EAT THAT FROG WITH A POMODORO

ANEEQA KIYANI
Aug 26, 2017 · 3 min read

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are named pomodoros, the plural in English of the Italian word pomodoro (tomato), after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student.

A goal of the technique is to reduce the impact of internal and external interruptions on focus and flow. A pomodoro is indivisible. When interrupted during a pomodoro, either the other activity must be recorded and postponed (inform — negotiate — schedule — call back) or the pomodoro must be abandoned

There are six steps in the technique:
-Decide on the task to be done.
-Set the pomodoro timer (traditionally to 25 minutes).
-Work on the task until the timer rings.
-After the timer rings put a checkmark on a piece of paper.
-If you have fewer than four checkmarks, take a short break (3–5 minutes), then go to step 2.
-After four pomodoros, take a longer break (15–30 minutes), reset your checkmark count to zero, then go to step.

As my exams are near so I need to get prepare for exams to avoid inconvenience, for this I designed a schedule for me where I have assigned daily task to my self, and what I did is I practice POMODORO technique to complete my schedule on daily basis.

TO-DO List :

  • Set time for each subject
  • Set Pomodoro timer
  • Work on the task until the timer rings
  • Put a check mark when you done this
  • Switch to next subject
  • Repeat activity again

Using this technique I am able to complete 95% of my schedule work, and this is an amazing progress, and now I am almost at the mid of my schedule and I have covered everything that I have planned to do.

Precautions:

  • Switch Off your social media accounts
  • Try to avoid any sort of distraction
  • Try to bring every thing you need to complete the task
  • Switch off WIFI
  • Try to check your mails once in a hour to completely focus on your task.

Pomodoro is a cyclical system. You work in short sprints, which makes sure you’re consistently productive. You also get to take regular breaks that bolster your motivation and keep you creative, to those who really want to overcome procrastination should try this ,it really works.

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