Stage 3 · Lesson 4 of 7
The Pomodoro Technique
Francesco Cirillo created the Pomodoro Technique as a student, named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The basic version is simple: choose one task, set a timer for 25 minutes, work only on that task, then take a 5-minute break. After four rounds, take a longer break.
It works because a fixed, short block feels manageable, the timer tells you when you may stop, and the break gives you something to look forward to. If 25 minutes is too long at first, start with 10 or 15; if you are deep in focus, let it run. Use a timer that is not on your phone, or a site like Pomofocus.
Common trapspending the five-minute breaks on short videos, which makes coming back much harder.
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- CourseFreeLearning How to Learn (Coursera)
Deep Teaching Solutions on Coursera · Beginner
Barbara Oakley explains procrastination and the Pomodoro Technique, free to audit
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