About pomodoro timer
The Pomodoro technique splits work into short, focused bursts with breaks. A common cycle is 25 minutes of focus followed by 5 minutes of rest.
How to use it
- Pick one task and work on it until the timer rings.
- Take a real break away from the screen.
- After four rounds take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
Why it works
Short deadlines reduce procrastination and the regular breaks help you keep focus through a long day. Adjust the lengths if 25 minutes does not suit your task.
A worked example
Four focus sessions of 25 minutes with three 5-minute breaks take 1 hour 55 minutes. After that, take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. In one morning you can finish two such rounds, around four hours of focused work.
Making it work
- Turn off notifications during a session.
- Write down distractions and handle them in the break.
- Adjust the length, for example 50 and 10, if 25 minutes is too short for your work.
