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Hi everyone! If you’ve been distracted lately or had trouble focusing on your work, the Pomodoro Method is here for you.
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. He was having trouble focusing on his tasks and decided to time himself on each activity. He used a tomato-shaped timer, (Pomodoro is tomato in Italian), and this wonderful technique was born.
The Method
Make your to-do list
Do 25 minutes of intensely focused work
Take a 5-minute break
Take a longer break after 4 Pomodoro sessions
Tips
I like to listen to focus music while I do Pomodoro, my favorites being the Focus Playlists on Headspace, and Spotify’s Focus Playlists. After my music is ready to go, I make my to-do list on a piece of paper, pick my first task, and set a 25-minute timer on my phone.
*Pro Tip* If you get easily disrupted by your phone, try putting it on Do Not Disturb, and flip it over so you don’t see the notifications.
Alternatively, you can purchase a Pomodoro timer like this one from Amazon: Pomodoro Timer.
Conclusion
The Pomodoro method is a really great way to get in the focus mode and get more work done. I’ve found that it has made me a more efficient worker.
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