The Pomodoro Technique

Tags: Productivity, Time-Management, Procrastination, Effectivity,

Focus

Beat procrastination and increase your productivity using this

simple yet effective technique

Do you feel 24 hours is not enough for you to finish all your tasks for the
day? Do you get easilly distracted by the things around you? Or you want to
control time rather than time controls you?

This popular time-management technique may be of a great help in starting

to increase your productivity and focus in each specific task that you need to
do.

All you need is a timer and a to-do list that is already broken down according
to its complexity. (Click here for the three rules for getting the most out of this
technique)

The Pomodoro Master

This technique was developed late
1980's by a university student
Francesco Cirillo. As a student, he
himself find it hard to focus on his
studies and complete his
assignments, which made him
discovered a tomato shaped kitchen
timer, and that's how the pomodoro
Francesco Cirillo technique was born
 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO USE
THE POMODORO
TECHNIQUE

The method itself reached a 130-page book, but what makes

it popular and easy to use is its simplicity:

1. Choose the task

Identify the task/project that you would like to
accomplish and will gain your full undivided
attention

2. Set the Pomodoro

Set your timer for 25-minutes. Promise to
yourself that you will do this specific task
without any interruptions

3. Work on the task

Focus on your task and give your undivided
attention to it until the pomodoro rings.

4. Mark that task

Once the timer rings, put a check on one of your
goals for the day or mark it as progressing.

5. Take a short break

Reward yourself with a cup of coffee or browse the
internet