What is Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses...
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Nice article. I'm really feeling the alternative options that you mentioned. Thanks for sharing
Personally I like pomodoro. But I can try one of the alternatives and write my experience using them. Thank you for your feedback
Pomodoro timers are a great way to keep focus!
I recently created a web based app myself at pomotimer.io, as a simple and pleasant way to track pomodoro timings. Feel free to give it a try :)
From my experience i found pomodoro is worst for me as programming tasks.
I like flow time technique more suitable for me.
Excellent information, I will definitely experiment with alternative methods😁
Default pomodoro is not working for me. Regular 5-minutes breaks is too long. It almost always takes around 20 minutes for human brain to transition from fast to slow thinking, especially when tackling a new problem.
A 5-minute break is sufficient to cause significant distraction, requiring much more time to fully re-immerse myself in the context of the current problem. The longer the break, the more time it takes to switch back to slow thinking.
However, it is detrimental to not take breaks, especially for the eyes. The 20-20-20 technique works much better for me than the default Pomodoro method.
The 20-20-20 approach involves 20 minutes of focused work, followed by a 20-second break for eyes exercises, and then another 20 minutes of concentrated work.
Of course, during these 20 minutes of work, it's crucial to avoid any distractions to achieve maximum productivity.
If you possess sufficient self-control, discipline, and reflection, these 20-20-20 intervals become an excellent tool for managing your time and effort.
By incorporating 20-second breaks for eye exercises, you can maintain your "slow focus," and your eyes will feel significantly better from the very first day.
With self-reflection, you can intuitively discern when it's time to take a more extended break, stretch your neck and legs, switching back to fast thinking and let "background brain" solving problem. You all know that feeling – like brains are leaking out of ears. Time to move! :D
The frequency of these longer breaks depends on the complexity of the problem, but it's always beneficial to take a few minutes break at least once every 1.5-2 hours.
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