Key Learning Technique - POMORODO

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POMODORO Tech

Pomorodo is a time management technique developed by Fransesco Cirillo. It supports to alert and understand the status of our activities. Its clearly split our time into scheduled activities and breaks.

According to the thinking mode study, the worst thing to do once you are block on a certain problem is to keep on doing. Instead redirect your attention to a completely different activity, which forces your brain to relax.

So POMORODO approach allows our brain in effective way to forming strong chunks based on activity and break loops.

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Setup 

You can set up the timer in different methods. 

1. Use the low tech approach, as using mechanical timer, paper and pencil
2. Download the application or app from this link http://www.teamviz.com/pomodoro-app/ 

Steps to implement the technique 

• Schedule the activity
• Make sure to avoid or minimise  distractions 
• Set the pomodoro timer to traditional 25min
• Focus on the work until alarm rings
• Take a short break (5 - 10 min) or reward
• After 4 pomodoro take mini break ( 15 - 20 min) or self appreciation reward
• Check the evaluation 

By practicing in the pomodoro planner you are switching your brain between focused and diffused mode that makes your strong neural learning experience in more efficient and enjoyable way.

Tips
According to your activity priority   

• Turn your phones into flight mode or turn off
• Sign off from the social network, instant messaging   

Avoid the procrastination 

• Brain is forcing you to make the more desire or joy able activity rather focus on unpleasant activity. 
• Make sure you to note the activity which causes the effect, that will help to understand the cue and develop the remedies.
• Watch motivational or inspirational video clips.  

Image Courtesy:Procrastination funneling,image © 2014 Kevin Mendez

Short or mini break ideas

• Breathing or Pranayamam exercises  can go a long way in five minutes to center your mind and body. 

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• Massage your neck, forehead or hand for yourself
• Do a quick organisational chore just something small, like emptying out your backpack, purse, or briefcase, and reorganizing it, or cleaning up your desk area and tossing unnecessary documents. 
• Go and take some fresh air or have a window view or have a glass of water