![]() At first, the frequent breaks might seem to come a little too often. These sessions are the ideal amount of time to completely lose oneself, deep in focus and productivity. The fourth 25-minute focus interval is followed by an extended 20-minute break before the timer ultimately resets again. The first three periods are broken up by 5-minute breaks to rest fully and step away from the desk. I would still be able to concentrate, study, carry on as usual and even partake in a second marathon session, provided I continue taking frequent breaks.Įach of these 25-minute blocks of active time is designed to maintain an extreme level of focus. When I started using the Pomodoro Method, I had no problem focusing the following day. I could not sacrifice one study marathon for days of distraction. I would not be able to spend long periods studying, focusing, or working. ![]() I would feel groggy and exhausted as if I had sprained my brain. Many times after marathon study sessions, I found that I would almost have a focus hangover the following day. I could also bounce back and still have the ability to focus the following day for just as many hours. Instead of tapping out after a few hours, I could study all day if needed. Overall, I could focus for hours longer than my traditional study methods. Once I learned to trust the process, the benefits were finally revealed. I wanted to see what these benefits were, so I kept with it. I heard so many times that the Pomodoro Technique is really helpful, and I wanted to stick it through and persist. I was constantly taking down time rather than working, which added to the guilt of not studying enough. I felt the focus intervals were not long enough, and I could still continue to focus past the short 25-minute blocks. When I first tried the Pomodoro Technique, I admit I found it very frustrating. This is because it breaks up my efforts into short, digestible pieces. ![]() One system that I have found to be incredibly helpful is the Pomodoro Technique.
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