Getting Work Done With The Pomodoro Technique
Tags: programming, webdev, beginners, css
Published: 2021-10-15 23:38:43

Hello everyone! 💙

In this article, I'll discuss the **Pomodoro approach**. This learning approach is an essential learning and productivity technique to help you get work done. 

The **Pomodoro technique** is for you if:

- You aren't motivated enough to finish a task.

- Get distracted when working on a project.

- You want to know how long a task takes when working.

let's get started 💃

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## **What is the Pomodoro Technique?**

The **Pomodoro Technique** is a popular time-management method invented by Italian Francesco Cirillo.

The **Pomodoro Technique**  uses a timer to break down work into intervals of focus and rest. 

 **Pomodoros** are the names given to these intervals. 

 

 The **Pomodoro technique** divides time into 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute rest between intervals. 

> Each 25-minute period is a **Pomodoro**. Two 25 minute periods is a **Pomodori**. 

A typical practice is to string together 4 25 minute work sessions,  separated by three breaks. After the last work session (4th Pomodoro), you take a longer 15 or 20-minute break. The cycle then repeats. 




**let me break it down, so you understand better  🙂**


- At the beginning of each day, select any tasks you need to complete for that day and put them on a TODO list.

- Choose a task to work on for 25mins (one Pomodoro equals 25mins).

- set a timer for 25mins.

- work on the task until the timer rings.

- Take a 5-minute break.

- Repeat this cycle four times and then take a 15 minutes break.

Once your break is over, you start another 25 minutes long **Pomodoro**. You could go back to working on the same task as before if you didn't complete it during the previous **Pomodoro** or a new task.

The goal will be to hit a certain number of **Pomodoros** in a day, like four or so, and then hit that number again or more the next day.

The amount of **Pomodoros** you do in a day is up to you; there is no rule that you do 8-10 **Pomodoros** every day. As a novice, I recommend starting with 3 **Pomodoros** per day to see how it works before going to 8-10 **Pomodoros** per day. 


## You can use Online applications like the :

- Focus To-do

- Pomotodo

- Engross

- Tomato Timer

- Flat Tomato

- Or use your Alarm clock to set your Pomodoro timer

I use the **Focus To-Do:** Pomodoro Timer & To-Do List to set my timer. It's available for download on the Google play store.

## **What happens if you get interrupted during a Pomodoro? 😔**

If you get distracted for more than 45 seconds during a Pomodoro, it will not count, and you will have to restart. So no answering phone calls or replying to WhatsApp messages for more than 45seconds. 

I turn off notifications on my phone to prevent distractions during **Pomodoros**.

You can also let people around you know that you are busy, and you will contact them later to avoid distractions.

## **Benefits of using the Pomodoro technique**


- Helps measure the actual amount of work done.

- The Pomodoro technique eases anxiety linked to beginning a task.

- The Pomodoro technique enhances focus and concentration by cutting down on interruptions.

- Trains planning and prioritization.

- Efficient time management.

- Improves the Quality and Quantity of your work.

The **Pomodoro Technique** is the best way to manage time and get more out of the day.

I was reading a thread on Twitter, and I saw complaints about how the **Pomodoro break** made them lose focus. 

How 25 minutes was too short for them to complete a task  😔. 

I can relate to each of their complaints because I've had similar experiences when coding. The reason I customized my own **Pomodoro technique** approach.  

  I changed my timer from 25 to 50 minutes, and I took a 10-minute break before starting another **Pomodoro**. This method works for me and has helped me a lot. Try it  😄.  

Remember, you can always customize your own **Pomodoro** and use the **Pomodoro** to work on any task.

## **Conclusion**

If you have any questions or a learning strategy you would love to share? Or if you think the **Pomodoro technique** is not for you? Post it in the comment section below, and I'll be happy to answer everyone.

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