I've been using this technique for 10yrs now, I find that it really helps (even in 25mins or 50mins sessions).<p>I know only one person who actually does the technique daily.<p>So, if you do Pomodoro, how do you use it? How do you make it stick?
I don't use it. Somehow I'm constantly checking how much time remains. Can't get into the flow. And if I do get into any kind of flow state, the last thing I want is to get interrupted by a timer.<p>I think it might work great for physical work. Remembering to stretch or take a break. But, for me, not for any type of brainy work.
I didn't like it because I hated getting interrupted after 25 minutes. It kept breaking my focus.<p>What I found worked well for me instead was "count up" pomodoro.<p><pre><code> - Start a stop watch or simple wrist watch and leave it on your desk.
- If you glance at it and it is less than 25 minutes, keep going.
- Else if it is over 25 minutes, take a break if you feel like it. Write down how much time you worked. At the end of day, add up your time.
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Although it is probably good to set a timer when taking a break because you do want to be interrupted in that case.
I use Pomodoro occasionally (~few times a year)when I really need to focus on some unpleasant task.<p>The rest of the time I rely on screaming at myself inside my head.
I used pomodoro for years via a CLI tool I built:<p>[1] <a href="https://taylor.town/nowify" rel="nofollow">https://taylor.town/nowify</a>
Yes but not for anything requiring deep thought as the intervals don't lend itself to that style of work for me.<p>But any admin tasks, emails, etc work great.