What is the Pomodoro Method?

What is the Pomodoro Technique For Studying? “Discovered” by Italian student Francesco Cirillo, the Pomodoro Study Method is a time management technique that involves using a timer to time short, intense work sessions, traditionally 25 minutes long. When the time is up, you take a short break, typically 5 minutes, before resetting the timer and repeating the cycle. Here’s how to use the Pomodoro Method for studying, at its simplest: Step 1: Set a timer for a short, intense burst of work on a single task. Many opt for a 25-minute session, but some go shorter (e.g. 15 mins), some go longer (e.g. 50 mins). Step 2: Give that task your undivided attention while the timer is ticking – no distractions! Step 3: When the time’s up, take a 5-minute break – or perhaps a little longer if you’re choosing longer work sessions. Step 4: Reset your timer, and repeat Steps 1-3! Each block of work is called a “Pomodoro”. If you’re wondering where the name comes from, “Pomodoro” is the Italian word for tomato, because when Francesco originally came up with the technique, he used a kitchen timer in the shape of a tomato to time his study sessions.