The Pomodoro Technique

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This popular time management method asks you to alternate pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue.

For some types of work that require extended periods in a creative "flow" state — thinking coding, writing, composing, etc — 25 minutes may be too short. Try extended work sessions with longer breaks. A DeskTime study found that a 52-minute focus and 17-minute break is the perfect balance. Others prefer 90 full minutes with a 20-30-minute break, based on Ultradian rhythms.

Get away from screens during breaks.

1. Related

  1. Getting Things Done (GTD)
  2. Weekly Review
  3. The Medium Method
  4. Time Blocking
  5. The Commitment Inventory
  6. Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)
  7. Eat the Frog
  8. The Pomodoro Technique

2. Refs

  1. https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
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