Pomodoro Technique

Do you know what a Pomodoro is?

Yes, its that timer you use when cooking or baking. However, I recently found out that there is more use to it than knowing when to get the cookies out of the oven

Introducing the Pomodoro Technique!

According to the website: 

The Pomodoro Technique® is a way to get the most out of time management. Turn time into a valuable ally to accomplish what we want to do and chart continuous improvement in the way we do it.

How does it work?

Choose a task to be accomplished

Set the Pomodoro to 25 minutes (the Pomodoro is the timer)

Work on the task until the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper

Take a short break (5 minutes is OK)

Every 4 Pomodoros take a longer break

It's that SIMPLE!

Personally, I found this technique very effective. it put things into perspective and has motivated me to become more productive in a span of 5 minutes. Today alone, I have accomplished much more than I normally would. It also helps me not to get overwhelmed by the amount of time (or lack thereof) I have to do my tasks. 

I personally recommend this method.

Sadly, I do not have my own Pomodoro (which would be so cute on my study table), I instead use Pomodroido an app from the Android market. It's absolutely free! So if you have a Droid phone and would like to try this Technique that would be a good place to start.