About the time management technique. Includes 25 minutes uninterrupted works, 5 minute breaks.
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Task estimated to be 8 pomodori, what to do?
Scenario:
I am reading a tutorial; it is separated in Chapters. I have "proved" over the course of 5 chapters that each one of them takes me 8 pomodori (there hasn't been an exception).
Problem:
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Is there a tool that can track or record pomodoros based on tagging?
I'm looking for a tool that can track and record pomodoros visually and/or graphically, and ideally with the ability to tag pomodoros, like a "Writing" pomodoro completed, or a "Career", etc.
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Pomodoro app that keeps a log?
I use Pomodoros with some success, but I would really like to be able to easily track how many and when I do them. Is there an app that keeps a log of start time and stop time (if it was stopped ...
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Is it possible to plan a project without deadlines?
I want, for example, to develop a game in Unit3d as my "pet project".
I have zero knowledgment of Unity, so I don't know if my game will take days, weeks, months or years to finish.
I thought about ...
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How do you start working?
I am a student, so doing my homework has to be the most horrid part of my day. Although I know I can do it, and it really won't take that long, I hate it. Something in my mind makes me repel against ...
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How to use pomodoro in a busy environment
I am a programmer working in an open-space environment. There are basically two types of people which make it difficult to use pomodoro:
Those, who want something completely trivial every 10 minutes ...
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How to deal with very short tasks with Pomodoro [duplicate]
Pomodoro encourages you to put interruptions into other tasks (more or less) but, sometimes, these new tasks can be very short - literally 5 minutes of work. Or 10.
If I am using a 25-5 work-break ...
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How do you avoid being distracted by a pomodoro timer?
I have tried a physical version of the device (Clicking countdown clock, in the shape of an apple.) and I found that sometimes get distracted by the clicking sounds of the timer.
For a digital ...
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Time-variation in pomodoro technique?
I have just started using the pomodoro technique. However, often after a 30 min work interval (I have changed the 25 minute interval to 30), I often don't feel exhausted and think I could go on ...
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Cloud based Pomodoro client software exist?
is there any a cloud based Pomodoro client software which can Synchronized with all type of devices specially between laptops,mobile phones ,Destop Pc 's?.A software like Dropbox but a personal ...
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Does it make sense to keep the Pomodoro watch on the top of all windows - all the time?
Does it make sense to keep the Pomodoro watch on the top of all windows (computer) - all the time?
I mean is it helpful and sensible to "keep an eye" always (while working) on the Pomodoro watch ...
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Completing petty tasks using Pomodoro techniques
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 ...
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Which computer-based Pomodoro timers exist and what are their features?
I'm looking for computer-based The Pomodoro Technique timers with rational that provide cross-platform compatibility, it should not be restricted to a single Windows edition. Currently, I'm using ...
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How do I properly integrate The Pomodoro Technique with GTD?
The Pomodoro Technique isn't merely about setting up a timer and working for 25 minutes. To truly benefit from the technique one must look at how to spend those 25-minute blocks across tasks. This ...
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Mobile java application for Pomodoro
Any suggestions about mobile Java (J2ME) apps suitable for measuring Pomodoros?
I've already tried Pomodoro and Doing!, but the first can't measure break period and has no settings (I work in the ...
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Are there fundamental behaviors that cut across multiple productivity systems?
A variety of productivity systems and techniques are discussed on this site (e.g. GTD, Inbox Zero, FTF, Pomodoro, etc.); however, lots of folks probably land here because they're looking to learn more ...
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Is Pomodoro an all or nothing system
I consider GTD to be an all or nothing system, i.e. either you fully engage in the system or you don't. I have found that using bits and pieces of it doesn't really work. But, I've been reading about ...
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What other techniques are equivalent to GTD and Pomodoro effectiveness-wise?
I learn that GTD and Pomodoro are two broadly and greatly appreciated as very effective techniques. I therefor intent to study and practice both of them and try to use them together. But I'd like to ...
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Are there resources on Pomodoro success in teams?
Are there any resources on using Pomodoro in teams?
According to The Pomodoro Technique the book, the "text" Applying the Pomodoro Technique in Teams details the Pomodoro technique for teams, but I ...
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How to use pomodoro technique when doing tasks with dependencies?
The Pomodoro Technique works well for me when I do fixed ,defined tasks like studying using book or working on specific issues .But I struggle with this technique when the task at hand has a lot of ...
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How should absolute interruptions be handled?
It may happen that a task can't be started or continued due to an absolute interruption. For instance, the internet connection went down for some reason. When that happens, should I start the timer ...
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In Pomodoro Technique - How to deal w/ really quick interruptions
Imagine I have started a pomodoro and in the middle of it I realize I forgot to take a kettle off the stove. It would only take me like 10 seconds - quicker than to take a note of the interruption - ...
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Time management problem with pomodoro technique
I have used successfully the pomodoro technique for some time. I've found just one big problem that has caused a slight but constant loss of motivation in using it, causing in the end the need to stop ...
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How does the pomodoro technique deal with “high activation cost” tasks?
I have recently started using the Pomodoro technique for workflow management. I like it, it provides a consistent workflow.
One thing I have noticed is that high "activation cost" activities seem ...
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Scientific studies on the default duration of a pomodoro?
I was wondering about the default duration of a pomodoro (25 minutes). In the PDF on the Pomodoro technique it says
The length of a Pomodoro, 25 minutes, seems short enough to make it possible to ...
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What's a good pomodoro timer that's both physical and programable?
I have been using focus booster app for pomodoro method. But I think i should invest in a physical timer, that I can set next to me while I work. I do have an IPod touch (with pomodoro apps) and ...
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Mindfulness and Pomodoro technique question
The idea of being focused on what I'm doing right now from Pomodoro technique.
And the idea of mindfulness from Buddhism looks very similar to me.
1.Can mindfulness training from Buddhism helps to ...
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Do's and Don'ts in 5 min Break
I just started using the Pomodoro Technique but am faced with a problem:
I seem to like the 30 mins break and they actually work as stress busters and I stay more focused longer. However, I am ...
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Doesn't the Pomodoro Technique break the flow?
I just started using the Pomodoro Technique yesterday.
In my first few trials I've noticed that since this technique requires you to stop working at defined intervals, it can easily break your state ...
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How to handle emerging sub tasks and dismissed tasks-in-progress
When working on a (programming) task, often I discover that the goal I set cannot be achieved the way I thought: either (1) it must be split up, or (2) abandoned altogether. In the Pomodoro book, this ...
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How do you integrate time tracking tools with the Pomodoro technique?
I am using http://pomodoro.ugolandini.com/ when working on my mac. It can trigger scripts when starting / stopping a Pomodoro.
Ideally, it would integrate with time tracking tools such as paymo or ...
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What next after pomodoro technique?
Are there other time organizing or self organising techniques or books/theories/articles would you recommend after pomodoro technique ?
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What is classed as a 'break' using the pomodoro technique?
I know there is a question regarding the longer break, but I want to know what should I be doing during the 5 minute break? Should I get away from the PC or just check email and facebook?
I'm just ...
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Should you 'make up' time when working with Pomodoro technique?
I have recently been feeling very stressed and burnt out at work. The stress has begun to have physical manifestations, in terms of dizziness, headaches, fatigue, loss of focus and IBS. As a result, ...
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Dealing with distractions during wait
The biggest problem for me are distractions that slow down my progress. Too often instead of pushing the main task forward I switch to the other task/check my email/etc. It doesn't mean I'm ...
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What do I do with abandoned pomodoros?
This morning I decide to try applying the Pomodoro time boxing technique in my coding, but using it for software development raises some questions I would like to try and resolve before continuing.
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What to mention in a talk that helps the audience to become more productive?
We (a group of university students) generally meet for tea every week and discuss various topics, and my friends ask me to give a talk on productivity and time management in one of our next meetings. ...
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Why does the Pomodoro technique recommend writing down every interruption?
The Pomodoro technique suggests that internal and external interruptions of a task should be annotated (e.g. with a ' or -).
What is the purpose of doing this? The only reason I can imagine is that ...
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Pomodoro Technique with colleagues
I want to try the Pomodoro Technique at work but I'm worried it will be disturbing (an alarm going off every 25 min)
Will it be disturbing for others? Can anyone suggest an improvement to make it ...
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pomodoro + GTD tool as an integrated tool / web service?
I have recently started to employ pomodoro as a way to allocate time for working on specific tasks (using Pomodorium) and am starting to see encouraging results. I figured if there's some tool that ...
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Which one you prefer? 2 style of count-down Timer for Pomodoro Technique [closed]
Previously I posted an article to ask for review of my pomodoro app. I'm making a new design as an alternative to taskbar timer.
As pomodoro technique users, which one do you prefer as a timer on ...
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What's your preferred time interval for a Pomodoro(by default 25 minutes)?
I recently released my app PomodoroApp to help me track my performance of applying Pomodoro Technique. The first feedback I got from the comments of this question is "Another one would be option to ...
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How to compare performance?
I am trying to apply pomodoro techniques in my work, and it "seems" to be good. But as someone in this site has already questioned: Maybe things is better because of my "psychic" feelings to start ...
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Do digital wrist watches have productivity advantages over software based features?
My wife recently received a digital wrist watch (Casio Baby GShock) as a gift. She is a teacher and uses the watch for (other than quickly telling the time) timing her lessons, other presentations and ...
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For the Pomodoro Technique, how do I deal with two task streams…career tasks and personal tasks?
I work from home right now. I have an activity list that contains items that are career tasks and more personal tasks. Sometimes there is a fine line between what tasks go in which bucket.
E.g. Last ...
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How to use the Pomodoro Technique while finishing a task and the Pomodoro rings?
I was using the pomodoro technique while programming. The Pomodoro timer finished and I was just in the middle of adding a new parameter to a function and was refactoring my code to make sure that the ...
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Finish all the jobs without completing any pomodoro?
I had a strange problem when applying pomodoro techniques. In my working environment, it's normal that I will get interrupted accidentally during the pomodoro phase. Hence the pomodoro is hard to ...
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Repeating and Reviewing of Pomodoros
One of the objectives of the Pomodoro techinque is to make the Pomodoros more effective. This is done by either repeat and review on a Pomodoro level or on a Pomodoro set level. On a Pomodoro level it ...
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What should I do with my 30min break using the Pomodoro Technique
The 5 minute breaks in between Pomodoros are short and give me a breather. However, every time I go on the 30 minute breaks after 4 Pomodoros, I always feel I could be doing something really ...
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When leveraging the Pomodoro technique
Is there a threshold of the number of Pomodoros you can execute in a sequence before the technique has positive effect?
I could imagine that you do not want to use the Pomodoro technique if you have ...
