A simple productivity app inspired by the Pomodoro Technique developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 80s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into 25 minute periods separated by productivity-boosting short intervals. “Pomodoros’ is Italian for ‘tomatoes’; Cirillo used a tomato-shaped timer to develop this technique. Set a task to accomplish; set a timer for 25 minutes and start working; when the timer rings, take a 3-5 minute break. During each 25 minute ‘pomodoro’ the emphasis is on solid concentration with zero distractions. After four pomodoros you get a longer 15-20 minute break and then it’s back to work until you’ve completed the target number of pomodoros you’ve set for yourself that day.
There are five basic steps to implementing the technique:
- Decide on the task to be done
- Set the pomodoro timer to n minutes
- Work on the task until the timer rings; record with an x
- Take a short break (3–5 minutes)
- After four pomodoros, take a longer break (15–30 minutes)
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