Pomodoro Technique

Pomodoro Technique

1. Background

   • Developed by Francesco Cirilla in 1980
   • To manage time effectively
   • Inspiration by tomato shape timer that his mother used to cook

2. What is it about?

   • To require maximum productivity from available time
   • Used
     • Studying
     • Working
   • Purpose
     • Helps to not waste time
     • Work effectively in a short intense periods of work
     • Homework done quicker
     • Leads to more free time

3. How it Works?

   • Think and Choose of a task that u need to complete
     • Example: Writing Essays for homework
       • Think all stages for the task
       • Write a clear To Do List on a piece of paper
       • Set the timer for 25 minutes
       • Start working on the first item of the list
   • Set the timer for 25 minutes
     • No interruptions
     • For another task
   • Work on the task until it rings
     • If it doesn't ring, complete next task on the list
     • Take a short break if haven't finished
       • Continue for another 25 minutes
   • Take them off from the list
     • To give a satisfaction when completed a task
   • Take a short break
     • Between 3 to 5 minutes
     • One session = One Pomodoro
       • Completed 4 Pomodoro, take 20 or 30 minutes break
         • Rest before next round
         • To assimilate new information

4. Used Kitchen Timer to avoid interruptions

   • Swich off Phone and any interuptions