{"id":612,"date":"2021-06-22T10:44:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T14:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harmonizehq.com\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2021-06-22T07:45:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T11:45:12","slug":"pomodoro-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harmonizehq.com\/blog\/pomodoro-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pomodoro Technique Guide to Time Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the pandemic and with most of us having experienced work-from-home during lockdown; many aspects of work-life have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">radically<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such as: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Now, the morning commute consists of rolling out of bed and falling into a comfy seat, with your laptop in hand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Instead of hot-desking with a friendly co-worker; you&#8217;re now in a custody battle with your pet, over the PC chair. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Lastly and most frustratingly, trying to plan your zoom-office meetings around your online food shop; because your favorite supermarket can&#8217;t give you a time-allocation any smaller than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hours!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the environment you find yourself in, whether working from home or working double shifts as a frontline worker; most of us have suddenly found ourselves needing to learn how to self-motivate and time manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_MOouSiUIwzc\"><div id=\"lyte_MOouSiUIwzc\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FMOouSiUIwzc%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MOouSiUIwzc\"><img src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FMOouSiUIwzc%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Why is Time Management Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management is an important, essential skill to have because it is beneficial for both personal and professional productivity; strong time-management skills lead to more free time. Here are some more reasons why you should practice excellent time management:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With practice, controlling the time at your disposal will improve your ability to concentrate and focus on the task at hand <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Increased concentration and control, comes efficiency; meaning you\u2019ll get through errands more and more quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Without the imminent pressure to make a quick decision that comes with a time-crunch; you\u2019ll be able to make time to consider every option, feel in control, and make an educated choice.<\/li>\n<li>Time management is the key to career success. While it does sound like a clich\u00e9, having control of your time and making your own decisions does create an environment best to nurture inspiration and success.<\/li>\n<li>While tiny amounts of stress may help productivity in the short term, stress can quickly become out of control. Running against the clock can increase stress exponentially and be detrimental to mental health.<\/li>\n<li>However, with time management, you\u2019re not feeling frantic before a deadline anymore and able to keep a clear picture of completing the task before you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-614\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique.jpg\" alt=\"History of the Pomodoro Technique\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/History-of-the-Pomodoro-Technique-677x450.jpg 677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>History of the Pomodoro Technique<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the late \u201880s and further developed early \u201890s by Francesco Cirillo. The method was named after the tomato (\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomodoro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d in Italian) shaped kitchen timer he used to manage his schoolwork as a university student.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 2018 edition ebook of \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pomodoro Technique<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, Cirillo goes on to discuss how he initially thought of the method while on holiday with family in a village outside Rome. Inspiration struck when Cirillo found himself with the daunting prospect of finishing a sociology assignment and decided to use a tomato timer to help him stay focused. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the first time, he used the timer; Cirillo felt a massive wave of relief and calm came over him. Before this, his mind felt like a \u201csmall boat in a storm\u201d, pulled in every which way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is the Pomodoro Technique?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pomodoro <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(po-mo-dor-o)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Method is a time-management technique developed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/francescocirillo.com\/pages\/francesco-cirillo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francesco Cirillo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The method is based upon the idea of increasing productivity: Dividing your time into units of 25 minutes, with short 5-minute breaks in-between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these 25-minute chunks is called a &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomodoro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It stems from a simple idea that when an individual is given an in-depth task; break it down into bite-size chunks. The participant will set a timer to 25 minutes, then try to hyper-focus on the task at hand and not get distracted by their phone or social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple method of repeating short periods of \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">productivity and reward<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d allow the brain to have a better level of attention and concentration on the task at hand. While giving you \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the user<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 enough downtime so that you don&#8217;t become overwhelmed by the task at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Does the Pomodoro Technique Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several versions of the Pomodoro Technique but the basic format, is the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a task you need to complete\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write out a checklist of activities needed to complete the task.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a timer for 25 minutes and work through the activities until the timer rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the timer rings, check off the activities you\u2019ve completed. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or if you&#8217;re partway through the first activity; measure how far you are through the task and predict how many \u201cPomodoros\u201d it would take to do it and each of the following actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After each \u201cPomodoro\u201d block of time; take a 5-minute break and after 4 \u201cPomodoros\u201d, take a longer 20 to 30-minute break.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then rinse and repeat; until you have completed the task.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-616\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image.jpg\" alt=\"The Pomodoro Technique Featured Image\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Featured-Image-675x450.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-617\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min.png\" alt=\"The Pomodoro Technique Process\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min.png 2880w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-2048x1280.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-100x63.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-700x438.png 700w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Process-min-1600x1000.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/pomodoro-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How is the Pomodoro Technique Different from other Time Management Techniques?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0Pomodoro Technique is different from other time management techniques because in its<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purest form all you need is a 25-minute timer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other types of time-management techniques include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo it Now\u201d, \u201c168 hours\u201d and \u201cSMART Goals\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Do it Now Method<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cDo it Now\u201d technique is based on psychological motivation. Getting the participant to use the phrase \u201cdo it now\u201d as a mantra. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept is like the Pomodoro Technique; in the way that the format is simple and easy to follow. With the \u201cDo it Now\u201d method, the idea is to psychologically pressure yourself into being proactive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In comparison, a \u201cPomodoro\u201d encourages the user to be naturally dynamic by short bursts of activity followed by a reward at the end of each session.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>186 Hours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from sounding like a rip-off of a thriller movie; \u201c168 Hours\u201d takes its name from the number of hours available in a week. The notion of the technique is that the user should divide their commitments into indivisible one-hour chunks and organize the predicted tasks by priority. That when the elected time for a specific job is over, the user should move onto the next activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like me, math isn\u2019t exactly the most reliable string of your bow, and trying to organize my entire life for the week ahead by hourly increments seems as implausible as seeing a unicorn walk down my cul-de-sac!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas with the &#8220;Pomodoro&#8221;, all I have to worry about is initially finding a decent timer app. I can then pop on some thumping songs and plod through my work till the job is done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>SMART Goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of the three alternative time-management methods; this one is my personal favorite because it can be used alongside the Pomodoro technique.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMART is an anagram for:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pecific \u2013 <\/span><b>M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easurable \u2013 <\/span><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chievable \u2013 <\/span><b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elevant \u2013 <\/span><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ime-Bound\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-smart-goals\/?utm_source=harmonize-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=in-line\">Smart Goals<\/a> works well with the Pomodoro Technique because it doesn\u2019t need a strict schedule, nor do you need to psych yourself up into being productive. You, as the user, can consider the aspects of SMART Goals, when writing out the Pomodoro checklist, for example: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Are the tasks in your checklist specific to the main objective?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Using Pomodoro as a unit of time, measure out how many Pomodoros each task will take to complete.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Ensure each of the tasks in the checklist is small enough to be manageable and achievable.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Keep all items in the checklist relevant to the task in hand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Although you may not need to keep a strict schedule, keep an eye on how many Pomodoros it may take to complete the overall goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which Form of the Pomodoro Technique is Best for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your personal and professional needs, you may need bigger or smaller time-bocks than 25 minutes. While that might be the original formula by Cirillo; there are many variants to choose from when looking to use \u201cPomodoro\u201d as your foundation of time management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Small Goals through Forward15<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For small or short tasks, consider quick exercise methods such as Forward15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forward15 plan is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focused on the time-management itself and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on what you do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the time. Forward15 focuses on the sense of achievement; through completing small doable tasks by the end of the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The method involves using a timer to focus on the activity for a full 15 minutes, in a place where you can concentrate and not become distracted by your surroundings. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jobs<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d could involve, for example; scheduling a zoom coffee morning with colleagues or taking the time to answer non-priority emails in your inbox.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Short Deadline Goals through the Power Hour Technique<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Power Hour technique is useful for those with a busy work-life who finds themselves with different priority assignments due. While this method also uses a timer; the idea is not managing the time you have ahead of you but more on how to catch up on an overdue commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it may be difficult with most of us working from home currently; find a quiet spot in your home where you can work on the task nonstop during that hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat this time like precious treasure and protect the Power Hour from interruptions and disruptions: Plan lunch, coffee breaks, and any scheduled calls around this hour.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Longer Assignments with the 90 Minute Rule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 90 Minute Rule is a hybrid between long-term time management and minor day-to-day errands\/responsibilities. H.L. Taylor initially proposed this strategy in their book \u201cTime Management for an ADHD World\u201d. Taylor suggested that the user should divide their day into 90-minute increments. These blocks should be organized by priority and grouped with other similar tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of people are their most productive in the mornings and if you\u2019re one of these people; you should spend your first 90 minutes on the most critical task in your schedule, followed by the second most pressing item in your list of priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re like me and more of a night-owl, take half the morning to wake up: Use the first block of the morning, review your work from yesterday, and list your responsibilities for the day ahead.\u00a0 Then after a short 10-minute break, use your second block to carry out your most important task of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all the methods above, set a timer to work by; not only does it indicate how productive you are during that session but also allows anticipation to grow towards the next break!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does Seniority Level Affect the Pomodoro Technique Used?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of time-management method you choose to use is different from one person to another. However, it can be influenced by a person\u2019s level of work ethic and the employer&#8217;s internal seniority structure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, methods may vary depending on if you&#8217;re a freelancer, an employee, or a manager. If you&#8217;re a freelancer, where you are entirely independent to make appointments, networking, and conference calls; you may choose to work by the 90-Minute Rule with a short break every half-hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas, if you&#8217;re working as part of a team: Where a team leader may set your tasks to do that working day; you might work by the original Pomodoro timer and use a \u201cPower Hour\u201d to catch up with a lagging assignment later on in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if you\u2019re a manager, you might use the 90-minute Rule to divide the working day into smaller chunks; then set tasks to your employees by Pomodoro time, so that everyone has regular breaks throughout the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-615\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience.jpg\" alt=\"The Pomodoro Technique Experience\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.harmonizehq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Pomodoro-Technique-Experience-675x450.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>What was my Experience with the Pomodoro Technique?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a person who thrives on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> routine but struggles when the method is changed or wholly remade, I really benefit from the basic version of the Pomodoro Technique. From a day-to-day perspective, the Pomodoro Technique allows me to write out the day\u2019s list of errands on one of the many whiteboards that cover the walls of my home office. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as the tiny desk and chair squeezed into the corner of my bedroom!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once this initial checklist is made; I find a decent online timer that can send notifications to my desktop and set it to beep at me from the background every 25-minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I\u2019ve been trying to work this last week using the Pomodoro Method, and while it&#8217;s suitable for short-term goals; the plan does not consider long-term time management or schedule planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I may have taken the concept too literally, but, because I was doing my assignments by 25-minute blocks: A lot of other chores that would other be readily remembered; were forgotten because they were not items on the Pomodoro checklist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example; while I put a great deal of time aside to research the Pomodoro Technique and similar time-management methods, I forgot simple tasks such as the time-allotted food shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, when considering using the Pomodoro Technique to organize your work assignments; keep more than one Pomodoro checklist. A little like the 90 Minute Rule, instead of one master<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0list, keep several smaller ones organized by relevance and priority. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, make sure how these schedules fit in with your life because changing time management techniques can be exhausting.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the pandemic and with most of us having experienced work-from-home during lockdown; many aspects of work-life have radically changed.\u00a0 Such as: &#8211; Now,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,25],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Pomodoro Technique 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