1/ I am testing various methods of the Pomodoro technique for increased focus.
Focus is crucial in knowledge work. Well in almost any work it is crucial.
I really enjoyed this video by @DrJustinSung as an explanation of why the techniques works. #TfT
Focus is crucial in knowledge work. Well in almost any work it is crucial.
I really enjoyed this video by @DrJustinSung as an explanation of why the techniques works. #TfT
@DrJustinSung 2/ Wikipedia provides some nice background en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_…
Basically it has these 6 steps (can be adapted):
1. Decide task to be done.
2. Set timer (typically for 25 minutes)
3. Work on the task.
4. End work when timer rings & take short break (typically 5–10 min
Basically it has these 6 steps (can be adapted):
1. Decide task to be done.
2. Set timer (typically for 25 minutes)
3. Work on the task.
4. End work when timer rings & take short break (typically 5–10 min
@DrJustinSung 3/ steps 5 & 6
5. If you have fewer than 3 pomodoros, go back to Step 2 & repeat until you go through all 3 pomodoros.
6. After 3 pomodoros are done, do 4th pomodoro & then take a long break (traditionally 20 to 30 min). Once the long break is finished, return to step 2.
5. If you have fewer than 3 pomodoros, go back to Step 2 & repeat until you go through all 3 pomodoros.
6. After 3 pomodoros are done, do 4th pomodoro & then take a long break (traditionally 20 to 30 min). Once the long break is finished, return to step 2.
@DrJustinSung 4/ The technique works because:
- it taps into our subconscious desire to finish a clearly defined task.
- the intervals (pomodoros) are short, your mind doesn’t feel overwhelmed.
- the short 5 min. break triggers our “work to earn reward” mechanism
- it taps into our subconscious desire to finish a clearly defined task.
- the intervals (pomodoros) are short, your mind doesn’t feel overwhelmed.
- the short 5 min. break triggers our “work to earn reward” mechanism
@DrJustinSung 5/ it sounds so simple, but I find it works. For some reason once I have started a work session with Pomodoro technique I just become obsessed with following the rules and racing against the clock to get the task done. It is like the body/mind switches into autopilot.
@DrJustinSung 6/ now what I described so far is the basic approach to the technique. But there are many ways to optimize it fused in your needs, size of the task and your environment.
Justin presents some fine tuning options:
Justin presents some fine tuning options:
@DrJustinSung 7/ @ultraworking borrows some concepts from Pomodoro tech, but has been optimized to leverage tools for evaluating your purpose, mental state coupled with software and coaching.
Check this video for detailed walkthrough:
Check this video for detailed walkthrough:
@DrJustinSung @ultraworking 8/ I tend to use this technique on the weekends, 4 to 5 hours of focus sessions, 25 min working, 5 min break which leads to 8 or 9 Pomodoro intervals. Since it’s the weekend it is quiet, and can hyper focus. Then I have rest of the day for family.
@DrJustinSung @ultraworking 9/ I would love to hear about your experience with this technique and other variables.
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