Pomodoro'ing

Feb 01, 22

This week I have started pairing on a new ticket with a colleage who uses the pomodoro technique.

If you are unaware of the pomodoro technique, it goes something like this:

  • Work for 25 mins
  • Take a 5-10 minute break
  • Repeat above steps 3 times
  • Take a longer break (20-30 mins)

Then we simply repeat the cycle ad nauseum until the end of the work day.

I have to admit that I have tried this before, but I really struggled with the discipline to break off and take some time away from focusing on a problem.

So far we have maintained our discipline, and I have chosen to spend the 5 minute breaks pacing up and down the corridor maniacally.

Did I mention yesterday about the step count app… well the competition is heating up - so I am taking every opportunity to squeeze in some extra activity (hi Marvin btw 👋).

I am finding that when we are strict with our breaks, it is leading to better focused time… so far.

I think the true test will be if I can apply the technique whilst working solo. Honestly I think I will find it hard to break off if I am focusing on a task.

There are a number of apps that will do the tracking, so I may investigate one of them (the actionable data will probably be the best part).

Not the most in depth post today, but it is good to keep track of thangs.

wikipedia

official technique

random time tracking app I found on the front page of google

Have a nice day 😇