Pomodoro Technique or Pomodoro Method. Many people use this to be able to finish or complete their tasks within the planned deadlines. Thus, bringing and ensuring a lot of productivity and focus.
Mainly because it is a simple and effective tool to use. So, understand now what the pomodoro technique is, main benefits and how it works in practice with app tips that are free! Do you want to receive tips and information to set up your own business.
So subscribe to this channel and stay on top of everything you need to know to open your own company. To try to make this matter clear, let's address the following points: 1. WHAT IS THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE 2.
HOW IT WORKS IN A PRACTICAL WAY 3. ITS KEY BENEFITS 4. TIPS FOR TOOLS TO APPLY THIS TECHNIQUE So, let's go!
1. WHAT IS THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE In short, it is a time management method. In it, each activity is worked exclusively, in pre-determined minute blocks.
No interruptions and full focus on it. In addition, it can be applied to various tasks. Like work, studies, personal tasks, anyway.
In practically everything. This technique gets its name because it was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. To increase his productivity, he used a kitchen timer (or stopwatch) to organize his tasks.
And this timer was shaped like a tomato, which made a noise at the end of each given deadline. So tomato in Italian is Pomodoro. Therefore, this name was given to his method.
2. HOW IT WORKS IN A PRACTICAL WAY The pomodoro technique works in 25-minute blocks. Interspersed with blocks of 5 minutes of rest (and then, longer rest of 15 to 30 minutes).
In practice, it would be like this: - Start by defining the activity that needs to be carried out. - Then, divide the task into 25- minute blocks, interspersed with 5-minute breaks. And after 4 cycles, consider a rest or longer break of 15-30 minutes.
Thus, we would have the following scenario: - Moment 1: 25 minutes of focus on the task to be performed + 5 minutes of rest In other words, set your stopwatch to 25 minutes and start counting the time. After finishing, set the timer for 5 minutes of rest or break breaks. Then, after this end, repeat the process for the next Pomodoro steps that would be: - Moment 2: 25 minutes of focus on the task to be performed + 5 minutes of rest - Moment 3: 25 minutes of focus on the task to be performed + 5 minutes of rest - Moment 4: 25 minutes of focus on the task at hand + 5 minutes of rest At the end, schedule a rest or break of 15 to 30 minutes.
After this period, restart the Pomodoro method again if necessary. Added to this, it is very important that we follow some rules for this technique to really work: In each activity, focus on just a single task. If you finish this task, move on to the next one in the remaining time.
Don't try to do more than one thing at a time. Otherwise, there will be confusion and the chances of missing deadlines and losing focus are very high. Don't skip breaks.
They are very important to give you a short break. Literally, give our head time to breathe and also oxygenate to continue the rest of the cycle. During breaks, take the opportunity to do other things that are not related to Pomodoro activities.
Like going to the bathroom, reading whatsapp messages, having a coffee, reading emails, calling someone, anyway) However, avoid doing big tasks during these breaks. They help us to take a breath. And not to put more information or tasks in our heads that can get in our way and take our focus.
Also, this technique works 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of break (or 15 to 30 minutes on the longer break). However, you can adjust the times when you feel works best for your style of work or study. So, use what works best for you, okay?
During the pomodoro technique, eliminate all distractions for a while. How to disable notifications from social networks, whatsapp or emails, for example. Or turn off the TV or possible videos on the internet.
Finally, disable anything that can take your attention away from the tasks that need to be done within Pomodoro. Also, choose a suitable place to work this method. Choose that conducive place that makes you comfortable to focus on actually getting your tasks done.
And with each Pomodoro you make, understand what went right or wrong. And always improve for the next Pomodoros or activities you do. That way, you will always get better performances.
And, consequently, better results. 3. ITS KEY BENEFITS One of the main goals of the pomodoro technique is to increase productivity.
So that the focus is total on a certain task within a predetermined period. Even because the focus can be well worked because distractions are eliminated. Thus, it is possible to focus your attention on what needs to be worked on or executed.
At the same time, the concentration is quite high. Because your mind will be programmed to focus on what you really need. And because it is within a predetermined period (in this case, 25 minutes), you will naturally focus on doing what really matters at the moment.
In addition, with the pomodoro technique, it will be possible to understand how long it takes to perform each activity. In this way, we will be able to understand what is taking up most of our time. Thus, being able to plan and organize in a better way to carry out our tasks in a coherent and realistic way.
Literally, have better decision making in relation to each task and its respective execution time. As well as breaking larger tasks into smaller parts. This makes us have a greater and real sense that things are going and working as planned.
Especially because large tasks tend to discourage us due to their complexity. But breaking it down into smaller parts makes it easier to accomplish the progress in parts. In this way, the feeling of accomplishment is more real and easier to achieve.
It even helps a lot to avoid procrastination in tasks. 4. TIPS FOR TOOLS TO APPLY THIS TECHNIQUE Currently, there are several tools to work with the pomodoro technique.
And many of them are free (or have their free version). PAPER, PEN AND STOPWATCH Having a paper, pen and stopwatch is enough to be able to use the Pomodoro method. Write down the tasks that need to be accomplished and organize the order to be accomplished.
So, set the timer to 25 minutes and start the technique. And for each interval, set the timer and move on. OTHER TOOLS However, nowadays there are apps and websites that automate this for you.
This makes your work much faster and easier. Like the Pomodoro Increaser, Tomato Planner, Be Focused, Tomato Timer, Marinara Assistant Pomodoro, Pomodoro Timers, Tomatoid, Pomodoro Tracker, Pomello, among many others. So let's leave their link here in the description, okay?
In addition, if you want to delve further into the Pomodoro Technique and achieve even greater results, we recommend reading the book “The Pomodoro Technique”. He explains this method in depth and shows some really cool tips to improve your performance. If you want to know it, just click on this button above or on the link we leave in the description.
He's at a special price at the moment we're shooting this video, okay? Finally, if you want to improve your productivity and organize your time better, watch our Time Management video. In it, we show very practical tips on how to apply this subject in your work, studies and personal life as well.
It's quite worth it! If you want to watch it, just click on this button above or on the link we leave in the description. See how the Pomodoro technique is very practical to use?
At the same time, can it bring great results and greatly increase our productivity? When well crafted, it can bring great results to us, believe me! And just to recap what we said here: 1.
WHAT IS THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE 2. HOW IT WORKS IN A PRACTICAL WAY 3. ITS KEY BENEFITS 4.
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