Focus with Pomodoro
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My 10-day Pomodoro experiment is revealing surprising results
→ Confession: I resisted taking breaks until this
My challenge: ——— I want to have better focus and steer my daily time investments.
My PACT: ——— Use a daily Pomodoro sequence using Session for the next 10 days until 16.03.
The Pomodoro approach briefly explained ——— 1) Set a session goal - what would you like to achieve in the next 25’ 2) Fokus for 25’ .. then do a 5’ break 3) Repeat up to 4 times. Then do a longer break
Think of it as interval training for your brain - short bursts of focused work followed by recovery periods.
My HOW: ——— I use the app Session for my Pomodoros. Session: → Has great timer with 25’ sessions and 5’ breaks → Works on desktop and mobile → Keeps a session journal
This is one example Pomodoro sequence that I use for my daily morning LinkedIn writing:
→ 25’ commenting and tracking for my post … 5’ break → 25’ writing … 5’ break → 25’ polishing and publishing … 5’ break → 25’ commenting and high intensity engagement … 30’ break
My first impressions: ——— → I’m even more focussed. This structure helps. → Session is fun to work with and delivers on it’s promise. → In 25’ I create small outcomes and have a sense of progress.
My challenges: ——— → Breaks when in flow. Stopping after 25’ is tough. At the same time I can feel the consequences when I don’t take breaks.
→ Thinking about an outcome I want to achieve in 25’ I believe this is a matter of daily practice.
Do you use the Pomodoro technique too? What is one insight you can share?
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Posted on LINKEDIN on 2025-03-07_Fri