Everyone has had the experience of sitting at their desk, preparing to spend the day studying, only to end up procrastinating and accomplishing nothing. In fact, the mechanism of the human brain is not suitable for maintaining concentration for a long time, which is why a full-day study plan is so difficult to implement. Since it is unrealistic to conflict with the innate mechanism of the brain, how should we go along with it?
In 1980, in the late last century, Francesco Cirillo invented the Pomodoro Timer, inspired by the tomato-shaped timers that were common in Italian kitchens at the time. This method breaks down work goals into work intervals of 25 minutes, using four work intervals as a cycle, and interspersed with appropriate breaks to help us adjust our focus.
Let’s take a look at the specific steps to implement the Pomodoro Technique:
1. Establish overall goals and reasonably allocate them (them) into work intervals that can be completed in 25 minutes.Remember to list
2. Start a work session totaling 25 minutes,Timing!
3. Focus on current work projects
4. After the working period, take a 5-minute rest.
Repeat steps 2-4 three times. After completing a total of four work sections, rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Repeat this cycle to complete the overall goal in sequence.
The effectiveness of the Pomodoro Technique comes from the proper control of the rhythm of concentration and relaxation of the brain. The frequency of 25 – 5 – 25 – 5 – 25 – 5 – 25… improves our concentration in each work area and prevents distraction and unnecessary multitasking. Because the schedule is allocated in advance, we can promote a single work project much more efficiently than usual. A 25-minute work interval helps give the brain a proper sense of urgency and avoids the avoidance mentality of "doing it later." Appropriate interspersed breaks allow the brain to compile and absorb information during rest.
Procrastination is not uncommon. I am editing this article and you are probably procrastinating ㋡. However, taking this opportunity to recognize that you will procrastinate and try to solve it might not be a good start! web version Tomato Timer , Online Timers Pomodoro Timer, and for Mac Be Focused Focus Timer Tools such as these can help us use our time more effectively. Everyone knows that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. From today on, you might as well try a tomato a day and let us have a productive working day!
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