The Pomodoro Technique
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CORE DEFINITION
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are named pomodoros, the Italian word for 'tomato'.
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Reduce cognitive load
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are named pomodoros, the Italian word for 'tomato'.
Anchor fast decisions
The Pomodoro Technique uses a 25-minute focus period followed by a 5-minute break as one pomodoro cycle, maintaining focus in short bursts, reducing procrastination, and quantifying workload. Proposed by Cirillo.
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