When you said if you feel like you're in a flow state, don't stop studying. I absolutely love this advice! You aren't FORCED to take the break, It's like taking a break in a middle of a race, where you're literally going at your fastest. The structure the pomodoro provides is great, but feel free to break it every once in a while :)
@MrNicePotato2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I really just take the method as an encouragement for myself. It is difficult for me to get started if I see myself studying for a few hours. I would get started if I plan a break, but then when I got started, I often go a few sessions without needing a rest.
@dwightschrute47502 жыл бұрын
I actually completely disagree. If I’m in a flow state and take a break in between deliberately I find that the flow state gets extended, simple because if you are motivated to study before the break resuming it after the break is so much more easier and relaxing. For eg, say I study for 25 minutes and am still in the flow state to study another 10 minutes, if I take a 5 minute break I can study for another 25 minutes with the flow state, therefore extending it and not taking a risk whether the flow state will get recharged.
@carolinpurayidom45702 жыл бұрын
@@dwightschrute4750 Maybe for you but for me it disrupts everything
@vickypedia13082 жыл бұрын
@@dwightschrute4750 a break during flow ruins everything for me. It might be adhd related, but once I lose focus, I struggle tremendously to regain it.
@cortster122 жыл бұрын
My issue is when I'm ina flow state it can literally last until I crash, such as for dozens of hours. But if I break that flow, it's broken... forever. And I can't get it back.
@CutieYoli2 жыл бұрын
I have adhd so I find studying without music detrimental lol. But changing the times for sessions was the trick I was looking for! The 30 or 25m was so so difficult to stick to, I found my attention always fizzling out. But 15 minutes with 5 minute breaks has had me more productive than ever in my life. And if I get in a flow state (which I do more often now!) I just go for longer.
@neelek.e.s98482 жыл бұрын
The exact same thing goes for me too :) I always felt so guilty for cutting the 25 minutes down to 15 but I really have no other choice if I want to actually use the study sessions properly
@JC-ud9yb2 жыл бұрын
Also adhd here, and I definitely need the shorter sessions, and even if it’s a lot of breaks, I need to be able to know I’ll be done soon (I usually go for 15 minutes at first, then I might increase to 20 minutes, but I can’t do more usually) And if I do go into hyperfocus I usually don’t even notice the alarm lol
@CutieYoli2 жыл бұрын
@@JC-ud9yb it’s honestly such a great way to trigger hyper focus for something I actually should be focusing on without the usual resistance I find to doing what I’m supposed to do. Telling myself “well it’s only 15 minutes” makes the transition to a task so much smoother
@imaginareality2 жыл бұрын
I don't have ADHD and my ability to concentrate has been described as "very good", but 30 minutes is definitely too long for me as well. 15-20 minutes works and I usually take a longer break after 3 sessions.
@dumpsterfire32142 жыл бұрын
i can only study for either 30 minutes at a time or 4 hours at a time. it’s wikd
@BedeliaMikk2 жыл бұрын
Can I just say - as a med student suffering from anxiety (shocking I know), music (especially lofi or classical) just helps me to relax and slow my heart-rate. So maybe it doesn't directly help with concentration, it might help it indirectly.
@lady0shady2 жыл бұрын
It's not shocking, but- unfortunately - it's very common these days... I have the same issue. Wishing us the best 😊🤞
@BedeliaMikk2 жыл бұрын
@@lady0shady Yes, I meant it as a sarcasm. So many of my friends, including me, are taking medication like benzos to help with anxiety and stress levels during exam period. 😔
@user-bj2lu9qt3o2 жыл бұрын
@@BedeliaMikk oh dear.
@hankahamidovic78592 жыл бұрын
I'm a psychology student and I suffer with anxiety too (kind of ironic). I agree with you though, but I listen to classical music.
@goalquestspeches70462 жыл бұрын
Same for engineering students as well
@khalilahd.2 жыл бұрын
As someone who SWEARS by the POMODORO method to help me learn languages I realized that I wasn’t always using it correctly in the beginning. Love that you found clever ways to enhance it I’ll definitely be using them! 🙏🏽
@ZachHighley2 жыл бұрын
Pomodoro is GOAT, I will always use it
@tomharrysson83792 жыл бұрын
I keep on seeing you everywhere I go in the KZbin comments haha. Mainly from Rachel Southard. Keep it up, you got this!
@workaholickidney36342 жыл бұрын
why are you everywhere
@aardverak52972 жыл бұрын
you are in every study video and lofi video comment section 🤨🤨
@ummerkasana2 жыл бұрын
Did I see you on Hamza's channel too, or am I seeing things? I swear i see you everywhere. By proxy, that means I'm everywhere too 🥲
@nyaradzochivandire57582 жыл бұрын
I used to hate studying, but Zach made me become obsessed with studying lol thanks Zach! 😊
@ZachHighley2 жыл бұрын
Studying is life (for now)
@ddc58722 жыл бұрын
. plan your session . if you finish in the middle of the session, continue with your next task . decide on the number of pomodoro sessions per day . don't pressure yourself to be productive even during breaks. it's okay to take long breaks after say 2-3 hours of cumulative studying . if you're in the flow state, don't take a break even if the session ends. keep going . use a physical timer cause if you use your device, you might get distracted . eliminate distractions. everything you don't need on the table, take it out. . when you're studying, sign out of all your accounts so even if you get distracted you won't be able to visit those sites; you'll be forced to come back to studying . classical conditioning: use one sensory experience only and completely for studying (one kinda music, one kinda noise, a separate account for study purposes, a separate place to study) . soft music with no lyrics helps with easy tasks. all kinds of music harm focus while working on hard tasks. use music only if you feel really out of focus and once you get in the zone, you won't need it anymore . take good breaks: go out, exercise, eat healthy, nap, meditate, clean, engage in a hobby, socialise . gamify your learning: reward yourself for your progress and punish for failures go outside go exercise change position healthy snack meditate clean up play with a pet play an instrument talk to a friend look out the window short nap watch yt
@inspiringmuslim2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this🤗💝
@user-qd6xv6cy5n2 жыл бұрын
tHANK YOU SO MUCH
@mechanicalturkproductions7349 Жыл бұрын
bro took notes
@heyDian2 жыл бұрын
I have ADHD and sometimes it’s very difficult for me to start working on a task. When the paralysis happens, I aim for a 25/5 session, convincing myself that I have to work for only 25 minutes. More often than not, I enter the flow state before 25 minutes, and so I instantly extend the session into 50/10.
@raapyna85442 жыл бұрын
Same.
@austecon6818 Жыл бұрын
I will try this today 😂
@Makeupzised2 жыл бұрын
I passed my Secondary Teacher State Exam (Oposiciones) last June, at 41, so I am officially a civil servant in Spain and will have a job for life. It all started with your beautiful, fun and useful videos so: THANK YOU.
@sadiemaxfield75662 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@AhhSpoons2 жыл бұрын
I adjusted Pomodoro to do it in the 50/10 style (then every 3rd hour the break is 30mins) and it has been an absolute GAME CHANGER. I always thought I learned slowly but I was just studying in the wrong increments
@SilverHawk2142 жыл бұрын
I use white noise instead of music. It helps to drown out the noise of others, you quickly forget about it, and it triggers study mode for me after using it a few times.
@ZachHighley2 жыл бұрын
yeah white noise is great, I also like rain noise
@lady0shady2 жыл бұрын
I have to try it 🤔
@miyamotomasao36362 жыл бұрын
What about peeing noise ?
@kqlys78452 жыл бұрын
@@miyamotomasao3636 bruh
@miyamotomasao36362 жыл бұрын
@@kqlys7845 From a psychological perspective, it is probably one of the most satisfying noises in a man's life, especially when a bladder is full. Recordings of strong flows associated with a joyful sigh of relief should be cut and pasted into a pomodoro friendly 25 minute video, and its effect scientifically tested on male brains. Who knows ? It could work ! 🥳
@diveenabowen2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I thought I was done with "how to study" videos, but I learned a lot, particularly extending your pomodoro session when in the flow state and the 20-30min breaks after a cumulative 100mins of studying. Loved the editing and background music choice as well.👍🏾 Thank you!
@HarvestLockwood2 жыл бұрын
I've never ever been able to use the Pomodoro method because I hate that the break is only 5/10/whatever way too short amount of minutes it is compared to way too long studying. Generally I study one subject until I complete one task (which I decide beforehand, like I have to write an essay, so I'm going to write the first page), see how long it took me to do that task, then take a break for the same amount of time. IDC if people say this isn't productive. This is what worked for me throughout all of high school and college. If I didn't do it like this, I would've gone insane.
@richandcomplextapestry2 жыл бұрын
Honestly that’s how I’ve been studying when I do study, just that I take longer breaks than I study hehe but now that you’ve said this, I might just do that too! Like if I study for 40 minutes, I get 40 minutes of rest. Even better if I rest lesser than 40 minutes.
@ayushiroy29442 жыл бұрын
Wow that honestly sounds so nice and restful 😭😭😭 i usually have to study 13-14 hours a day so it would be literally impossible for me to do that i-
@evan84632 жыл бұрын
You are the definition of work hard, play hard
@mechanicalturkproductions7349 Жыл бұрын
@@ayushiroy2944 13-14???? is that including school? because that sounds genuinely painful
@NovelNovelist2 жыл бұрын
I used the Pomodoro Method this past weekend to complete a big project, but I found it more effective to about halve the time. So it was more like a 12-13 minute work session and then a 2-3 minute break. This worked well because I broke the project into LOTS of small chunks, and I wasn't too concerned about deep focus, since it wasn't particularly difficult; I was much more concerned about just sticking with it and getting through it, and the smaller sessions were very helpful for that.
@dotmars2 жыл бұрын
When working in a 4 hour study block, I personally like to use 50/ 10, 50/10, 50/10, 45/15. I started with 25/5 but I found myself actually not wanting to take a break, much less that often. I’ve also noticed towards my last hour, I am feeling tired so hence the 45/15 change. This works for me and helps me achieve more with more dedicated study time, but also enjoy the longer break without feeling like the 5 minutes isn’t long enough at all. Occasionally I will use 25/5 towards the end of my study block, but at that point, it’s because I don’t want to study and want to take those breaks more often and study less interestingly enough. So I have a negative experience with shorter work intervals and associate them with my lack of desire to study.
@AbhilashNairSpartnax Жыл бұрын
You go 50/10 two times Take long break And then again 50/10 two times Rather than going 50/10 three times and disrupting the 4th one
@theofficialzhang Жыл бұрын
I agree, that's why I study 90 mins in a row, then take approximately a half-hour break. Because when I'm in my flow state I can study for like 3 hours without brak so I prefer longer sessions with longer breaks
@Gasiras2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'll be applying these tips for sure! Just a small note, as a psychology student, it was very weird to see Sigmund Freud on the corner when you were talking about classical conditioning. Maybe no one will notice and I get he's a familiar face from psychology, but I think there's more important figures related to the topic (like Skinner, Watson or Pavlov, you got that one right) and would be good to talk about them instead of giving credit to a dude that had nothing to do with this
@miyamotomasao36362 жыл бұрын
Most psychology students are very neurotic and should do a psychoanalysis instead of studying psychology in college, and later ruining their patients lives by projecting their neurosis on them. But their strong neurotic defenses prevent them from doing the right choice.
@dreadwolfrising2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a cute, drooling dog in the corner instead. Sorry Pavlov
@sanne4182 жыл бұрын
@@miyamotomasao3636 u good?
@raapyna85442 жыл бұрын
@@miyamotomasao3636 It sounds like you are talking about your own life or someone you think is cool told you this 'true fact about psych students'
@miyamotomasao36362 жыл бұрын
@@raapyna8544 OKTroomer ! 🖕
@studentsliftingstudents2 жыл бұрын
It is such a misconception that you have to stop when your pomodoro session is complete. It is important to take breaks, but not at the detriment of interrupting your flow which you have worked so hard to get into! Accountability groups can help you to stay focused during these sessions too!
@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I somehow can’t follow that kind of a pomodoro session. If I’m reading a particular topic and if it’s an important one that I’ve built a great deal of concentration to focus on it, I make sure to complete it before taking a break. Even if it takes me 3-4 hours or more at a stretch, I complete it and then take a break. I’ve tried otherwise and feel that if I take a break in between and then come back, I lose the focus I had built. I would then need to go back a few pages and that would lead me to waste even more time.
@studentsliftingstudents2 жыл бұрын
@@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial So true! Perfect example!
@sage_forensics_22612 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've been using Pomodoros as a grad student for a while now, but it's always nice to gain another perspective. I'm always telling others to adjust the specific study/break times to what works best for them, so it was cool to hear you say that. I usually work in 45/15 study/break sessions, but I sneak in a quick cleaning chore during the break. New sub, but it looks like you recommend that, too. Online students especially tend to study from home, so you're already there. What's great is sneaking in a quick chore during a break means less to do later. No one likes to clean forever--especially if you've been studying all day. Starting the dishwasher, starting a load of laundry, folding a load of laundry, etc. are all quick things you can do on a break. It gets your blood flowing a bit, too. Then, you still have time to run to the bathroom or grab a quick snack. However someone decides to configure their "poms," the method does work. Thanks again, Zach, and I look forward to more of your content in the future. I'm sure you have more great advice!
@adamco422 жыл бұрын
On the music thing: tiny sounds in the background distract me severely, so listening to some sort of background music or even ambiance on noise canceling headphones is beneficial because it removes distractions.
@charlenejo24902 жыл бұрын
I’m similar
@shalpin2 жыл бұрын
I think there's something to be said for stopping even if you are in a flow state. IMO it makes it faster and easier to get to a flow state when you resume and makes you eager to get back to the task. It may also increase your stamina to maintain a flow state over a longer period because you are taking breaks. When you break in a flow state, your mind tends to continue to turn things over in the background, so it's a chance for some creative ideas to pop out.
@beautaillefer2762 жыл бұрын
I agree, I’ve done 25/5 and 50/10 for music practice and I generally learn better with 25/5 sessions and get into flow more often with the 25/5 split as well. My scores on recent exams were about 10% higher using a 25/5 split vs 50/10
@anamquazi71812 жыл бұрын
As a student, I first started with 25/5 promodoro sessions, but it made my attention span very low. Because of that I had a problem giving tests which were 3 hrs. Now I use 45/15 promodoro sessions, and my attention span is bearable for exams now 😂.
@sakanagakyoko2 жыл бұрын
What are you studying? Im doing engineering and i find the exact same 45/15 time sessions perfect, i cant use 25/5, time is not enough, it breaks the flow so much
@Call-me-Al2 жыл бұрын
When I was in like 4th to 9th grade, our class lengths would be 45 or 50 minutes with 10 or 15 minute breaks, even if we had the same class twice in a row. It was generally 50/10 in 10th-12th grade, and at uni sometimes that sometimes hours in a row before a break. The 45-50/15-10 has always seemed pretty great for school classes.
@anamquazi71812 жыл бұрын
@@Call-me-Al Very true.
@anamquazi71812 жыл бұрын
@@sakanagakyoko I'm going to give the medical entrance exam next month. 🤞🏼Wish me luck. Yeah, u are right it not only breaks the flow but it's hard to sit back after having fun for 5 mins. Given, that I have to study for at least 7-8 hours, it's not possible to break my flow and start all over every 25-30 mins. It will decrease my productivity.
@anamquazi71812 жыл бұрын
@@sakanagakyoko Now that I have a very important exam next month, I am doing 3hrs promodoro session 🤷🏽♀️
@johnvienna3422 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Extra little tip: if you're a bit stuck on something when the end of your pomodoro session beeps, KEEP GOING just long enough to get past the thing you're stuck on. Once you're at a place where you know what you're doing, stop and take your break. This will make it much easier to start your next session, because you've removed the friction. Zach mentions something like this in another video, where he says you shouldn't finish a flashcard session on a failed card - only finish when you've just got a card right.
@julianaperon79982 жыл бұрын
After so many videos about studying techniques, you should definitely talk about grades. As a med student, I always try to not get destroyed by them. P.s. Greetings from Brazil
@AlysonBate2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been looking for videos to help with Pomodoro planning, and this helped a lot with breaking it down. How to ADHD's video about Pomodoro was my first introduction. As someone with ADHD, though, music is a MUST with this method. It helps cut down on any auditory distractions, like ticking clocks, dogs barking, sirens, wind chimes, etc. I can't focus if I don't have a sensory input that's predictable. I have premade playlists to cut down on music setup time, but I need some form of music to help me with this. From least to most input strength I have: • Ambient noises (like rain storms) • Orchestral, non cinema • Movie Soundtracks • Folk music, more story-based than emotion-heavy • Movies and Musicals (stuff that I know by heart, so it's not as distracting) • Whatever is in my current playlist For the most meanial tasks, I'll watch KZbin videos or listen to podcasts that are shorter than my Pomodoro session. I use it more for everyday tasks and projects than actual studying, but I use it for studying as well
@twilight53132 жыл бұрын
Your video was GREAT! I just couldn't decide what would be the right time for me in a POMODORO session, this video helped me a lot, and now mine is 50/10! Also, this is my first ever video on "PRODUCTIVITY" that I watched till the end & didn't skip a part! Thank you!❤
@maddielakeland53142 жыл бұрын
9:01 for a less extreme version of this, i use chrome and if you left click the tabs you are using to study and move them to another window, it keeps call your other tabs open but out of your eye line whilst you study. also, you could hide the apps bar on your laptop if you have one so u are less likeley to get distracted
@PVempati2 жыл бұрын
if you use windows you also have the option to open a new desktop. That helps in a similar manner too
@studiousfriendshome49542 жыл бұрын
I'm first year dental student and I always enjoy your content. Whenever I feel tired this is the first place I visit! You always put out a high quality content and I know how much time you put into it so, thanks a lot. 🖤
@lnrmodels10 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video - I'm not studying, but as a creative, i sometimes struggle for focus, and this method is perfect
@MrsFrappucchino2 жыл бұрын
when I have an in office day, I like to do longer concentrated sessions cause 20/25 min is too short and the break interrupts me. So I do 45 and 10 usually, sometimes longer breaks if necessary. If I feel overwhelmed or super stressed wirh the work amount, I do shorter sessions to make it more accomplishable 😊 Sometimes I feel bad cause I "can't" do the same anount every day, but oh well, so is life 😌
@bobba_cake23712 жыл бұрын
It worked so well for me until I started making those mistakes, thank you for these tips I feel motivated again to work on my consistency so I can keep working even when not feeling as great. Really needed all of this as I keep avoiding my problems :/ 😌
@skyfall14952 жыл бұрын
The amount of work and time Zach puts into doing the videos and his page thing is insane 😯thank you for such quality work and tips!!
@miyamotomasao36362 жыл бұрын
Of course no one is talking about the reverse pomodoro method ! It is my favorite ! And so pleasant ! You pretend to work for five minutes by gazing at a book, then you watch cat videos on KZbin for 25 minutes ! 😻😺😸 My life is so filled with joy now, and my brain feels so rested ! 😀🥳✌️ Vive le pomodoro ! 👍
@RichLux7132 жыл бұрын
I don’t like pomadora it taste like fruit with vegetables and when you eat it. The flavor is more gross
@franziskak.87052 жыл бұрын
OMG thank you so much. I think in many videos studying is more prioritised than mental health and Im so glad that you also point out to also care about that. Before, I was able to keep up one maybe two days with this method leaving me in the evening totally burned out, but this video helped a lot.
@katiemurray401 Жыл бұрын
I loved my forest app during vet school. It was super helpful to keep me focused. I used it on my computer too to stop my from checking social media or getting distracted by emails or Amazon.
@SelfAbridged2 жыл бұрын
I use Pomodoro for work because I do office style work from home which includes a lot of projects and distractions (especially since my family is home most of the time too), and oh my goodness, your tips are excellent. This is going to be so useful. Really appreciate the content.
@Erdnussbuttertoast2 жыл бұрын
it's interesting to see how many of these I already do! When I'm in a flow state or only have the tiniest bit more to study in a topic, i go over and just take a little bit longer of a break afterwards, but it never occured to me to just start the next session! :)
@krishnanandunnikrishnan24512 жыл бұрын
Cleared about a lot of issues I faced while using pomodoro technique. One question I have in my mind is what if we feel tired in between a pomodoro?? Should I push through the current pomodoro session or just stop the timer and take a break. Absolutely great video Zach!!👌👌
@connor.patrick2 жыл бұрын
One possibility would be to reverse what he said about the flow state, and take a break early, adding on the missing study time to a future study block. The more simple solution would be to use shorter study and break intervals if the current one takes too long.
@krishnanandunnikrishnan24512 жыл бұрын
@@connor.patrick Yeah that seems like a great idea..
@kannonfps Жыл бұрын
i like your idea for the flow state, as someone with adhd if i enter it im done for the day i won't do anything else from the moment i enter till the moment i get out, that's actually one of the reason i use the pomodoro method. to prevent the flow state from happening and being completly obsessed with the task at hand. but your method of just extending the timer is a really nice one, it prevent the full drift and still allow you to stay a liitle longer. ill definitly use that one thanks
@preritsharma3292 жыл бұрын
These are just what i found helpful, IF any other people read this, don't.. make your own notes, summary is always bad if you haven't done the whole thing! 1. Plan - What things to study? In what order? How many total Pomodoro sessions? 2. Personalize - 50/10 minute then 50/20-30 or 35/7 minute and 35/7 minute and 35/20-30 or 25/5 25/5 25/5 and 25/20-30.. just what works best 3. Physical Pomodoro timer 4. Music - Just depends on you if you want to
@mike21432 жыл бұрын
After watching countless videos that all say the same things it’s nice to find ones that actually provide new info! Keep it up man, earned a sub
@anitas58178 ай бұрын
Great video. I used classical conditioning in graduate school to great benefit. I had one desk in one room for studying. I was lucky enough to have that space, but you could do in with one desk and one laptop or whatever. When I sat down at that desk, I was able to totally focus, which is pretty amazing, having ADHD. When I took a break, I left the room.
@kellyplamp37582 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! After two years of working from home, I found myself losing focus too often. Using Pomodoro in this way really made a difference!
@james80602 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I’ve seen from you, and I can’t express how much I enjoyed it. You’re very good at holding the attention of the viewer with the way you speak, and all of your advice was great! Thank you so much for these tips!
@codinginflow6 ай бұрын
Breaking the Flow state is actually a feature of the Pomodoro Technique, not a bug. Because Flow often leads to tunnel vision and a quick break can spark new insights. However, when you're in the middle of a though it doesn't make sense to interrupt it artificially.
@butterpecanrican_2 жыл бұрын
I created an ASMR playlist for myself strictly for studying. There is a lot of study w/me, or "background noise" ASMR videos out there. Once I start the playlist and Pomodoro timer, my brain knows what's up. It's weird, it's like I get in the zone (lol not Autozone - probably a reference no one will get ).. ASMR really helps me on tough subjects too! It helps keep my stress at bay and I'll absorb information better. It's pretty freakin' amazing. For tough subjects, I use the shorter 25/5 intervals, again because it helps me manage stress.. but if I'm in a flow state I restart my timer as you said.
@sokik69362 жыл бұрын
I've actually stumbled upon your channel looking for pomodoro timers. I was wondering why I couldn't ever focus even with this method. I realized that I can't study to anything with a beat. I've been listening to lofi hip hop pomodoro timers and couldn't focus. I found one of your ambient music playlists with a pomodoro timer which I'm extremely thankful for because there isn't a lot out there. I've been able to study for 4 hours straight using your pomodoro ambient playlists.
@KarmaCifer2 жыл бұрын
This method really doesn't do for me, but the things you mentioned make it a lot better. Once I wake up I need to do all my responsibilities and studies right away, if I open youtube, instagram or see my phone just once my concentration for the entire day is gone and I end up doing only the urgent things just before midnight and only watch youtube all day long. So instead of taking breaks, I just study and if I get tired I jump into another responsability, like doing dishes, brushing my cat, taking the dogs for a walk and tasks that are short and don't lead into other distractions (if I start sewing damaged clothes I would start going throw my closet, try clothes on, see old books from school or organize my closet, so it's not useful as a break). That way I change between resting my brain and resting my body while working my brain. Also, sometimes it takes a while to organize my books, notes and things before I actually start reading/studying. And sometimes after reading a chapter I want to rest or I read 40 pages without needing to rest, so having an alarm interrupt my concentration is not ideal. I just function in my own caos and get the job done somehow, but I have good grades.
@Serpenzeye Жыл бұрын
This was such a great video full of useful information. Thank you! Love the orange colors
@305dave7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. As a 46yr old blue collar worker, I'm just looking for way to organize my time ( especially on the weekday evenings) to be able to read books, learn topically for self improvement etc. I feel this was be very beneficial for those goals. 👍🏾
@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video, Zach! Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers from Brazil!
@suryadevthakur52122 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zach, will apply and come here after 1 month to say how I did
@stop08it2 жыл бұрын
Really, really helpful tips, thanks so much Zach!!
@mooseandsprinkles2 жыл бұрын
I really needed this as I'm starting to get more dedicated with my Pomodoro sessions. Thank you!!
@tomatos_class2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the tips of Pomodoro Study. This will help me to improve my timer. Have a nice weekend! ❤❤❤
@silversandwich2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for those playlists, they are extremely useful!
@BrianPotterProductions2 жыл бұрын
GREAT content and the production quality is fantastic! Thank you for this!
@futurelady84802 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video!! I think these tips are going to really help me out since I struggle with staying focused, so I really appreciate you sharing them. 🥰💗
@MilciadesAndrion Жыл бұрын
Great video and I learned a lot and feel excited to start. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I liked the video and subscribed to the channel.
@sritharshanavet53102 жыл бұрын
Great tip and advice I've ever heard! Mental and physical well-being is important ❤️
@wadecodez Жыл бұрын
For people who are looking for ways to boost their productivity, check out how developers stay focused. We actually have the opposite problem of being too focused. Which is why I’m hoping the pomodoro method will help me take breaks more often.
@laviniakarthikeyan37802 жыл бұрын
@Zach Highley Best thing I watched today. Thank you so much!
@sophiafenger2 жыл бұрын
This was so validating because I already do almost all of these things except for using a physical pomodoro timer. The technique as a whole changed how I approach productivity! Interestingly enough, I have the same approach to music intensity, but I lump lofi and coffee shop jazz with ambient music
@connorskudlarek85982 жыл бұрын
Really important pro tip: the pomodoro technique needs to be based on how long YOU can stay focused. Time yourself a few times for how long it takes for your mind to wander. Usually if you find yourself re-reading the same paragraph or page or sentence for the 3rd time, having absorbed almost none of it, then you need to take a break. You're not focused on what you're doing. Once you've got a good sense of how long that is, set your pomodoro time to that. Also, the breaks should be breaks. They're not "get lost on Facebook" or "read an article instead". Get up and move around a bit, try not to think too much, let your eyes relax and stare at distant objects (20+ feet or 6+meters). Doing this will help you reset and refocus, rather than just dragging your brain from one thing to another.
@connorskudlarek85982 жыл бұрын
Eventually your pomodoro length can be increased. But trying to stay focused for 25 minutes or 50 minutes when you can really only focus for 6 or 7 minutes... not effective.
@dimplebup2 жыл бұрын
i find this video incredibley helpful, thanks man!
@eliaslhi97332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video and tips to share with us ❤ In my opinion, in Pomodoro method, 5 minutes of rest is a short time, If I want to take two deep breaths, it will take 5 minutes. 😑
@ZachHighley2 жыл бұрын
yeah then 50/10 might be good for you
@AbacusAxolotyl Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful! I've always wanted to try this technique, but knew I would have to adjust it as my current project is predominantly code based. 25 minutes just isn't enough to get anything done and taking a break would sigificantly disrupt the flow of my work. I'm going to give the 50/10 a try today!
@DavetheTurnip2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I've experimented with the Pomodoro method in the past with varying degrees of success. I'm going to use some of these tips and have another go. 😀
@StudyWithMe0012 жыл бұрын
Great advice, Zach - thanks for sharing! Good luck to all my fellow students out there!!
@seancullen992 жыл бұрын
It's not about specific times, it's more about regular breaks. I do 3-4 X 45min sessions with a 15 min proper break (eg lying down listening to relaxing music, definitely not scrolling through phone/internet), followed by lunch of maybe 1 hour then repeat. Expect to get through 10-12 sessions in a day. During the sessions I take notes (instead of cards) then for the first 5 mins of the following session I quickly re-read the previous session's notes and underline the most relevant words/phrases in red pen. For the last session of the day I will re-read the full days notes 10 sessions), but just skip through the underlined bits so that it's much faster. Then for the first session of the following day, I will repeat this note re-reading (underlined passages only) for all of the previous day's notes to cement the learning process. And at the end of the week, I'll devote 3-4 sessions to just re-reading the notes from the entire week. This process has worked pretty well for me with the added bonus that it feels good to see the notes stack up as evidence of my work.
@alexa5742 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for sharing!
@chaevie2572 жыл бұрын
I really love your studying tips. They fit me well.
@datanash82002 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, this was eye opening. Thanks mate!
@chockitkat37762 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I use the tree pomodoro too and it definitely helps me focus better! I also didn't want my tree to die XD These tips are really helpful, thank you :)
@gerrysnatabraja2 жыл бұрын
The thing I learned from using Pomodoro method is it doesn't worked that well with me, due to my inability to shift mentality and focus fast. For reference, I do architecture, design, and music, and the tasks are pretty hard to divide during the concepting / pre-production phases, because they're such holistic and comprehensive tasks. I can plan the research and drawing/production phases, but in only consist 30-40% of the works.So, I use time blocking instead, where in certain time, I do certain things (i.e from 7 am to 12 am, I concept). For similar cases, but have already comfortable with Pomodoro method, I suggest; (1) try longer sessions for bigger and comprehensive tasks (ex : concepting, composing, designing) (2) disrupt your routine if things get boring (vary duration, change pace, change place) (3) personalize, know how your pace and acceleration works (do you divide each sessions the same or you start slow first) (4) commit and consistent, try it for a month (workdays) consecutively Exploring your work habits can be fun and it can be satisfying when you can find the one that works! Cheers
@saraperlstein2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I've both tried and experimented with the Pomodoro method but at the end of the day, the energy I spent both shifting into break mode and forcing myself to shift out of it again meant that the breaks ended up being exhausting rather than invigorating. A lot of my colleagues have an easier time doing this and I'm sure the method would work for them but I'm not convinced that the method is right for those of us who have difficulties task-switching.
@gerrysnatabraja2 жыл бұрын
@@saraperlstein some people shifts faster than others, it probably relate to how long our attention span are. If you're going for long hours session, the first hour is crucial to build momentum. You can start with the lightest task of the day and build throughout the day. Or you can start big and feel powerful for the rest of the day.
@saraperlstein2 жыл бұрын
@@gerrysnatabraja Thanks for the tip! I generally lean toward the former depending on the task. If applicable I'll start the day with scheduling as sort of a warmup activity.
@gerrysnatabraja2 жыл бұрын
@@saraperlstein I lean towards the latter since I'm quite impatient, but when things are crowded, I also schedule first as a warmup. Glad to know that it's working for you. Thanks for sharing!
@flawlix2 жыл бұрын
I definitely have to use longer sessions for Pomodoro. I rarely can finish a single task in a 25 minute block. 30/5 sometimes is okay, but I find 50/10 or even 75/15 (if I’m having to draft something) more useable for the kind of work I do.
@NatashaEh2 жыл бұрын
I struggle to get back to studying if I take a 5 minute break, I feel like its too short of a break and always break my flow. Just me?
@raapyna85442 жыл бұрын
I used to do 27 mins of studying in silence and one song as a break in upper secondary school. I think music works almost like a stimulant, but it's only one song so I wouldn't get sucked in for 'one more'.
@kimberleyhunter68152 жыл бұрын
I can recommend the timer Zach has. I have the same one. Mine is blue. I bought it off Amazon, the main selling point is that it is SILENT. And if you want to see how much time is left on it, all you have to do is glance at it.
@BrianJT2 жыл бұрын
Relating to what you said about using a physical timer; I found that those "study with me" pomodoro videos help me a lot, maybe similar to how it can even be fun to do chores if it's with a friend or i'm just weird idk, but whatever works for me...
@JayFriedrichs2 жыл бұрын
I prefer to do 40 minutes and 10 minute breaks when I’m editing or working on stuff. I find that 25 minutes is too short and I’m just getting into things
@jaishalba85192 жыл бұрын
I don't like pomodoro method. When I'm in a study/work mood, I wanna stay in that mood. Otherwise, if I take a break, I'm gonna be out of that mood and will have a hard time coming back. The only time I take a break is when I'm satisfied with what I've accomplished that day/time. Great explanation though ❤️
@diggerfdf2 жыл бұрын
I have a very good tip about studying and music. I absolutely can't study without some noise to disturb me. But, since I'm a bass player, depending on what I'm listening, I can't focus at all. If it's something complex like Tom Sawyer from Rush... But if it's some AC/DC... Classical music and Jazz could mess with your focus too. My best tip is to use Video Games Soundtracks. I Use the Soundtrack from the game Age of Mythologies. The game was a huge crap, but the soundtrack is superb! Video games Music are designed to be repetitive, not intrusive and not annoying.
@AlexandraAnnette2 жыл бұрын
I love using forest for work, its an app to track my present day / having a timer on my laptop as well. Also used it in college 😀
@1996Pinocchio2 жыл бұрын
Well yes, figure out the focus time you have yourself. It does not have to be 25-5. But it should be consistent after a while. If you do 25-5 on one day, then 35-7 the next, and 50-10 the next day, you will not get used to it, which is (in my eyes) a large part of the pomodoro technic; having a fixed structure during studying.
@akanchhatripathi23272 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video, Zach! Found some really cool tips here...Thanks!
@user-bj2lu9qt3o2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. You can tell he really wants to share and help people with his advice.
@Mina_Yap2 жыл бұрын
I honestly noticed after using the pomodoro method for over a year how naturally you just start experimenting with each session and seeing what works best for you. Somewhere along the lines I use to do 45 minutes and a 15 minutes break, but found I always found that anything over 10 minutes for a break kicks me out of that state for studying, so I kept it at 10 minutes and upped the study time to 60 minutes. However I use to think the 10 minutes break was mandatory, and force myself out of that focus mood to do something for 10 minutes. The pomodoro method is surprisingly flexible to each individual, so anytime I really am in that study focus, even after the 60 minutes is up I just keep going until I do start to lose that focus and then go on a 10 minutes break.
@ZebrazRus2 жыл бұрын
ive been doing this for years. thanks for sharing to a wider audience :) i don’t do the breaks in between. i keep going and take a break when i need to eat or go outside, run an errand, take a walk, relax etc. the timer, however keeps me on track and hyper focused. like a contestant on a cooking competition. and im able to reward my brain when the timer goes off like, “wow, i did all that in 20min??” maybe there will be 1 or 2 times the timer will go off and i realized i was distracted towards the end or half the time. that’s when ik a break is approaching. that flow state is key. once i have that trust in my performance, and see the day going hours into doing my deep work- i’ll lengthen the timer to 30-45min. hope that helps ! i been meaning to get a physical timer for way too long now - getting on amazon ASAP !
@diyana2 жыл бұрын
this is the most wholesome pomodoro video i've ever watched thank you
@ranjak2 жыл бұрын
i use this method all the time and now i know how i can increase my productivity😤
@ashisharora81702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. What a great video
@aurorakarolyn2 жыл бұрын
not me watching this in my pomodoro break... also on the music point - i always and forever listen to rain ASMR, i've found it is the best way to study and not get distracted especially when living in busy areas
@shivagurjar86742 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, very useful session. Love from India. 😘
@justinseagull71242 жыл бұрын
The "gaming the system" really worked for me! thank you
@chicknbaconranchmelt2 жыл бұрын
Tysm for this video. I think I have ADHD and it's really hard for me to study properly. I'll get distracted constantly even when I'm trying to use the pomodoro method because it's just so completely draining and difficult for me to keep working on my stuff. But hopefully these points will help me be more productive
@shanghaistudentvoices13222 жыл бұрын
damn, the quality of this video is so so great! I've combatted ADHD for a long time in the past and this video is definitely the right cure!!
@fatemevaziri272 жыл бұрын
your videos are so great! really helpful.
@pminpjs2 жыл бұрын
I use Pomodoro for work mostly. I found that 90 min sessions work for me best and then I take a longer break of 30 min. I used to stick to the 25 min sessions, but I found that it interrupts my flow. I also low Session App for the timer and analytics. You can categorize Pomodoros and also connect to Google calendar. There’s also analytics feature to see your performance which I find pretty cool.
@1996Pinocchio2 жыл бұрын
I experienced something else. I need to take the breaks even if I'm in the flow, otherwise I study for 1.5 hours and then I'm burned out and need a 2h break.
@benburns59952 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video about how to best use the Pomodoro method.
@thomasquinn9686 Жыл бұрын
I actually lol'd - love the slamming of the flash card with "the rain in spain stays mainly in the plain." Haven't seen that movie in a bit, but with just a little bit o luck I caught that gem