Any of y'all do the Pomodoro technique?

[Alvin]

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo[1] in the late 1980s.[2] The technique uses a timer to break down 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 that Cirillo used as a university student.[3][4]

The technique has been widely popularized by dozens of apps and websites providing timers and instructions. Closely related to concepts such as timeboxing and iterative and incremental development used in software design, the method has been adopted in pair programming contexts.[5]

 

[Macallik86]

I just started doing this within the last two weeks and I feel a lot more productive. I've been using the app Toggl to keep track of all the things I am tackling as well.

Mods should probably move this to 6 Figures 6 Certs since they'd appreciate it more.

 

[you're NOT "n!ggas"]

subbed. I'm definitely tryna up my time management skills.

 

[Nobu]

yes, with SelfControl on my Mac which lets you block websites for a specified time period: SelfControl

 

[larsattack]

Yup been doing it for years. I read books like this.

 

[CBSwagga]

It does work. So well in fact I don't do it in order to be unproductive

 

[Macallik86]

I got a digital version of this book on loan from the library through the 'Libby' app:

 

[fckyoupayme]

Yep. Works really well. I have an app on my phone. Focuskeeper

 

[dangerranger]

Yes I use focus keeper as well. It’s a very good technique especially if you use it consistently for your tasks. Even the mundane stuff.

 

[SupremexKing]

is it just 25 minutes of work and then off?

 

[CouldBeWorse]

i do the adderall technique

 

[Nobuo Uematsu]

Been using this on an off for years. When I do it right, I get so much shyt done. Been wild unproductive for the past couple weeks, so maybe it's time to start it up again.

 

[Macallik86]

Now, I also use my Pomodoro breaks for mindless, low-energy tasks. Things like quick 5-min housework chores (consolidate the trash, clean the toilet, etc) or quick workouts (50 Kettlebell Swings, 2 sets of 15 using Resistance Bands, etc).

I think the upside of this is that when I finish being productive for the day, I can fully check out because I tackled tasks during the day in small increments.

 

[Still Benefited]

I will give it a try

 

[downtheline]

It's good to do when studying, learning something new (musical instrument, etc)

Break it up into intervals like above, with 10 min breaks. For some reason, it really helps with productivity and retainment. Doesn't really have to do with the OP, but there is a correlation.