Pomodoro Technique

Pomodoro Technique: The magic for Deep Work

The Pomodoro Technique may just be the handy tool to help you:

Focus on task at hand

Silence the urge to entertain life’s distractions

Nope, not the fluffy cute little canine. That’s Pomeranian.

We’re talking about Pomodoro here.

Same Pom, but different Doro.

Alert and intelligent, Pomeranians are easily trained and make fine watchdogs.

Alright, enough of fooling around.

So what exactly is the Pomodoro Technique?

Follow these 5 Steps:

Step 1: Identify a task

Step 2: Set a 25mins timer

Step 3: Focus on the single task at hand until the buzzer go

Step 4: Take a 5mins break (no social media scrolling, I recommend going for a walk or simple stretching)

Step 5: Repeat for 4 sets, and take a longer 15-30mins break thereafter

While on task (25mins focus mode), be sure not to allow emails/ teams chat/ phone notification break your focus.

I recommend switching your mobile to focus mode (that crescent shaped icon - if you’re using an iPhone), and turning off all notifications.

It would also be wise to remove any Pomeranian that might bark at birds that may fly into your balcony during this time.

The key here is in designing your environment to be as distraction proof as possible.

Don’t go for your break just yet!

Go into over-learning mode / work on that side task.

Learn something new until the buzzer goes off, or work on the side task you have on your to-do list.

Resist the urge to take a premature break.

Adjust the work / break ratio accordingly based on what suits best.

Find the best work / break ratio that works for you.

I wish you success in incorporating the Pomodoro Technique into your daily live.

Let that fuel your strive for Deep Work.

Here are some resources to help you implement the Pomodoro Technique (#notsponsored):

• The Pomodoro Technique: The Life-Changing Time-Management System

• Ticktime Pomodoro Timer

• Pomodoro Technique - LoFi (Spotify)

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