Tomato, Pomodoro!I've been using the Pomodoro technique recently to increase productivity.When I mention this to people the response is "Pomo-whatnow?!"I thought I would provide a summary in a thread. Read on for a primer of Pomodoro & how it may help you level up productivity 1/ 
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In the late 80s Italian-German uni student & programmer Francesco Cirillo began timeboxing work & study into small 25min blocks. He tracked these using a tomato shaped timer, called a Pomodoro, Italian for tomato. Shared widely in the 90s he published a book on it in 2006.
In the late 80s Italian-German uni student & programmer Francesco Cirillo began timeboxing work & study into small 25min blocks. He tracked these using a tomato shaped timer, called a Pomodoro, Italian for tomato. Shared widely in the 90s he published a book on it in 2006.
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Enough history, what does it actually involve and why does it work so well?
The process is pretty simple:
1. Get yourself a timer
2. Write down a to-do list of items you need to complete
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Enough history, what does it actually involve and why does it work so well?
The process is pretty simple:
1. Get yourself a timer
2. Write down a to-do list of items you need to complete
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#pomodoro #productivity #agile #efficiency #improve #levelup
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3. Set 25 minutes going on the timer and during this time focus solely on one task until the timer goes off. This period is known as a Pomodoro
4. When the Pomodoro is done, mark off one pomodoro next to your to-do list and write down briefly what you accomplished
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3. Set 25 minutes going on the timer and during this time focus solely on one task until the timer goes off. This period is known as a Pomodoro
4. When the Pomodoro is done, mark off one pomodoro next to your to-do list and write down briefly what you accomplished
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5. Take a 5 minute break
6. Take a 15-30 minute break after four pomodoros
In addition to 25-minute sprints that are central to Pomodoro, there are also three vital rules to get the most out of each Pomo. These are:
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5. Take a 5 minute break
6. Take a 15-30 minute break after four pomodoros
In addition to 25-minute sprints that are central to Pomodoro, there are also three vital rules to get the most out of each Pomo. These are:
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1. Divide large projects into smaller parts. If a task needs more than 4 Pomodoros, break it down into smaller tasks.
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1. Divide large projects into smaller parts. If a task needs more than 4 Pomodoros, break it down into smaller tasks.
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2. Group smaller tasks together. If you expect tasks to take less than a Pomodoro, group them together in one Pomodoro. E.g. creating & sending an invoice and a quick spreadsheet update could be done in a single Pomodoro
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2. Group smaller tasks together. If you expect tasks to take less than a Pomodoro, group them together in one Pomodoro. E.g. creating & sending an invoice and a quick spreadsheet update could be done in a single Pomodoro
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3. A Pomodoro must ring once it has been set. The pomodoro is a measure of time that can't be broken down, particularly not for chats and tweets. Take note of new ideas and other activities and check them later.
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3. A Pomodoro must ring once it has been set. The pomodoro is a measure of time that can't be broken down, particularly not for chats and tweets. Take note of new ideas and other activities and check them later.
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If you do get disturbed and can't avoid it, take a 5 minute break then start a new Pomodoro. Record interruptions ASAP and think about solutions to avoid them in the future.
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If you do get disturbed and can't avoid it, take a 5 minute break then start a new Pomodoro. Record interruptions ASAP and think about solutions to avoid them in the future.
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If you finish your task before the Pomodoro ends don't stop the timer. Leverage remaining time for more learning and development. E.g. Use this remaining time to watch a video on a specific area of interest.
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If you finish your task before the Pomodoro ends don't stop the timer. Leverage remaining time for more learning and development. E.g. Use this remaining time to watch a video on a specific area of interest.
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Why does it work so well? There's a few reasons for this:
1. The simple and portable nature of the method makes it easy to start
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Why does it work so well? There's a few reasons for this:
1. The simple and portable nature of the method makes it easy to start
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2. It helps combat procrastination due to the short bursts of activity. Research has shown that procrastination has little to do with laziness or self control and more to do with avoiding the negative feelings attached to large tasks or projects, for example.
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2. It helps combat procrastination due to the short bursts of activity. Research has shown that procrastination has little to do with laziness or self control and more to do with avoiding the negative feelings attached to large tasks or projects, for example.
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3. Helps avoid distractions by default
4. Increased awareness of your time and where it goes. This contributes to the ability to better reflect on and plan your days
3. Helps avoid distractions by default
4. Increased awareness of your time and where it goes. This contributes to the ability to better reflect on and plan your days
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I'm sure there's plenty more research on why this method is so successful. Why not give it a try and let me know how you get on.
I'm sure there's plenty more research on why this method is so successful. Why not give it a try and let me know how you get on.
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