Many people experience the feeling of not having enough time to get everything done. There are step to take toward effectively managing time; finding the appropriate tool, setting up systems and using various techniques to get things done. One such technique is the Pomodoro Technique.
The Pomodoro Technique is a method for managing time that is said to make time an ally. It was created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s after attempting to improve his study habits while a university student in Rome. He started to use a kitchen time shaped like a tomato, (Pomodoro in Italian) to help him stay on task. In the late ’90s the technique was used by professional teams.
The purpose of the technique is to rid one of anxiety, enhance concentration and focus, strengthen determination and boost motivation and increase awareness of decisions and support determination to achieve what you set out to do. It’s founded upon three assumptions: a different way of looking at time, which dispels anxiety; better use of the mind and employing simple tools to apply the technique.
This method has a good foundation for getting through the things on your to-do list. In upcoming posts, I’ll share more about the Pomodoro technique and how you can use it to help you get from “to-do” to “done” on a regular basis.