What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student.

It's darn effective for getting sh*t done.

1. Decide on the task to be done
2. Set timer (optimally 25 minutes) and work on the task
3. Take a short break (optimally 5 minutes)
4. Repeat
5. After 4 sessions, take a longer break

At the end of the working day, bask in eternal glory. You seized the day!