The Pomodoro Technique

This technique is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that the creator, Francesco Cirillo, used to track his work as a college student. The process is simple: decide on the task to be done, set the timer to 25 minutes, work on the task until the timer goes off, then take a short break of about 5 minutes. This constitutes one 'Pomodoro'. After every fourth Pomodoro, take a longer break of about 15-30 minutes. This technique increases focus and productivity by encouraging users to work within the time they have, rather than struggling with distractions. For example, someone studying for a test might set a goal of reading a particular number of pages in a Pomodoro, then rewarding themselves with a break after completing the task. Over time, this can lead to improved task completion and less time wasted.