More than 25 minutes
The Pomodoro® Technique is a complete system for dealing with time.
With simple tools — a timer, pencil and paper — you learn to plan your work, understand and estimate effort, handle interruptions, take restorative breaks, record what happens and improve the way you work.
Plan
Use the Activity Inventory and To Do Today Sheet to choose your work and estimate effort realistically.
Focus
Work on one activity at a time, handle interruptions and use regular breaks to protect your focus.
Reflect
Record your effort, compare estimates with reality and make small improvements to your process.
Be gentle with yourself. The goal is not to force yourself to do more. It is to understand how you work, make realistic choices and gradually develop a healthier relationship with time.
Choose Your Starting Point
Everyone should be able to get started. Essential resources are free, structured online learning is affordable, and personal guidance is optional.
Learn Online
Learn the complete method at your own pace or in a small live Cohort.
Personal Guidance
Get help applying the technique to your own work and challenges.
Created by Francesco Cirillo
Francesco began developing the Pomodoro® Technique in 1987, while he was a university student. He challenged himself to focus for a short period using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Through observation and practice, that small experiment grew into a complete method for dealing with time.
Develop a healthier relationship with time.
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