Pomodoro

What?

• Pomodoro is a time management technique
• Pomodoro is Italian for tomato

How?

• Pomodoro is a unit of work
  • One Pomodoro is equal to 25 minutes
• Remove all distractions
• Start the Pomodoro
  • You can use a kicten timer, stop watch or a mobile app to keep track of the time
• Focus and work on the task for one Pomodoro
  • Immerse yourself in the task
• After every Pomodoro take a 5 minute break
• After every 4 Pomodors take a 30 minute break
• During the break
  • Surf the internet, facebook, chat, eat, etc
  • This refreshes the mind and prepares us for the next Pomodoro
• Abandon the Pomodoro if you get distracted and start over

Why?

• It helps focus
• It helps getting things done
• Prevents burnout