The Pomodoro Technique

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Three more and then I'll be done. Which meant it took three days? Yeah, I'd say three days. Not bad, really. (I'll explain that later) I've finally put a name to something I halfway do. I say halfway, because I'm not always successful. The pomdoro technique is a productivity technique that breaks up monotonous days. When you feel your productivity waning, try this : Set a timer for 20 minutes and eliminate all distractions. Start on your task (cleaning, paying bills, whatever it may be) and when the 20 minute timer goes off, take a five minute break. Drink some water and stretch, maybe go to the bathroom but resist the urge to grab your phone or get online. Set a timer for 20 more minutes and repeat. Do this three time in total. If you still have work to do, then continue on, extending the break time by 5 minutes. So yeah, that's what I've read about and what I am trying to do for myself. My issue is that I tend to do this for REWARDS instead of for the productive things I need to do! That is, the twenty minutes is spent doing things that I like to do, AND NOT on what I need to do! I still get some work done, but I need to work on it! How's your Thursday?