Pomodoro is the Italian word for tomato. The technique is named after the 25-minute tomato shaped kitchen timer that the creator of the technique used to develop it.
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Choose a task
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Set a timer to 25 minutes
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Work on the task until the timer rings
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Put a check on your sheet of paper to signify one Pomodoro complete
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Take a short break (Start with 5 minutes)
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Come back to the same task or start a new one
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Every 4 Pomodoros, take a longer break
Be gentle with yourself: you will develop a conscious relationship with Time.
Turn time into an ally: use time as a factor to improve individual and team productivity.