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The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. 

 

1. It helps you stop procrastinating and get started
So often we can get trapped in procrastination because the task we’re about to start is daunting in some way. Perhaps it’s a big project, like a major essay, or a long test prep programme, or perhaps it looks hard, like a set of tough math problems. But the Pomodoro Method switches your focus from accomplishing a task to simply going through the process.
All you need to do is work the task for 25 minutes and you’ll have achieved what you set out to do.

 

2. Strengthens your determination to keep on trying…
… even when you don’t feel like it, or the work is tough! You can’t quit while the timer is ticking.
In other words, the Pomodoro Technique doesn’t only help you start, it also keeps you going once you’re in motion.

 

3. You can work with higher intensity
Bolstering determination to achieve your goals by having an external motivator (the ticking clock) to get you fired up.
Many people find their energy levels feel higher when they’re only working for small sessions under mild time pressure. The regular breaks serving as opportunities to pause and refresh before going again.

 

4. Helps you cut out distractions
The Pomodoro Technique encourages you to cut out any sources of interruption and stay on task. Distractions will be easier to resist if you’re on a Pomodoro.
You might also find you prioritise your time better, working on elements of the task that help you make the biggest progress in the time you’ve got remaining. Less time wasted getting sucked down rabbit holes!

 

5. And finally, the breaks refresh your energy and focus
For your most mentally demanding tasks, it’s hard to stay focused for too long. By taking short breaks regularly, you give your brain a chance to rest a moment and reset, before going again.

 

That helps you keep your productivity up for longer throughout the day.

Powerful stuff! 



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