I have read the book of Francesco Cirillo The Pomodoro Technique. I had the technique in mind for hobby's, free time etc. But at the end I red that the Pomodoro was not intended to be used for free time etc. Can you help me out with this?
I start doing dumb mistakes which ultimately lead to the wrong answer, will this go away over time as I gain more endurance?
I am 34m coder, and I use pomodoro technique to kick my ass and work.
Problems I have with pomodoro:
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I need to pause timer sometimes. I get strict policy, but sometimes I just work for 15 min and need to pee. I find it stupid to need to break pomodoro. I would allow my "open tomato" to be paused... maybe once.
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I need to have possibility to be in unlimited state. I keep context in my head and sometimes 25 minute timer and need to take a break clears it and it requires mode time to get that back. Once tomato timer is 25 min, I would want it to be in open tomato state. It switches to stopwatch and adds this time to total working time of day.
Thoughts? Should I write an app, or it sucks?
For those who aren't familiar, the pomodoro technique is a simple framework for doing things. You choose a task, perform that task for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, and then repeat until the task is done. After four of these "pomodoros" (four 25-minute intervals of activity), you take a longer break, 20-30 minutes.
The technique is usually recommended for things like studying or office work, but I found it really improved my Smash practice. I've had practice sessions in the past where I would just grind away for hours, and by the end I would be totally burnt and realize I was no longer seriously practicing and instead was just mindlessly mashing buttons. Since I started using this technique for Smash, I've felt much more focused and just generally happier with my practice. Those regular, short breaks really help to prevent tilt and check in to see if it's time to call it a day.
That's all. Just figured I'd share here in case anyone else might benefit from it.
I would like to make contribution to this reddit, since I benefit so much from being here (my apologies here to everybody whom I haven't replied yet since my last post; I will, my working memory is terrible but I truly appreciate your advice and support).
My last productivity related finding is the technique derived from Pomodoro but imo working much better, especially if you tend to hyperfocus.
It's called Flowtime. It tells you to chose a single (!) task to do, start tracking the time and to deal with whatever you need to do. As you can see here, the original goal is to work until you get distracted or tired.
Since most likely it wouldn't work for ADHD, I have modified it, combining it with Pomodoro. Namely, I set the minimum time I need to work, let's say 25 minutes. But there are no alarms, no notifications, no interruption to the workflow then. I can just check the stopwatch when my focus falters either to let myself have a short break if time is up, or to try to carry on if it isn't. But in case of hyperfocus, I can work either as long as I want or until the task is done or (again my ADHD safety brake) unless the maximum time (such as 4-5 hours) is reached and my alarm clock rings eventually.
It has been a game changer for me, so I hope that it will be helpful for somebody else here :)
Edit: After further research I learnt that the actual inventor of the Flowtime technique may be somebody else than one mentioned in the article linked above. Unsurprisingly, he is a fellow ADHDer and offers much advice, including what I considered my own improvement. More about it here. There is also Dionatan Maura who claims the authorship, so not sure who should be given the credit.
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. Each interval is known as a Pomodoro. (Pomodoro is Italian word for tomato 🍅) .
In this pomodoro technique, time interval is divided into slots of 25 minutes and each interval is followed by 5 minutes short break. After completion of 4 setups there will be a long break of 15 minutes.
After using pomodoro technique one can increase focus and productivity. You can achieve more in less time.
Pomotimer is an online free to use pomodoro timer that you can use.
I sometimes get in the “flow” but I have to end my study session to take a 5 min break and then it’s just harder to get back into focus mode. I like to study longer and then take a break. What do you guys think?
I keep reading very good stuff about this technique and was wondering how helpful can it be to learning programming . Have you tried it? What do you do during the breaks?
Hello all:
I am wondering which technique is better: short bursts of 25-minute intervals with 5-minute rests in between, or long hours of intense focus with few rests.
I am currently leaning towards the Pomodoro technique as I feel it is healthier to stand up, stretch and rest my eyes every few intervals. With deep work that is harder to accomplish as the goal is intense focus.
What do you all think? Comments are greatly appreciated!
Ive started using Pomodoro for getting stuff done, but more often than not, I get to the end of 25 minutes and I haven’t done what I set out to do. What other techniques and frameworks do you use?
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of studies on the Pomodoro technique for which so many people like to partake in when studying. It’s basically when you study for 30 minutes and break for 20 minutes and then go back to studying for the same intervals. But, I feel like that doesn’t work for me; I have undiagnosed ADHD looking to get a diagnosis and everytime I try this technique I either spend too much time during the break or get immersed in studying (rarely but once or twice happened). I was wondering if anyone used this technique at all here and if so, what intervals did you use and was it successful?
OK, I understand that I'm supposed to rest from the work I'm doing, but I kinda have no idea what exactly I could do
edit: if where I work is important — when I'm using these, only at home
Please consider using a Pomodoro timer when studying for your finals! Halfway through this semester it became impossible for me to focus, but with this technique I'm now able to comfortably study for two hours while actually absorbing information and without getting burnt out.
I hope this helps you as much as it's helped me so far and good luck on your finals :)
Work-Timer directly into your web browser. Notifies you about breaks and when the break ends so you can use this free online tool to become more productive 👉 https://freetools.dev/work-timer
Pomotimer is free to use pomodoro timer which uses the pomodoro technique methodology. user can customize pomodoro time interval, short breaks and long breaks.
The background color of pomotimer is also customizable. When timer gets completed user get notified by sound alerts.
check Pomotimer
I find that sitting and trying to focus for a long time is exhausting, obviously, and everyone always recommends work for x amount of time and take a y minute break. This sounds great in theory, but with the executive dysfunction its so hard to make myself sit down and stare at my computer screen in the first place, let alone do it over and over again. Once I get up to pee or look at my phone it's like I'm done for and an hour goes by without me realizing.
Anyone else have this issue? Any ideas/ how do you tackle this? Do you use other techniques instead?
I use the pomodoro technique for my study: 50mins study, 10mins break. It helps me overcome procrastination. I also find it very useful if I have to study long hours.
can someone explain how the pomodoro technique is effective? i keep hearing about this technique everywhere but i just know for sure that after the 25 mins if i go for a break, my mind would wonder everywhere for at least a good 30 mins HAHA
also how do you guys memorise content! personally i keep rewriting it on foolscap + understand it but it gets real tiring so pls drop down some tips!
my promos are coming up in two weeks but i alr feel so drained 🥲🥲🥲
the Pomodoro technique is definitely one of the best techniques if you want to do deep work/study without overburdening yourself and keep the focus going.
so if you are a frequent user of the Pomodoro technique but find it difficult to stick to the short duration of the break(5/10 min) I have some tips you can use.
for starters, I always find it difficult to stick to the little break time. I end up studying for 25 mins/50 mins and that's all I do for the day and my "short break" never ends. here's some things you can do to avoid that:
• the 5 second rule:
once your break ends, count down 5-4-3-2-1 and basically force yourself to end the break. i don't know what it is about this rule but it definitely works for me. this is a good reference video if you want to learn more about this rule. you can implement it in anything you're procrastinating on and not only the Pomodoro technique.
• avoid distractions:
you probably know about this already but it a super important thing that you SHOULD NOT ignore. you should keep all distractions at bay while you're in a Pomodoro cycle. (i.e. 4 Pomodoro sessions by definition before a longer break) keep your phone away in another room if you don't require it for your work. or use ways to block out the distracting apps and websites while you're working (if you want to know what I use to block out distractions, let me know). do not use social media in your short breaks. before you know it, 5 tiktoks will turn into 5 hours of endless scrolling (trust me I've been there).
• what you can do instead:
firstly step away from your workspace if that's possible. go for a short walk, write a short diary entry of your session, doddle away with music playing, dance around to keep the energy flowing, make yourself a beverage, pour out a glass of water, stretch your muscles, play with your pets, list goes on. but you probably knew all these already. another interesting thing you can do is pick out 2/3 of your favorite upbeat songs to listen to that will roughly amount to a 5 min playlist and dance around to those. you can also listen to these before you start your sessions. this will condition your brain to prepare you for the session ahead and you are likely to procrastinate less. this may not work for everyone though.
in the end, no one can be a hundred percent productive. heck, even your productivity is not defined by how long you worked. self care and taking enough rest is also a f
... keep reading on reddit ➡When I first started at UW, I was struguling to find a studying method that worked for me. I tried using the pomodoro technique but I found that every time I left and tried to come back, I would have a hard time concentrating again. I figured this was because I would often be in the middle of a task when the alarm went off and it would take me a while to pick up where I left off.
That is why I created the omelet technique. This is an improved form of the pomodoro technique that solved all the problems I had with the original method. It works like this:
First, be slightly lactose intolerant. Not to the degree where you will completely dispose of the contents of your stomach imediately, but enough so that you will be going back and forth to the bathroom after having some dairy.
Second, Get an omelete with A LOT of cheese. I usually preffer to get mozzarella but use whatever works for you.
Third, start a task after eating your omelet and you will notice your body will need to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes or so. The breaks are usually pretty short but will continue throughout the day.
Unlike the pomodoro technique, the alarm for the omelete technique is gradual, so you get a warning that time is running out about 5 minutes before break time. This is great for pacing yourself and allows you to develop better time management skills since you can pace yourself better like this. Also, since there is no buzzer, you can hold it in for a few minutes past the deadline if you're strong enough to get those extra minutes you need to finish that tedious task once and for all.
Let me know if the omelet method works for you and what type of cheese works best!
I had always stayed clear of using this technique thinking that 25 minutes is too short of a period to focus on anything. But when I actually gave it a shot a few weeks back, I found that 25 minutes is a decently long interval. You don't have to worry about anything other than the ringing of the timer and you can prevent phubbing by either keeping your phone away or by using apps like Forest.
The 5-minute break is actually quite short but it is refreshing enough. I take pee breaks, fill my bottle of water or write my thoughts down in my diary in that interval. It cheers me up to sit down for the next session of 25 minutes.
After every 3 sessions, I take a long break ranging from 30 mins to 1 hour where I don't think about anything study-related. Lifts up my mood enough to sit for another grinding set of sessions.
I am happy to say that I am comfortably able to sit and study for more than 8 hours using this method and I'm getting the best sleep possible at night, thanks to the mental exhaustion. It is rewarding.
I know it's Friday but every day is a day to keep being consistent with your productivity! I use these videos https://youtu.be/3qwc_38Mv00 which has the Pomodoro timer, timed breaks, and SUCH soothing focus music to help me get productive for a period of time. I use it to study, read, and to complete chores at home ( like folding clothes LOL).
I challenge you to take 2 hours of your day to complete your assignments, study, or get a task done before going out or whatever you have planned for your Friday! I promise you'll be happy that you did.
The most powerful and comprehensive personal productivity system around is arguably David Allen’s GTD (aka, “Getting Things Done”).
But there are also tons of other systems and techniques that are bound to help you be more productive. One of these is the Pomodoro Technique.
What do you know about this technique and is it really helpful?
The short sprints of work are an effective way to increase concentration and productivity, but in order to maximise the effectiveness of the method, there are a few tips that I follow.
- Don't multitask - I choose one task alone to focus on for the pomodoro. That's not to say that I aim to finish the task in the single time sprint, but I do only focus on the one task in each time segment.
- Minimise distractions -Use the do not disturb features on all my devices and, wherever possible I turn off notifications altogether.
- Keep a notebook to hand - I always have a notebook or a piece of paper handy while working so that I'm able to write down any ideas or thoughts that pop into my head during the working time. The idea with writing them down is that we get those thoughts out of our heads and onto paper during the working time, and come back to address them during the break.
The great thing about the pomodoro method is that it is fluid, and can be changed depending on your preferences, motivation or workload. For example: I tend to prefer to work longer than 25 minutes so opt for longer pomodoros - typically 50 minutes of work followed by 10 minutes of break.
These tips were taken from: https://www.lewiscooper.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-pomodoro-technique/
Hey all,
I’ve made an app (PomoLights) joining the Pomodoro technique with Philips HUE. Stay focused using pomodoro + HUE lights to automatically set the mood for your focusing and relaxing periods!
If you already use the pomodoro technique you will really like this app, you can simply start the timer on your phone, leave it away and let the lights tell you when it's time to do what.
If you don't know the pomodoro technique but are having issues with procrastination or things like that, you should try it out. You can be surprised withhow much you can accomplish with short but dedicated time periods for doing things.
What do you guys think? I will keep making improvements and adding new functionalities to the app, so any suggestions and feedback are very much appreciated!
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKQ8kQZJfvM
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/pomolights-for-philips-hue/id1574329461#?platform=iphone
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.victorclc.pomodoro_lights
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. Each interval is known as a Pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.
OK, I understand that I'm supposed to rest from the work I'm doing, but I kinda have no idea what exactly I could do
edit: if where I work is important — when I'm using these, only at home
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. Each interval is known as a Pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.
Have you ever tried Pomodoro Technique while studying?
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. Each interval is known as a Pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.
