The Pomodoro Technique of time management for productivity

The Pomodoro Technique is a way of time management, created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s.

The basic principle is quite simple.

1. Work on 1 task for 25 minutes.
2. Take a 5-minute break.
3. Every 4 ‘pomodoros’ you take a longer break of 15-20 minutes.

The Pomodoro Technique has become so well-used because it’s compatible with team structures, allowing for multiple people to follow it. If you want to try it yourself, you can start with this Pomodoro widget for Android.