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That’s it! That is all you need to get started. A Timer – image by Chitokan Why does the Pomodoro Technique work? Of course, there are a plethora of apps out there across all platforms that can provide additional functionality. In my opinion, the reason why the Pomodoro Technique is so effective is the role it has in reducing procrastination. When faced with a long project or arduous task, it is very easy to procrastinate. The idea of tackling the project or task is daunting and for many of us, me included, it is far easier to say “I’lll get to it tomorrow”. People in general greatly overestimate how much they can do in a long period of time. However the opposite is also true in that people also vastly underestimate what they can do in a relatively short amount of time. The concept of just working on something for 25 minutes can help people get started.

It is much easier to say “I will just work for 25 minutes on this task and then stop” than to feel like you need a large amount of uninterrupted time in order to start. The main reason why the pomodoro is generally 25 minutes is that this is enough time to get started on something while not too long where you feel like it is an effort to block out the time and start working. The idea of working for just 25 minutes is a nice entryway that is not imposing. There are several benefits to using the Pomodoro Technique: Creating set intervals for working The obvious benefits of the Pomodoro Technique You can feel like you have a victory for working without feeling overwhelmed. One of the biggest parts of getting things done is scheduling time to actually do the work. It is easy to say “I will work on it when I have time” but this type of thinking is a slippery slope that can easily lead to falling behind schedule. Have self-contained, 25 minute blocks makes it much easier to fit the work into your schedule.

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One of the books that has been EXTREMELY helpful for me to learn how to focus is Deep Work by Call Newport.

EVERNOTE ONENOTE TOGETHER GTD COMPLEMENT HOW TO It is a great read and I highly recommend you pick it up.ĭeep Work by Cal Newport on Amazon Building in appropriate-sized breaks after each task It really does a great job of stressing the importance of consistent periods of uninterrupted work. The quality of the work can suffer the longer you go without breaksīreaks allow your mind to rest.Once you get “in the zone”, it is very easy to fall into working for a very long amount of continuous time on your task or project.

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