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2026-01-20
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The name comes from a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The core idea is alternating periods of focused work with short breaks.
Choose a task you need to complete
Set the timer for 25 minutes (one "pomodoro")
Work without distractions until the timer rings
Take a short 5-minute break
After 4 pomodoros, take a long 15-30 minute break
Research shows that a person can maintain peak concentration for 20-30 minutes. After that, attention fades, and a short break helps restore focus.
A pomodoro is indivisible: you cannot stop in the middle
If you get interrupted, the pomodoro is considered void
Combine small tasks into one pomodoro
Break large tasks into several pomodoros
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:25 | Pomodoro 1 |
| 09:25-09:30 | Break |
| 09:30-09:55 | Pomodoro 2 |
| 09:55-10:00 | Break |
| 10:00-10:25 | Pomodoro 3 |
| 10:25-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-10:55 | Pomodoro 4 |
| 10:55-11:15 | Long break |
Start right now with our Pomodoro Timer.
See also: To-Do List, Notes