The Pomodoro Technique

Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.

The Rules

1. Decide on the task to be done.
2. Set the timer to 25 minutes.
3. Work on the task until the timer rings.
4. Take a short 5-minute break.
5. Every four cycles, take a longer 15-30 minute break.

Acoustic Implementation

Using a pure tone timer removes the anxiety of a ticking clock and provides a clean, non-verbal alert when the cycle concludes.