The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method. This method asks you to, "...alternate pomodoros – focused work sessions – with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue." (“The Pomodoro Technique – Why It Works & How To Do It”) This method was created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. Cirillo had a hard time focusing so he grabbed a tomato-shaped timer (tomato in Italian is Pomodoro) to commit to studying for only a short amount of time. And so the Pomodoro technique began to develop. Cirillo later wrote a book on this method. Keep reading to figure out the basics.
How to use the Pomodoro Technique:
1. Get a to-do list and a timer.
I use the chrome extension Pomodoro Technique or YouTube study with me videos. The Sherry Formula on YouTube has great study with me videos.
2. Set a timer for 25-minutes.
Turn on the timer for 25 minutes and focus on one task for that long.
3. Then take a 5-minute break.
Do something other than going on your phone. To fully clear your mind, here are some examples: go outside, eat a snack, or play with your dog. Just enjoy yourself and don't worry about your work or school.
4. After you've completed 4 Pomodoro sessions take a 15-30 minute break.
After 4 sessions you should have completed four 25-min work sessions and four 5-min rest sessions. Once you have done this you can take a more extensive break. Then repeat.
You can even do 50-minute work sessions and 10-minute rest sessions. Your time intervals can be whatever works for you. just make sure your work sessions are longer than your rest sessions. The Pomodoro Technique has helped me save energy, beat procrastination, stay focused, and be more productive.
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Bibliography
“The Pomodoro Technique – Why It Works & How To Do It.” Todoist, 2020, todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique. Accessed 25 Oct. 2020.