Disclaimer: If you are familiar with the Pomodoro Technique and I'm misusing the name, please forgive me. I only found out about it recently on YouTube.
I'm a pretty organized person. I get things done. Actually I have an almost pathological need to be productive each day.
After the lethargy of Covid quarantine lingered for a while, I finally got my act together and started making a point to, at a minimum:
- write something
- read something
- clean something / address a household need
- study
...every day.
My standard had been to study my languages for an hour every day. I had to get back into it. The other three things could be any amount of time. Some days I'd read for hours, and barely write at all. Or the reverse.
Then I discovered "The Pomodoro Technique" through a YouTube recommendation.
The Pomodoro Technique is meant to improve efficiency. The idea is to focus on study/work for 25 minutes, followed by a 5 minute break. Then another pomodoro (I guess that's the name of the 25 minute parts), another break, and so on. This helps improve focus and productivity. I'm hooked.
I found a YouTube channel - The Sherry Formula - who does 30 minute pomodoros between breaks, so two of those are my study time; then the next can be to write or read or whatever. What I like about using her videos is it means I don't have to set a timer. Just listen for the dings in her videos.
I'm so much more productive, and I feel like my days are better balanced. Without a 9-to-5, paying job, it's up to me to get on my own case when I'm slacking off. Pomodoros help.
I'm glad that you've found a system that works for you. I tend to get caught up in my work and forget to take any breaks . . . I also have trouble working with music or anything in the background. Not good at that kind of multi=tasking at all.
ReplyDeleteMy problem is more that if I have something to do that will take a long time I allow myself to be distracted during a long stretch of work. This really helps me avoid distractions.
Delete...and some of the pomodoro channels don't do music, or save music for the break. Breaks are good!
Pomodoro is new to me. Sounds interesting. Good going on the AtoZ!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's new to me too. That's why I'm a little bit gung-ho over it. Especially on days I have no energy. I can do anything for just 25 minutes!
DeleteI didn't know this word or this technique until I read your post.
ReplyDeleteBut I had a feeling that "not doing anything for too long a time" is a good practice. So, for every activity, I try to put a hard stop after 20 or 30 mins, or maybe 45.
That way, I found that I accomplished more, than if I was stuck with one task for too long a time.
Now, your post has confirmed my belief and practice. Thank you. :-)
P = Pogono-
Wow! You invented it on your own! Crazy.
DeleteI heard a lot about pomodoro technique but never implemented it. I saw my brother using it , I am also curious now to know if it would help in efficient time usage! Good luck
ReplyDeleteDropping by from a to z "The Pensive"
It helps for me because I tend to let myself get distracted otherwise.
DeleteI have heard of this technique... it does help atleast to stretch a bit without being stationery for long...
ReplyDeleteI love my desk chair, but not for long periods of time, so I appreciate being reminded to get up now and then.
DeleteGlad that you found something that works for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's especially helpful when I'm unmotivated, if that makes sense.
Deletesounds very interesting, but I'm you mirror opposite and so I'm very happy knowing that my local Pomodoro is an Italian restaurant. ;)
ReplyDeleteFacing The Mountain
Sounds delightful! Also, much more interesting than an organizational plan.
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