I also used it for a while, during which I changed different apps and learned about it through various channels.
Below I will answer the X-question and X-answer about pomodoro technique according to my own experience and the information I have consulted.
Question 1: Does it take 25 minutes to use it once?
Answer: Not necessarily.
The default use time is 25 minutes, because adults' concentration is only about 25-35 minutes. After 25 minutes, people's attention is easily distracted, so the default setting is: 25 minutes of concentration +5 minutes of rest.
Of course, you can set the time according to your own situation during use. I rest for 30 minutes +3 minutes or so.
But it is recommended that the time should not exceed 45 minutes. Think of a 45-minute class as a child. Can you concentrate on the class for so long?
Question 2: Will such a time setting disturb a person's concentration?
Answer: Generally not.
Friends who will ask this question are probably because you have been in the state for a long time, such as doing other things habitually in the first 5 minutes.
If this is a long-term phenomenon, I suggest you adjust it moderately, otherwise you will have a psychological hint that the previous transition time is taken for granted.
Another situation is that you enter flow mode. For example, an inspiration just doesn't want to stop. In this case, just stop, but it is suggested that this is only a special case, otherwise it will be bad for your habit.
Question 3: Do I have to use the APP?
Answer: Not necessarily.
It should be said that it is more convenient to use the APP, and there will generally be a function of timing, which is conducive to subsequent review.
However, there is also a real tomato clock for sale on a treasure. Those who like real things can go shopping.
Question 4: What happens when using the pomodoro technique process?
Answer: There are generally two questions.
Question 1: Don't insist.
"Don't insist" here means that you can't concentrate on doing one thing in 25 minutes. Pomodoro technique is especially suitable for people who are inattentive or easily distracted. Its rule is to force you to do only one thing during the tomato clock. If you don't stick to this principle, it's no different from not using it.
Problem 2: Optical recording is not copied.
Many people record the completion time of each transaction through pomodoro technique, but they leave it alone after recording. In fact, these recorded data are still very useful, and feedback a lot of facts and problems that you didn't pay attention to in the past. So it is very important to check regularly and then make adjustments.
Some people say that pomodoro technique is a PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act), which is the reason.
Question 5: Who is suitable for pomodoro technique?
Answer: Suitable for those who can't concentrate on their work.
Like me, the older you get, the harder it is to concentrate. At this time, pomodoro technique gave me great help. Every time I use it, I will have a psychological hint: I can only do this thing in 25 minutes! Psychological suggestion becomes a conditioned reflex after a long time. As soon as the tomato bell is turned on, the brain begins to get serious.
On the other hand, people are always cheap, and they are more motivated when they have a deadline.
Some friends who are easy to procrastinate can't help getting up quickly in just 25 minutes, and sometimes the efficiency is invisibly improved.
Question 6: What if pomodoro technique is interrupted?
Answer:?
1. If it's a phone call, I'll hang up first, and then leave a message on WeChat/Tintin /QQ: I'm busy, please leave a message.
2. If a dialog box pops up, I will generally reply: I am very busy, and I will reply in about XX time. Then add it to the to-do list.
It is generally not good to not reply to news, because if you are in a hurry, you may be too anxious to reply to the other party, so it is ok to give the other party a preliminary feedback first.
Question 7: Does the tomato clock have to set a task? How about two?
Answer: A tomato clock doesn't have to have only one task.
The time required to complete a task is different. Before starting another task, we must first estimate how many tomato clocks are needed to complete this task.
For example, it is expected that four tomatoes will be used as PPT for the course. Of course, it is also possible that the forecast is not accurate. This requires long-term training and more use of pomodoro technique, and you will become more and more accurate.
Question 8: What other upgrades can pomodoro technique have?
Reply: I usually use the APP, so the suggestion of upgrading is also around the APP.
Suggestion 1: soundtrack.
The BMG of many tomato clock applications is the sound of the clock. This kind of sound is more sleepy when you are sleepy and more annoying when you are bored, so I suggest you change it to white noise or pure music to make people feel better.
Recommendation 2: Automatic statistics and suggestions.
The average tomato clock APP will give you feedback on the number of times you use the tomato clock at the end of the day, but this is too preliminary. I suggest that you can give feedback on the number of tomato hours in each category, and then set some questions or suggestions.
For example, I worked eight tomato clocks today, while there were only five on weekdays. At this time, a prompt can pop up and ask: Is something wrong today? Why have I been working for so long?
And you can make a statistical report every week, such as:
The average tomato clock at work is X;
The average tomato clock for reading is y;
......
How much and what level others use to do similar things is more meaningful to improve themselves.
Recommendation 3: Gamification
You can combine the tomato clock with the game. For example, if you complete five tomato clocks today, you can get as many gold coins as possible, and what level you can achieve by collecting as many gold coins as possible ... It will be more interesting to set up the game through customs clearance.