It is usually seen that students lose motivation to study by the second half of the day, and it is justified, since humans have an attention span of merely 40 minutes. There are times when students have to cover up large volumes of syllabi in a few days; shorter attention spans, compromised concentration and reduced motivation add onto the struggle.
Well, this article brings to the limelight the POMODORO technique of studying.
- What the heck is POMODORO?
POMODORO is an old and popular time management technique given to the world by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s.
It is a well timed break up of work slots divided by short breaks, with each break lasting about 10 minutes and work-slots of 25 minutes each.
- What, do I now need a separate new software for that ?
No, you only need a pen and paper for your to-do list, and a timer for which you can use a traditional clock and set its timer to 25 minutes. Do not use your mobile phone to set timers as mobile phones are a distraction already. One of the major pre-requisites for pomodoro is to keep away from distractions during a single pomodoro session.
- What does a POMODORO workflow look like ?
A day planned with POMODORO technique is divided into sets, with each set consisting of 4 Pomodoros.
Sets are divided by half-hour breaks, and Pomodoros are divided by 10 minute breaks each, with each pomodoro spanning 25 minutes on the timer.
All tasks for the day are listed down in advance on a simple To-Do list.
- SET_1
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Pomodoro_1
Task
Break
Pomodoro_2
Task
Break
Pomodoro_3
Task
Break
Pomodoro_4
Task
Longer Break
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- SET_2
And so on.
You keep marking as and when you complete your tasks on your To-Do list, adding onto the motivation.
- I still need more clarity on the workflow
Sure, let’s break down a single pomodoro for you to understand.
- Choose the task you prioritized for the day, in your case, your chapters/lessons.
- Set a timer of 25 minutes on your traditional clock. Leave objects of distraction away from your sight.
- Keep working for 25 minutes until the bell rings.
- When the clock rings, check mark the completed task on your to-do list and pump up your motivation.
- Now pat on your back, you earned a short break of 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, set another ringer for 25 minutes, and stick to the same procedure.
- HOW at all is it Extra Advantageous ?
Well, we’re listing down a few unmatched advantages that pomodoro brings.
- More concentration, less mistakes
- Less stress, less frequent incorrect estimates.
- Ability to complete complex tasks in smaller portions.
- Simplified, more organized time-table for your study.
- No more pending commitments to your lessons.
- More accountability towards studying progress.
- Constant motivation during the second half of the day too.
- Better mental health.
You can study more deeply about POMODORO on the creator’s own website,
https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique
We wish you a smooth, more organized and successful preparation time with the pomodoro.