Avoid procrastination and boost productivity with Pomodoro Technique.

You want to learn something but the Instant Gratification Monkey says 'Let's scroll tiktok instead!' and you scroll your entire day and at the end of the day the monkey says 'We'll do it tomorrow don't worry' but that tomorrow never comes.

I'm sure all of us have faced this at least once in our lives, and the guilt that followed afterward is not something most of us want to experience

One solution to minimize our procrastination and boost our productivity could be "The Pomodoro technique"

What is The Pomodoro technique?

The Pomodoro technique is a time management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s,

The Pomodoro Technique is a simple time management method. You set a 25-minute timer to focus on one task, ignoring interruptions. After that, take a short break. You can adjust the time if needed, This helps you concentrate and work more efficiently.

Watch this video on YouTube to help you better understand what's a Pomodoro technique

Here's how you can use The Pomodoro Technique

1. You pick a task you need to do.

2. You set a timer for 25 minutes. (This period is called a Pomodoro meaning a tomato in Italian)

3. During those 25 minutes, you work only on that task, giving it your full attention.

4. When the timer rings, you take a short 5-minute break to relax.

5. Repeat this process four times.

6. After completing four Pomodoros, take a longer break of 20-30 minutes.

Remember that you can adjust the amount of break you need, for example, You can take a break of 8-10 minutes instead of the regular 5 minutes after you complete the 25-minute timer. Feel free to play around and experiment with different frequencies and durations of breaks.

During the relaxation session between each Pomodoro, I would suggest taking a little nap, or drinking water and going outside for a walk, avoiding social media distractions, and letting your brain rest for a while before you continue your work again.