Yes, Pomodoro really does refer to tomatoes, are you surprised that I'm writing about tomatoes? Actually, I grow some pretty amazing tomatoes in my garden each year, but this blog post isn't about that either!
I first encountered the Pomodoro Technique in a Robert
Genn newsletter http://clicks.robertgenn.com/pomodoro.php and thought it would be good to try it out. If you
know me, you may know that I have a touch of ADD and am so easily distracted!
The premise of the PT is to block your work into 25 minute
segments with a short break in between. Some research has shown that repeated
breaks during work actually increase productivity. Plus, those of us hunched
down over computers and sewing machines should be giving our neck and shoulders
a regular break to stretch and relax.
So, I've been giving this technique a trial and really
find it helpful, I'm less stressed and can focus a bit more knowing that I have
a break coming up that is planned and deserved!
Oh, and the word Pomodoro refers to the red tomato kitchen
timers that could be used to schedule your breaks. Me? I use the clock on my
IPad, you could also use your computer (I found a timer at http://timer.onlineclock.net/alarm.html) or cell phone.
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