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Need a little help staying focused and getting stuff done!

I wanted to share a simple technique I just learned about that helps me be more efficient, get more done with Zero Burn Out.

It’s so simple you probably won’t believe that it works!

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TRANSCRIPT

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo. 

Frustrated by how much time he wasted while he was “studying”, he used a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato (a pomodoro) to increase his productivity.

The idea behind the concept is frequent breaks helps the brain to focus and increases mental agility & efficiency.  

Sooo, What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Basically, it involves working in 25 minute increments with a 5 minute break between each increment.   These intervals are called pomodoros.

After four “pomodoros”, there’s a longer 15-30 minute break. 

The Required Tools are:        Paper, Pen & a Timer

Keep in mind this was meant to be a very simple technique, no need to make it complicated or more than what it was intended to be.

1.      Pick a task to complete – To start, pick a task that you think you’ll be able to complete during one pomodoro.  

2.     Set the timer for 25 minutes

3.     Work on your task until the timer goes off – Whenever you think of something unrelated to the task at hand, write it down, forget about it and continue with your task.  

If you’re interrupted, record the interruption, and postpone it. You can answer that e-mail or return that call later.

4.    Check off your pomodoro – This will allow you to both log your work and feel a sense of accomplishment.

5.     Mark down how many times you got distracted during the pomodoro

6.    Take a 5 minute break – Get a drink, go for a walk, do whatever your brain needs to stop thinking about work.

7.     After every forth pomodoro, take a 15-30 minute break

Why This Technique Works

It Improves Your Focus

The technique gives you permission to postpone interruptions and to focus only on the task at hand.  

The frequent breaks give you a chance to recharge, so each time you sit down to work you’re ready to go. 

And because you’re only working in 25 minute increments, there’s no chance of burning out.

It’s Appealing

The thought of sitting down to eight hours of solid work is daunting & unpleasant.  

But sitting down to 25 minutes of work is much more approachable & less daunting.  This creates more motivation to start working and to keep going.

Sitting down to work on one specific task in 25-minute increments is much more palatable. 

If you know you just have to write and schedule one blog post or newsletter, you’re more likely to conquer the task and finish it than if you’re looking at an entire to-do list.

Rather than feeling like you have endless time to get things done and then ultimately ...

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