Pomodoro Technique

onlineiq · #1 (**Link to this post**) 30-11-09

Furthering the 4 hr work week and cool productivity concepts, I have recently discoverd the Pomodoro Technique http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

Much simpler than the 'getting things done' and seems to be just as effective - just need one piece of paper an my iphone (to time my tasks), and it creates incredible focus and productivity.

Work on tasks is in 25 minute blocks and you cannot deviate onto anything else. But you realize that 25 minutes is a really good time period - enough to do something seriously useful, but not enough to get bored and want to be distracted...well.. the link above takes you to info about the technique and a free pdf to download which is all you will need to get started.

Love to hear what you think of it.

Ursh
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Burgo · #2 (**Link to this post**) 01-12-09

An interesting technique, not suitable for most industries unfortunately and it still leaves you working IN your business and not ON your business.

onlineiq · #3 (**Link to this post**) 01-12-09

I'm not sure why you think it can't be used to work ON your business...its a productivity system which allows you to work on whatever you have determined your priorities and work to be.

I think its really worth a look - have found it to be really good.

Ursh

Burgo · #4 (**Link to this post**) 02-12-09

Simply because if I was to stop every 25 minutes for 5 minutes it would take me almost twice as long to earn the money I earn. The customer want the best possible job done in the shortest possible time, therefore you continue working until the job is completed one hour two hours three hours or on rare occassions 4 hours

Robert Gerrish · #5 (**Link to this post**) 02-12-09

Thanks for sharing Ursh, I've downloaded the book and will certainly take a look, it looks interesting.

Robert

ActiveCounselling · #6 (**Link to this post**) 07-12-09

Any technique that gets you taking action to manage your time, your tasks and your life are worth looking at.

It's all about finding the one that works for you as an individual. Some people are instinctive time managers and simply do not need these techniques. While others, like me, are easily distracted by new ideas and concepts and need every bit of help we can get.

25min is too short for me, I tend to work in 1 hour blocks most days while other days I set aside for large tasks.

Friday afternoons is my clean up time where I do all the 5min jobs that have been put off too long.

Regards,

David

King · #7 (**Link to this post**) 10-12-09

maybe it is written for gen Y people, not the solid older workers.

Without looking, does it also recommend changing employer every 12-18 months as well LOL

onlineiq · #8 (**Link to this post**) 14-12-09

well I'm a baby boomer, so I don't know what that says about me

I love working hard - the technique is really about focus and not giving in to distractions.

I have put up a bit of a synopsis of it here. Its not for everyone I'm sure, but I've stuck to it and it has made a significant impact to what I get done - including those things I avoid doing!

Well off to start my week and my first Pomodoro!

Ursh
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Confident Woman Australia · #9 (**Link to this post**) 26-02-10

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Originally Posted by onlineiq

Furthering the 4 hr work week and cool productivity concepts, I have recently discoverd the Pomodoro Technique http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

Much simpler than the 'getting things done' and seems to be just as effective - just need one piece of paper an my iphone (to time my tasks), and it creates incredible focus and productivity.

Work on tasks is in 25 minute blocks and you cannot deviate onto anything else. But you realize that 25 minutes is a really good time period - enough to do something seriously useful, but not enough to get bored and want to be distracted...well.. the link above takes you to info about the technique and a free pdf to download which is all you will need to get started.

Love to hear what you think of it.

Ursh
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I like the concept and have downloaded the book. Thanks. I am like you I find it very easy to get distracted by new ideas; and the small easy to do jobs. I think I could do this in larger than 25 min chunks though.
Thanks for sharing
Rachel.
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onlineiq · #10 (**Link to this post**) 26-02-10

You're welcome!

I am still using it, and it is really good. Excellent with making yourself focus.

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