https://github.com/thetentomushi/pomodoro-technique

:tomato: A simple method to balance focus with deliberate breaks
https://github.com/thetentomushi/pomodoro-technique

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:tomato: A simple method to balance focus with deliberate breaks

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/thetentomushi/pomodoro-technique
• Owner: thetentomushi
• Created: 2023-03-02T05:23:38.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-03-02T05:51:46.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-05T19:05:46.069Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: productivity, time-management
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• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Pomodoro Technique :tomato:

![Pomodoro Technique](https://images.prismic.io/sketchplanations/62e61034-b66a-4ede-a5db-a5cbc39d55e7_SP+587+-+The+Pomodoro+technique.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=react-9.0.3&h=1887.557603686636&w=1600&q=75&dpr=1)

The Pomodoro Technique is a **```time management method```** that was developed by _Francesco Cirillo_ in the late 1980s. It's based on the idea of breaking work down into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks of 3 to 5 minutes.

### The steps for using the Pomodoro Technique are as follows:

- Choose a task that needs to be completed.

- Set a timer for 25 minutes and start working on the task.

- When the timer goes off, take a short break (3-5 minutes).

- After four Pomodoro intervals (i.e. after four sets of 25 minutes of work and short breaks), take a longer break of 15-30 minutes.

- Repeat the process until the task is completed.

The Pomodoro Technique is useful for several reasons. First, it helps to break up work into manageable chunks, which can make it easier to focus and reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Second, taking regular breaks can help prevent burnout and improve overall productivity. Finally, by using a timer, the Pomodoro Technique helps to keep track of time and ensure that work is being done efficiently.

There are also several variations of the Pomodoro Technique, including adjusting the length of the work and break intervals, as well as incorporating specific activities into the break time, such as exercise or meditation. Ultimately, the key is to find a variation that works best for you and your work style.