What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Learn about the time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo that uses a timer to break work into intervals.
February 20, 2025•5 min read
Productivity tips, time management insights, and retro computing nostalgia
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a “pomodoro,” the Italian word for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.
The basic technique works as follows:
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Keep track of your tasks and check them off as you complete each pomodoro session.
Adjust work and break times to match your personal productivity rhythm.
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