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Pomodoro Technique
Work in focused 25-minute blocks with a five-minute break in between.
Example
You have an hour of maths homework. Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on one question only. When it rings, walk away for 5 minutes. Then do another 25 minutes. Two blocks usually finish more than one rushed hour.
How it fits in
Long focus sessions sound productive but degrade fast. Twenty-five minutes is short enough that your attention can hold it without leaking. The five-minute break is not optional. It is what lets the next block start clean. People who skip the break usually find their second block is much weaker than their first.
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Related terms
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