Completing petty tasks using Pomodoro techniques

Question

While working on first task to practice Pomodoro technique, I raised 9 internal interruptions. Later on I decided them to move in specific lists. There are many interruptions and tasks which are supposed to/can be done in near future (may be today itself), and they are petty. Like: searching a book on net, downloading a song etc.

What would be a good practice for such petty tasks which hardly take 8-10 mins?

• Group these tasks. Label the group with common name. And finish then in a pomodoro session.
• Don't start any pomodoro session for these tasks. Finish them separately or in relax period of 5 mins
• Don't even list them. Note them separately on a paper or notepad. Finish them. There is no need to track them

Answer 1

You should record them. Then, find the time to review them. Some interruptions lead to important tasks. Recording make sure you don't skip something important.

About petty items, I don't recommend to stick on one solution. In fact, you usually don't need Pomodoro to finish them, don't you? Pomodoro help you focus on a big task that hard to focus. If you think you need Pomodoro for the task, use it. If not, just done it.

Answer 2

I've found option one to be the best for tackling these types of tasks. I would not use the break period to do them. The break is important to refresh your brain, not to jump around from task to task.

Answer 3

I'd normally reserve one 'review' pomodoro at the end of the day to sort out the schedule for the next day. Then, put them on a todo list for the next day or remove them entirely. I find that about 80% of these interruptions (like 'respond to so and so discussion') aren't really that important.