Eat that frog with a Pomodoro

Sadiya Sardar
Sep 8, 2018 · 3 min read

Poromodoro is an Italian word which means Tomato. So basically Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique in which a timer is set to break down the work into intervals which are of 25 minutes and separated by 5 minutes break. This technique is developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Now a days, there are many apps through that we can work on Pomodoro Technique. Some are as follows:

  • Pomicro Productivity Timer. Pomicro is the simplest form of Pomodoro timer app that you will find on the Play Store. …
  • Scheduler: Productively Timer. …
  • Pomotodo. …
  • Focus Timer Reborn. …
  • ClearFocus. …
  • Forest. …
  • Pomodone App.

Time management is really important in our life. We will never find time for doing some things but if we really want to do those thing then we have to make time by planning properly and avoiding procrastination. Figuring out what we need to do is not a challenge but actual challenge is we must know when to do. Time is an essential aspect of everyone’s life. If the time is lost for once, it never comes back again. You might never acquire same opportunities again and later you might have to repent. Time lost is a lost forever which can not be retrieved.

Time management can help you do more effectively of what you really need to do. This doesn’t mean cutting corners or a decrease in quality. But you just do what you have to do quicker. Work smarter, not harder, and not longer than you have to.

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” ― Michael Altshuler.

So be the master of your time and manage it according to your work needs. Pomodoro is a good technique for managing time. I heard it for the first time and for that I took a break from technology distraction and I make sure that no one will disturb me during that time period. I put my phone on airplane mode and I tried to practice it by setting timer of 25 minutes followed by 5 minutes break. I repeat it for 4 times and I was surprised to see the results. I almost saved my 20% of time and which eventually reduced work stress and load. After four pomodoro we can take a break of 15–20 minutes. Frequent breaks keep our mind fresh and focused. If we have a large and varied to-do list, using the Pomodoro Technique can help us crank through projects faster by forcing us to adhere to strict timing. The surprising fact is that the act of finishing tasks on time, brings a level of satisfaction and more energy that makes us feel more happy.

Conclusion

This technique isn’t ideal for every person, or in any line of work. But if we need a systematic way to tackle our daily to-do list, the Pomodoro Technique may fulfill our needs.

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