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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.

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3.THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE

This time management method, although Italian in origin, is popular in Japan. It involves working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break. Repeat the cycle to maintain focus.

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method in which you do focused work during 25-minute intervals — known as pomodoros — and take a five-minute break.

In this technique the secret to effective time management is…thinking in tomatoes rather than hours. It may seem silly initially, but millions of people swear by the life-changing power of the Pomodoro Technique. (Pomodoro is Italian for tomato. 🍅)

Origin Of Pomodoro Technique

Developer and entrepreneur Francesco Cirillo created the Pomodoro Technique in the late 1980s, when he was a university student and used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to organise his study schedule. At first, he experimented with different work intervals, starting with two minutes and extending them up to one hour; he quickly realized that these were getting too long to stay focused on a task. He settled on 25-minute pomodori as the optimal time for his needs.

How does Pomodoro Technique work?

Here’s the basic step-by-step to start applying the Pomodoro Technique in real life :

• Get your to-do list and a timer.

• Set your timer for 25 minutes, and focus on a single task until the timer rings.

• When your session ends, mark off one Pomodoro and record what you completed.

• Then enjoy a five-minute break.

• After four pomodoros, take a longer, more restorative 15-30 minute break.

Three Pomodoro Technique rules for maximum productivity.

The 25-minute work sprints are the core of the method, but a Pomodoro practice also includes three rules for getting the most out of each interval:

-Break down complex projects.

If a task requires more than four pomodoros, it needs to be divided into smaller, actionable steps. Sticking to this rule will help ensure you make clear progress on your projects.

-Small tasks go together.

Any tasks that will take less than one Pomodoro should be combined with other simple tasks. For example, “write rent check,” “set vet appointment,” and “read Pomodoro article” could go together in one session.

-Once a Pomodoro is set, it must ring.

The Pomodoro is an indivisible unit of time and can not be broken, especially not to check incoming emails, team chats, or text messages. Any ideas, tasks, or requests that come up should be noted to return to later.

In our day to day life ,The Pomodoro Technique is useful if you get distracted while working on a project or want to understand how long a task takes. It’s ideal for many types of work including writing, coding, design, and study. The technique also works if you have a lot of repetitive work to get through, such as wading through a busy inbox.

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