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Increase your productivity. Overwhelm gone.

by Alcon
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Hey Guys,
I wanted to share with you something I just recently discovered and has helped me immensely in being more productive, managing my time, and creating more free time for myself. It also really helped to get rid of the "overwhelm" feeling that I've been getting. best of all its been around for awhile and its free!

Pomodoro technique <---- Google it

The pdf that it comes with is a pretty quick read too.

Essentially you work in 25 minutes increments with 5 minutes rests for sets of 3 or 4. I found that it really helped curb my sleepiness after working for 4+ hours.

Also if you have adhd (I don't so I can't say from personal experience that it works or not for this) its Supposed to help based off of testimonials I read about.
#increase #overwhelm #productivity
  • Profile picture of the author mikedz
    thanks for the share. Just Googled. I think this will certainly helps me in my study and of course my work too =)
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    • Profile picture of the author jeswarrior
      I used to do something similar using what he recommends, a kitchen timer, and I was getting things accomplished.

      Basically with this Pomodoro system you write a list of tasks to do the whole day. Set your kitchen timer to 25 minutes and start working on the first task non-stop until timer stops. Take a 5 minutes break. If you get distracted for whatever reason in the middle of the task, restart the timer to 25 minutes. Every four tasks take a 30 minutes break. Set some interruptions, as other 25 minute tasks to accomplish later.

      There is more to it. You should read it.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    25 and 5. Sounds like good intervals. I will try it.

    I know that burning calories is more efficient when intense exercise and rest are rotated. So, it makes sense that a rest period would help during mental activity.
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  • Profile picture of the author AllenYK2
    I tried it out and i think it works on me too =))
    Thanks a lot for the share
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  • Profile picture of the author Lee A Bracey
    Hey thanks for this. I will implement this into my own life. It makes sense. Thanks again for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author GT
    I like anything that has structure and purpose to it. When it moves you closer to your goals, all the better! Thanks for this topic.

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  • Profile picture of the author jasonsimpson
    good share
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  • Profile picture of the author TheDominatrixofCopy
    Alcon - that's a great tip. It's certainly true that there's something psychologically powerful about telling yourself you just need to FOCUS for a brief period of time.

    It's way easier to get yourself to do something for 25 minutes than to say, "Well, gonna spend the next four hours on this giant unwieldy thing..."
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  • Profile picture of the author christinejones
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    One of the best ways to remain productive is to plan your work during the day.
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