Expand Your Focus: How the Pomodoro Technique Stretches Your Cognitive Abilities

Some benefits of the Pomodoro Technique include:

• Improved focus and concentration.

• Less stress

• Better interruptions management.

• Higher levels of motivation.

Invented by Francesco Cirillo in the ’80s as a university student who himself was struggling to complete assignments.

It has been scientifically proven to instantly help you concentrate and accomplish more focused work for longer periods.

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The average mind wanders anywhere from 15 to 20% of the time, according to researcher Jonathan Schooler.

If you’re like me, you also struggle to sit and focus for extended periods.

This technique massively improved my workflow.

The technique has 3 rules for getting the most out of each interval.

Rule 1: Break complex projects into smaller tasks.

Rule 2: Group small tasks together.

Rule 3: Do not break a Pomororos with distractions.

Now let’s get to the 6 steps of the Pomodoro Technique.

Step 1:

Choose a single task you will focus on and write it down.

Have a written “Must-Do” list before working. (Only important items.)

Step 2:

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

A phone timer will work but a kitchen timer works best.

Step 3:

Make sure to work on the task until the timer rings and then place a checkmark on your paper.

Visual tracking of time & work is essential.

Step 4:

Take a short 5-minute break.

Don’t forget to set the timer.*

Step 5:

Set time for 25 minutes and begin working again.

Take another 5-minute break.*

Step 6:

Now after 3–4 sessions of this, take a longer break.

Anywhere from 20–30 minutes.*

Remember no technique is 100% perfect for everyone.

So make sure you experiment with time and sessions.

Find what works best for you!

I hope you find value in this technique as I did!

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To Summarize:

• Use a timer (preferably not your phone)
• Take breaks
• Take longer breaks after multiple sessions
• Experiment

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