EverydayTried-and-true tip

Pomodoro: 25 focused minutes, then a 5-minute break

Work in 25-minute blocks with short breaks in between to stay focused on one task at a time.

Time
⏱ 25 min je Block
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Timer, kitchen timer or phone timer
  • Scrap of paper for tasks

How to do it

  1. Make a task list and pick one task.
  2. Set the timer for 25 minutes and work only on that task.
  3. After 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break.
  4. After four blocks, take a longer break.
  5. Jot distractions down on a piece of paper rather than following them up straight away.

Variations

  • Adjust the blocks to suit the task; if concentrating is hard for you, shorter blocks can help too.

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