in the moment means you waste less time context switching and slipping into distractions.
Super important also: The ticking sound in a Pomodoro app helps increase focus by creating a calming rhythm and serving as a visual and auditory reminder to stay on track and avoid procrastination. This helps the brain associate the sound with focusing and reduces the likelihood of getting sidetracked.
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Go through an interactive Pomodoro Session
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