Pomodoro

Getting started

Pomodoro is a method to self-organize, avoid losing yourself, stay productive and energized.

Pomodoro is very simple. All you need is work to be done and a timer.

There are six steps in the technique:

Decide on the task to be done.
Set the pomodoro timer (traditionally to 25 minutes = 1 "Pomodoro").
Work on the task.
End work when the timer rings (Optionally: put a checkmark on a piece of paper).
If you have fewer than four checkmarks (i.e. done less than 4 Pomodoros) , take a short break (5 minutes), then go back to step 2.
After four pomodoros, take a longer break (15–30 minutes), reset your checkmark count to zero, then start again at step 1.

Why & When

Using Pomodoro is generally a good idea when you have to get work done and don't want to lose yourself in the details as well as want to keep external distraction to a minimum. It also works brilliantly when you struggle with starting a task or procrastination in general.

Goal(s)

Stay productive
Manage time effectively
Keep distractions away
Stay flexible within your head
Avoid losing yourself in details

Links & Further reading

Resources

Wikipedia - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique Pomodoro Technique]
Extensive Description on Lifehacker
Video description from Thomas Frank

Apps

Best Android App: [Clockwork Tomato](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.phlam.android.clockworktomato&hl=de)