Get Your Works Done With Pomodoro Technique
In their activities, some people may seem to be chasing time. The number of difficult tasks that must be completed immediately is always accompanied by many distractions that appear. When things like this happen, it is important for us to find new strategies that can help us focus on those jobs. And why not give the Pomodoro Technique a try?
The Pomodoro Technique was developed in the late 1980s by then university student Francesco Cirillo. It is a kind of time management method that asks you to alternate Pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue.
There are several steps you can follow to keep you focused and mentally fresh.
Step 1: Pick a task. It can be a big or small task. You just need to choose one task from your to-do-lists to get it done. You can actually combine some small tasks but since the purpose is to make you stay focused so it is better to do it one by one. Remember, multitasking is not always good.
Step 2: Set a 25-minute timer. You can use either your clock or your cell phone to set a timer. Here, you really need a commitment to do nothing but the job. Do not allow any social media, email, or other distractions like music and video which can derail your focus.
Step 3: Work on your task until the time is up. Do not waste your time! Do not procrastinate or do something else! You only have 25 minutes to do your work so make sure that you do your best for it.
Step 4: Take a 5 minute break. After you reach your 25-minute, you may take a break for about 5 minutes. Here you can relax your brain, take a small walk, grab a cup of tea or coffee, or anything else. This 5-minute break is very important to make you be fully focus for your next 25-minute session. You may avoid social media that can make you lose the track of time.
Step 5: Every 4 Pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. You can repeat this Pomodoro session (25-minute work & 5-minute break) four times. After you finish your four sessions of Pomodoro, you may take a longer break around 15–30 minutes to rest and recharge before you move to the next round of Pomodoro or any other type of work.
The Pomodoro technique can be considered quite effective, especially for people who find it difficult to manage their time. By dividing your time into several sessions, you will appreciate the time you have to get your work done right away, without procrastinating and be trapped in the existing distractions.
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