The Pomodoro Technique

This technique was invented in the early 1990s by developer, entrepreneur, and author Francesco Cirillo. The system was named “Pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped timer he used to track his work as a university student.

Follow these steps to boost your productivity and concentration:

• Make a to-do list and bring a timer/stopwatch.
• Set your timer for 25 minutes, and focus on a single task until the timer rings.
• When your timer rings, mark off one pomodoro and record what you completed.
• Then go for a five-minute break.
• After four pomodoros, take a longer, more restorative 15-30 minute break.

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