POMODORO TECHNIQUE - My Favorite Tool to Improve Studying and Productivity

The Pomodoro Technique is one of my favorite ways to beat procrastination and maintain productivity and focus. The pomodoro technique utilizes alternating study and break times of 25 and 5 minutes, respectively. Each of these 25 minute bursts of productivity is called a "pomodoro", named after the tomato timer used by Francesco Cirillo in the 1990's.
The increasing popularity and widespread use of the pomodoro technique is no coincidence - it truly works. In this video, I go over
1. Brief history and theory of the Pomodoro Technique
2. How to Use the Pomodoro Technique
3. Distractions
4. When to Use the Pomodoro Technique
5. Modifications to the standard 25/5 Pomodoro scheme
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The Pomodoro Technique(TM) was created by Francisco Cirillo.

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I only planned to watch the first 10 seconds of the video but then he told me to stay tuned so I watched the rest.

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[@shsshshhs1974]

I work for 5 mins and then take a 25 hour break

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Why is this so underrated 😂

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@@Vincent-dt6uz yet it doesn't have a lot of likes

[@nishanth3957]

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Thank you !

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When I first say the title, I thought it was about an Italian cuisine technique to make my dishes more delicious and clicked on it. But this info is good anyway, lol

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[@anakaru]

ahahaha right?

[@ele9875]

You actually made me laugh lol thank u stranger❤️hope u have a nice day

[@ojasvi1834]

Lol! Tomato🍅.

[@karissamarcano6698]

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[@jaredf6205]

One thing I like about 25 minutes at a time is that no matter how much I want to let myself get distracted or not work a full speed, I know that I really only have to work for a few more minutes so I push myself to pay full attention the whole time.

[@shinflora1233]

Omg same

[@pomobud9362]

@@shinflora1233 same, especially if you study math based subjects then 25 mins pass in a heartbeat, i use 60-10 pomos myself

[@truereality84]

Based on some productivity research studies I started doing Pomodoro's 52 minutes work, 20 minute break intervals. Which has worked good for me. 25 work did not seem enough as when I get to the 25 min mark I am wormed up and in the zone. At 52 min though I have got a good amount done and my mind is just starting to fatigue.. and 20 min rest is great time to relax or move around, or practice some deep breathing meditation. After 20 min I am fresh and looking forward to the next 52 min of work! :-D

[@aa33366]

I think 52/20 was found effective for office work where you make a living. If you want learn something on your own like a language or learn to code or skill then 25/5 may be useful. My 2 cents. Whatever makes you happy, you should continue doing

[@ITGameplayer]

It has no sense, why 52? The best is 25 5 just to warm up and have a little goal easy to fulfill, after that 40-10, 35-15, so you recovered and you can do another session starting with 35 minutes this time and 7 minutes to pause, 40 10 35 15 (that's the best way, i'm italian like Cirillo, we discussed about the best way); anyway generally you don't do 2 full cycle cause you stop to eat or something else, so do not fap your mind and just do at least one cycle and you'll get 2 hours of productive work done, let's give a try :)

[@domzbu]

Wormed up??

[@Jvzz_]

nice pfp

[@hansanikularatne5287]

@Geno yh same issue here.

[@entertainmentprime101]

I just tried this and studied from 4:30pm to 6:10 pm without a hint of fatigue i feel like i could go for hours doing this. Perfect!!

[@katealiba6132]

Lucky u

[@suruxcv]

This actually works!! I got more done in one morning than I could ever get done in a day using this technique. And I'm not even burnt out at all!!

[@imapineapple15]

For the ultra lazy, set a timer for 15 minutes to do boring work, then 30 mins break. At least you get *something* done

[@l.f.r.6523]

something is better than nothing, but c'mon.

[@idcman223]

That’s genius!!!!

[@wajahathelahi]

I will call it a " imapineapple technique " !

[@cwctlh]

I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so that's pretty much what I *have* to do.

[@terseduck]

I do that too lmao

[@imkorona6592]

One of my high school teachers taught us this and we really improved our grades

[@lms2379]

I’m a medical coder and started taking 10 minute breaks every hour a few months ago. We receive productivity reports every month, and I was very excited to see that my productivity had gone up about 10% with this new method.

[@neurostudywithme]

Heyy can I ask you which pomodoro time is your favourite? I'm trying to enhance my videos ♥

[@lms2379]

@@neurostudywithme the 50/10.

[@A1dakz]

My IB finals are coming up and your videos have decreased my stress...I feel like I have more control now! Thanks a lot :)

[@erozionzeall6371]

Planning to finish the ib in only one year

[@AshokKumar-zq2wy]

how did u do

[@jitterrypokery1526]

How did it go? How's life aida?

[@danwang5864]

I do recommend take every break because you well-earned it! Also, attempts to skip breaks only save you 5 more minutes in the moment but build you more exhaustion than you thought!

[@Spring_of_Smiles]

I struggled with procrastination for a long time since high school. I'm so glad that I discovered it early on in my first semester and it helped me overcome procrastination big time!

[@ikimawsome]

Omg I use to get NOTHING done because I would try do something for like 2 hours straight ugh. But after I found this strategy I can get soooooo much done!!! Love it!

[@myodiseehabitformation5546]

I have used this for about 6 years now and it is a great tool for minor add. I work 25 min and then do push ups or squats or something. Great way to sneak in daily workouts. Thanks for sharing this DR.

[@vineeth547]

So.. Study straight for 25 min Take break for 5 min The second part is easy..the problem is with the first step..

[@yashasviarya1314]

Exactly 😆

[@heenabhardwaj7418]

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[@XAE_A_Xii]

If yoj take break , second will not be easy either

[@uknownspecie7651]

😂😅

[@gingeranderson9765]

First time ever hearing about this and I’m 55 😮 I’ve been so unmotivated to do anything! I have all the free time in the world but no motivation for some reason! I’m going to give this a go! Thanks!

[@miwoisthata5186]

im writing my final exams for school in 3 weeks so this comes in super handy!

[@vineeth547]

If i could study straight for 25 min I wouldnt be watching this video in the first place

[@slimxshady6111]

Build up to 25 minutes. Start at lower times and slowly start making study periods longer and longer till you get to where you want to be.

[@BrokenLioness]

This is really cool! I never knew it was a technique, I have been doing something similar (45m work / 10m break then back to work until I was done- no extra long breaks) with house work and big projects at home. I am going back to school for a career change and this is a great technique I wouldn't have transitioned to studying. Thanks for posting this!

[@daffnikharkongor6622]

Me too!!! I came here to understand what a Pomodora technique is and found out that I've actually been doinh this for years 😂😂

[@CasuallyMatthew]

The pomodoro technique is really effective yet so simple. I use it when studying for exams.

[@xxzqqqq4939]

Going to med school is the ulterior motive in my life! None of my family membr rs r doctors.. so I wanna change tht! I am still 15 and I am gonna study rlly hard to make my dream a reality! I am pretty sure this will help! Thank you so much!

[@Morgana5886]

Thank you this technique is really helping me on my pending task...I feel so good after checking how much I could do on 50 minutes of high concentration yay!

[@nikhithayeturu7806]

this is my fav study tip

[@DreamItCraftIt]

Nikhitha Yeturu h

[@caiocutrim3596]

I try this one today and I can tell the amazing difference on the productivity by just complying the time cycles.

[@nichizacolumna4669]

@@MedSchoolInsiders I need to try this...

[@_quixote]

I only like it because of the breaks

[@Lucky-si4ih]

My attention span is so short, this method is perfect for me. It's also quarantine and we studies on our home

[@dailymel23]

omg I used this today but 2hrs/30min & didnt know it was actually a technique until now!!! wow.

[@laurarocioalbitresgutierre2179]

Thank u so much. I haven't done the pomodoro technic but I'm looking forward to achieving it

[@mainepty]

Thanks was procrastinating doing my taxes and this is a great motivator. I'm going to be volunteering at a hospital and this is helpful for etiquette.

[@rudelgrazeckae5717]

I honestly never knew the name for this method, have been using it since September 2011, it's amazing!

[@username-zo4zd]

How do you do it?

[@mazardeen10]

Thanks will try this!

[@stacychampion6739]

Thank you!

[@mahadevg6554]

Thank you so much, found this video/technique at right time, gonna to implement it ASAP!

[@andrewdo8778]

I've started using Productivity Journal app to track my goals and Pomodoro intervals - super useful to have all of that in my pocket!

[@Trussles]

I have no interest in attending med school but all of these tips are very helpful. thank you.

[@caribaez5711]

well anything not just med

[@mubeenbaig610]

Thank you for this video

[@NewBeginner27]

Very good summary of the technique itself and personal modifications to fit own preferences.

[@francescapasini2952]

Very useful! Thank you very much for these precious suggestions!

[@cosmic_lotus_eater]

hi can you make a video on how to discipline yourself to study EVERYDAY?? ur videos are more to the point and effective....ty :)

[@danielbrown9393]

I'm watching this as I procrastinate on KZbin. I've hit a new bottom. edit: on, not of

[@phira360]

Daniel Brown me too..

[@truereality84]

Don't lose hope brother, just watching this means you are searching for ways to be more productive, just put your foot down, and turn your timer on and start working

[@BloCKBu5teR]

I attached it to my chrome tabs a week ago and still want to watch it soooooooon,...

[@andrewdo8778]

Haha, I sometimes procrastinate here as well - Love these videos. I have started using PRODUCTIVITY JOURNAL app to help me focus though :D

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Daniel Brown ..erm...

[@tomonium2315]

Pomodore technique has been really useful to me! "Productivity" is one of those things I'm absolutely horrible at, but with this technique I've managed to get started. Only, when I started doing pomodore technique, I felt intimidated by the 25 mins. So, I cut it down to 15 mins work and 3 mins break. It worked really well; I got 1 hour of studying in, and it didn't feel overpowering. Gradually, I've been increasing the work time from 15 mins to 16 mins, then 18 mins, and so on. It's definitely a study technique I'm very keen on!

[@clairet1434]

Gonna try this today, thank you!

[@ItWillRainXO]

This is SO SO SO helpful thank you!!!!!

[@clairerafisura2280]

Tried this last year in my freshmen year, didn’t work. But I’m trying it again now, because I really want to change my bad habit in procrastination and you gave a clear instruction on how to do it. Because I always end up using ny phone for 25 minutes than studying in that time span. Hahahaha but I really wanna get an A and be at least productive for a day. Thanks!

[@carterlee48]

How’d it go?

[@V_050]

Thank you, this was very informative!

[@CinemaVoltGaming]

I'm going straight from watching this video to studying using this technique. Thanks for the help!

[@Ofeli369]

For right learning, I think it's more important to know how to learn and then decide what to learn. This video helped me to know about the "Pomodoro technique", which I will try definitely. Relaxing is as important as working because in this way our body and mind won't be hurt. I especially liked this technique as it can develop our focusing skills and help us to stop procrastinating. If you ask me it's a technique not only for learning but for the life in general. We would focus on our dreams and purposes and work hard for that. We must not procrastinate because we can lose our work and our dreams. We must not also forget about relaxing to be more active and think about why we should do what we do.

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Him: call back strategy Me:bruh no one calls me it's just me procrastinating watching random videos and social media

[@rudransh_agrawal]

I have tried this technique this technique really boosts my productivity level!!

[@amohamoud3992]

Love your videos!! Keep it up.

[@morningawesome]

I’m surprised I managed to study for 3 hrs

[@princerajiitd2640]

Me too

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[@gauravnath8926]

@@aaaryan_bajaj 😂😂😂😂 ohh bhai ye sab nahi chalta IIT ke liye padhai padhai karna padhega 🙂😂😂

[@AliKhan-ot8st]

and i study 9 hrs everyday dear

[@user-yj5jd9rf6x]

@@AliKhan-ot8st Oh really? That's so good. I only study about 5 hours a day. Do you any tips to study more?

[@savonprice9821]

I feel like 45 minutes on with 15 min breaks in between work well for me. When I have more extensive problems to complete in my homework, this helps me to not lose focus on the problem half way through. I can complete most to all of the problem, and set myself up for the next one without the timer running out. But granted, I use this for my homework in my Engineering subjects. For less active subjects, the pomodoro method works fine!

[@tsfbaf303]

There are studies that the human brain can only focus 100% for 20-25 min and needs five minutes break to reset. That’s why school hours are too long, 45 min doesn’t work. Obviously you can still learn something but if you want to maximize the efficiency of your learning, stick to 25

[@altheasavannah5674]

​@@tsfbaf303 thank you for that, such a big help! God bless you. ❤️

[@Leon-tg8jy]

@@tsfbaf303 what studies ?

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@@tsfbaf303 source?

[@krupabaldha7795]

Thank you Med School Insiders . Very well explained....

[@angel-vb8qd]

Thank you for enlighten me! I always got curious why i see most of people have timers by them while studying I know it's about having time management but I didn't know how to do it so thank you for this !!

[@jayita308]

I'm procrastinating by watching this

[@Oshin_Life]

Same

[@ebts-8693]

I was just thinking that im procrastinating by watching these kinda videos.. im stupid

[@meropale]

The Pomodoro Technique I what I use to clean my house. I set 30 minutes, clean in one room then switch to another room. I keep a list of the rooms in the house and rotate this way through the different rooms. What I like about it is that I feel less overwhelmed since I am only doing ONE thing and only focusing on that ONE room. Also, this way I cover all the rooms in my house. I don't finish cleaning the room in 30 minutes but I keep moving forward and each time I get back to a room I worked on before I get a bit of a high coming back and seeing the progress I made. By constantly switching rooms I don't get bored!

[@sneha2169]

Thank you for this video. It's helpful.

[@pixelpomodoro]

Great video, the pomodoro technique is a very useful technique to maintain concentration and discipline yourself

[@acatreassuresyouthateveryt7842]

I'm in final years of my studies in engineering. To everyone reading this good luck on your studies, may pomodoro bring you good luck and finished papers.

[@1234oni1234]

Dear Med School Insiders, I found this video useful and interesting, but I wonder if you could make a video on how to structure pauses between learning phases. Is there any technique? Are there different kinds of activities to distinguish between? Do you delay some leisure activities to specific leisure times?

[@tubasiddiqui380]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@back2thebasicsx]

Really like this method! Thank you for the tip!

[@dnicoler92]

lol i was doing this without even knowing it was a thing. nice :)

[@PatricePatrick]

Loved this! Looked for the 30/30 app you mentioned but didn't quite find it. Do you have a link for us? Thx!

[@Try2K3tchup]

Patrice Patrick I think they moved the app? I’m not sure

[@Danman4u2]

Thanks for these videos, they are extremely helpful. I especially enjoyed your review "The Art of not Giving a F....."

[@bidilili264]

This has really helped thank you

[@njgmovies07]

So when changing the timing scheme: are you supposed to double the times (so that it stays in hours and half-hour slots) - or do you keep adding 25 minutes work and 5 minutes to your liking to lengthen a scheme? Questioning this, because for example: extending from 25 to the 50 min. work & 5 to 10 min. break, is both of the options I described above.. 🤔😥

[@jrenzstuv9749]

This should be implemented in schools cause not all students can keep up with an hour long discussions

[@LotoVazquez]

Thank you brother. Useful. Simple. Complete.

[@anareyalvarez7822]

Hey, thank you so much for this chanel and such useful information. I'm in a master program and all your techniques are helping me a lot. ❤ thank you❤

[@SSJVNN]

watching this in my 5 min pomodoro break :)

[@phoenix15_]

Did you time travel

[@danif4050]

I do 4 20 minute intervals and 5 minute breaks. I give myself extra time to get water and go toilet so I can have a proper break and still do a full 20 minutes of study. Then I have a 30 minute break or one episode of something I want to watch.

[@muskantaj7429]

Thanks a lot after trying this I felt like omg nothing can stop me to achieve my goal it really works 👍

[@veronicaunderdal6568]

Thank you, very helpful🤗

[@Atlas92936]

I just did 3 pomodoros that's 25×3= 75 mins of work. I don't feel mentally fatigued at all. If I had just worked for hour straight, I would've had diminishing returns and lose interest in studying, or feel mentally fatigued. I feel like I can go on for several more pomodoros. And yes it's definitely just a TEMPLATE. start with the 25 min on / 5 min off as a starting point. It works well for me. If you have an Android device, the app I like is called "Pomodoro" (with a red tomato on it). Happy studying :D

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

Working from home during this quarantine has killed my work velocity and momentum. Tomorrow is day one of using this technique 🤞

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

It's working.

[@liakim9411]

@@corpsiecorpsie_the_original how many hours do u study .

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

@@liakim9411 - I don't study. I have a professional job

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

This was so helpful!

[@studylab5011]

Love this technique! That's why I started making similar videos. You really inspired me 😄

[@eddy14207]

I think it is important that the Pomodoro time does not have to be 25 minutes of work. For those who really struggle to commit to 25 minutes you can do 15, 10, 5 minutes instead. Of course lower your breaks as well.

[@sbtopjosh4098]

Thanks

[@SangonomiyaCockMe]

study 25 min study 25 mi study 25 m study 25 study 2 *studies 2 min*

[@naimamim2568]

PulseStars 😂

[@beautifulsoul6277]

study 2 m study Stu st never studies at all

[@thegracklepeck]

I'm really excited to try this when classes start up this month! Thanks for explaining the method; I'd heard the name pomodoro before but wasn't familiar with what it entailed. This looks like it should be really helpful!

[@qudsiasarwar330]

Excitment remain🙂 only before starting up the next class...During Classes your fav thing is sleep🥺💔

[@cassandradabling2431]

Great video! Thank you, I am teaching myself Japanese and I am not great at focusing. I am going to try this method and see if it helps. 👍 👍

[@ThomasAlkaersig]

Wow, this guy is a seriously good artist, I think the world might have lost out on a great animator :)

[@eshana7002]

It's an app....

[@naimamim2568]

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[@eshana7002]

@@naimamim2568 I don't know the app but most people who do stuff like what this guy does, uses that app

[@markangelohayenlimos8475]

Tried this technique so i studied for 25 mins and instead of 5 min break i ended up studying the next day. Wish me luck for my Pharmacy licensure exam 😞

[@ayurmy4667]

How did it go?

[@markangelohayenlimos8475]

@@ayurmy4667 my exam was postponed up until this day because of pandemic xoxo

[@rodneylaw310]

what a great vid direct to the point well explained.

[@jaylenlenear7850]

Im going to incorporate this in my job. For passions i work on at home ill do 50/10

[@SAZIZMUSIC]

If you love what you do you don't need break every 25 minute. When i am making music i can concentrate for 9 10 hours, when i am doing college studies i can't concentrate more than 10 or 15 minutes.

[@aaronlawrence2188]

hey man i wonder....do you have to switch subjects after your 5 min break or do you continue studying the same subject you were studying in your 25 min study period??

[@medicalmay7607]

Aaron Lawrence I feel like if you started to get bored with the subject you are currently studying you should switch to another subject using some active learning techniques then switch back to the other subject you were working on. This helps you feel more alert and focused when studying. Good luck on your studies. 👍🏻

[@popcornenglishonline9548]

Amazing idea, I'mma share that with my students back here in Brazil.

[@navibindhu7412]

I did this in school without knowledge about this technique....proud of myseld

[@JS-vp6wg]

And here I am watching a video about how to revise when I should be revising

[@PIKABUxx]

Hi, this is another quality video! I just wanted to ask how do you review lectures? Do you rewatch/relisten the lectures or do you go through the powerpoint slides or what??? Keep up the good work! Thanks!

[@Ka0sProductions25]

Thanks for the guide on this technique. And also, you are a good artist 😉

[@nandiinnovativetoolss.b.ga1699]

Thank you Manjunath

[@ChicktopusJim]

Pomodoro is tomato in Italian.

[@EasyLife-oh5qp]

Yeah some Italian guy invite this method

[@elwduecentonove6080]

Hi Jay, it's pronounced FranchEsco Chirillllo, should sound something like that. Open a bit the E, C sounds like Ch, and the L is double :) I'm italian, so, yeah, hope it helps xoxo

[@AlmeGonzalez]

I did this for the first time and it works amazinggggg

[@oliverkhoo]

Going to give it a try.

[@meldonovan2332]

I had no idea this was a thing, I just did it automatically because studying was easier for me when I took breaks in between, who knew 🤷🤷

[@jgabriel1625]

youll be surprise many people just burn out their self studying or doing something without breaks

[@JohnDelbruck]

At what point do I take a bong rip? :)

[@AggieAdrian]

i wished I also discovered this in my undergrad work too lol. I did use a variation in during the time I worked in my MBA and now that I'm about to begin working towards another masters program in Data Analytics, I think this technique will be very useful. Thank you for the app recommendation. I'm going to see if it's available in Google play

[@priyaaa1502]

this was helpful! thank youu!!