Concentration and Focus are difficult skills to master in this era of 24/7 connectivity, smart phones and devices, gadgets and overwhelming information flow. I've seen many people suffering from time management issues just because of having scattered focus instead of directed focus. But the good news is that like any other skill you can improve these by practicing. Pomodoro technique is a simple yet proven method to achieve the desired proficiency in these skills.
Following 5 steps of Pomodoro technique, created by Francesco Cirillo, for time management will let you achieve more from your time and let you progressively improve your focus:
1. Identify your tasks for the day.
2. Set a timer for 25 minutes.
3. Work for the duration of the timer without any distration (Keep your cell phone in drawers).
4. Take a 5 minute break.
5. After every 4 repetetions, take a longer break of 15 minutes.
Offcourse 25 minutes and 5 minutes breaks are just a recomendation, you can improvise as per your own capacity and level. It's recomended to use a Kitchen timer to track the timer intervals however to start with there are tons of mobile and online Apps as well which let you do the same for example:
2. https://pomodoro.increaser.org
3. https://tomato-timer.com/
4. https://www.marinaratimer.com/zdX8lO6
2. Focus Keeper - Time Management.
3. Pomodoro Focus Timer.
"FOCUS" itself is not an isolated skill, it comes with a package. Some of the things you can do to help you improve it are:
1. Avoid distractions, your smart phone is the number 1 distraction; it blinks, it rings, it vibarates, it shows notifications. It is basically built to steal your attention. Keep it away, probably in a drawer.
2. Take care of your body. Excercise regularly, do meditation.
3. Take proper 7 to 9 hours sleep.
4. Make focus a daily habit. If it is a skill you want to improve you should practice it regularly.
5. Take frequent breaks. Understand and pay attention to the need of your body and mind, don't stress yourself. It'll improve prgressively.
1. Identify your tasks for the day.
2. Set a timer for 25 minutes.
3. Work for the duration of the timer without any distration (Keep your cell phone in drawers).
4. Take a 5 minute break.
5. After every 4 repetetions, take a longer break of 15 minutes.
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Offcourse 25 minutes and 5 minutes breaks are just a recomendation, you can improvise as per your own capacity and level. It's recomended to use a Kitchen timer to track the timer intervals however to start with there are tons of mobile and online Apps as well which let you do the same for example:
Online Apps:
1. https://pomodoneapp.com/ (Available for Mac, Win, Linux, Chrome Ext, iOS, Android and Web).2. https://pomodoro.increaser.org
3. https://tomato-timer.com/
4. https://www.marinaratimer.com/zdX8lO6
Mobile Apps:
1. Be Focused - Focus Timer.2. Focus Keeper - Time Management.
3. Pomodoro Focus Timer.
The following video on Pomodoro technique by Francesco Cirillo illustrate the technique:
"FOCUS" itself is not an isolated skill, it comes with a package. Some of the things you can do to help you improve it are:
1. Avoid distractions, your smart phone is the number 1 distraction; it blinks, it rings, it vibarates, it shows notifications. It is basically built to steal your attention. Keep it away, probably in a drawer.
2. Take care of your body. Excercise regularly, do meditation.
3. Take proper 7 to 9 hours sleep.
4. Make focus a daily habit. If it is a skill you want to improve you should practice it regularly.
5. Take frequent breaks. Understand and pay attention to the need of your body and mind, don't stress yourself. It'll improve prgressively.
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