Try Pomodoro

byAdamReger

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4 years ago

Hello everyone, I wish you all the best. How many of you ever heard of pomodoro studies? On the next few paragraphs we will be going over on what they are. Lets just say pomodoro studies teaches you how to use your time more effectively without getting distracted. Also, lets say if you're at work or at school, it's best to go on a deep focus for up to 25 minutes and take a mini break for a few minutes in between. The best way to take a break is not by sitting and watching youtube videos about cats. It's best to engage in some form of physical activity if you are taking a mini break. This helps refuel your brain once you start on your task again. It's best to do these in four intervals. Meaning study for 25 minutes at a time with short breaks in between for a total of four times, and then take a very long break. I would say anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour. Perhaps 90 minutes at most if you really need it.

Helps increase productivity in less time

Some studies have shown if an individual practices The Pomodoro technique, they will be able to get a lot done in very little time. Let's say it usually takes you two-three hours if not more to do your homework at night. If you practice the pomodoro technique you may be able to cut those hours by a third, or half if not more depending how disciplined you are. So instead of taking three hours to complete you homework; you may be able to finish it in as little as forty-five minutes to one hour. As the saying goes work smarter. Not harder. Always engage in some form of physical activities if you are taking your mini breaks.

Do NOT overthink time

It's understandable that many of us have hectic schedules, and we are enslaved to think we don't have time to do pretty much anything. The best thing to do is to drop that mentality. You do have time to accomplish many of your goals. Do not focus how much time it'll take to complete a task or a goal. You'll be wasting more time just thinking about how much time it will take you to complete a task. As, I may be wasting time trying to repeat what I just said. If that makes sense. It's best not to overthink and just do it. Time shouldn't be a chore. Time is what makes many people anxious. Don't let time get to you. Best yet, always plan ahead.

Self-discipline

As the saying goes. If you want to be helped. You must be able to help yourself. A typical pomodoro session has you focus on one task only. There will be no interruptions. No facebook. No texting. No emailing. No Youtube. No looking at adult content videos. None of that till later. Don't get any wise ideas. You must limit your distractions and try your best to control your urges while you're trying to complete a serious task that needs to be done. If this helps. Think of it as a life and death situation. Well, maybe not to that extreme, but you know what I mean. Multitasking has a negative impact and can definitely slow down progress. Possibly get you disciplined at work or worse fired. Don't let anything or anyone distract you. Not even your loved ones.

According to one study at The University of California Irvine. It can take as long as twenty-three minutes and fifteen seconds to refocus if you switch to another task, compared to the task that you were doing before. I got this info from this website called, focusboosterapp.com/blog/the-science-behind-the-pomodoro-technique/. So, you should credit this individual. :)

Take mini breaks

Yes, as I mentioned in the very beginning it's best to take breaks that involve physical activities. This will help refuel your brain and help you concentrate better on your tasks. According to Psychology Today our brains wonder thirty percent of the time. Yes, thirty percent. Some people may find that hard to believe, but that is what statistics state to be. With The Pomodoro Technique you must be able to assert your attention to a certain important task for twenty-five minutes straight. That is without any distractions. Many studies have found that short breaks help keep your attention span on track, but most importantly make sure those short breaks focuses on engaging in physical activities. Just like a car that needs to be refueled and all that. Our minds will lose juice(zone out) after working consistently on one project.

In conclusion

Even though my niche is about health and fitness. Think of this subject as mental health. Not to mention it does state that you must engage in physical activities when you take a mini break. The Pomodoro technique is a great way to keep your motivation on the high side. Maybe even beyond that. It can fuel your decision making. Your decisions will be more logical if you practice this technique. Taking breaks is very important too. We are not robots or ants. You must be able to self-discipline yourself and resist unwanted urges. STAY FOCUS!!! Do not overthink time, but best yet in general don't overthink anything. Just do it or you will be wasting more time. The more you self-discipline the more you achieve in very little time, and that means you get to have more fun and do whatever you want. Except for breaking the law. Just common sense you know. :)