The **Pomodoro Technique** is a time management method developed by **[[Francesco Cirillo]]** in the late 1980s. It's designed to boost productivity and focus by breaking work into short, timed intervals, traditionally: ### **Basic Steps of the Pomodoro Technique:** 1. **Pick a task** you want to work on. 2. **Set a timer for 25 minutes** (this is one "Pomodoro"). 3. **Work** on the task until the timer rings. 4. **Take a short break** (5 minutes). 5. After every **4 Pomodoros**, take a **longer break** (15–30 minutes). ### Why it works: - Helps maintain focus and concentration. - Reduces burnout by encouraging regular breaks. - Makes big tasks feel more manageable. - Encourages accountability and time awareness. ### Tools you can use: - Classic kitchen timer (like a tomato-shaped one—hence the name "Pomodoro"). - Apps like **Focus Booster**, **Pomofocus**, or **Forest**. - Browser extensions and to-do list integrations.