Focus Timer
To Do List
Add- Update Web Code
- Work on the Project Code
- Read a new paper
- Take a Walk
Timer technique
Pomodoro (by Francesco Cirillo)
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Decide on and organize four tasks to be done.
Set the focus time (traditionally to 25 minutes).
Work on the task.
End work when the timer rings (a pomodoro checkmark will appear).
If you have fewer than four checkmarks, take a short break (rest time, traditionally 5 minutes), then go to step 2.
After four pomodoros checkmarks, take a longer break (five times rest time), then go to step 1.
The Rule of 52 and 17 (by Daily Muse)
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Set up 52 minutes of work followed by a 17-minute break.
To make the most of your breaks in order to get the most out of your working sprints.
Step away from the computer (and the smartphone).
Do some little exercises, or step outside and take a walk around to clear your mind and get your body moving.
Chat with some of your co-workers (not about work).
Ultradian rhythms (by Nathaniel Kleitman)
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Work on your most important task for 90 minutes.
Take a 20-minute healing break.
Break up those 60-90 minute periods using 30 minute Pomodoro sessions (25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest).
The break could include taking a walk, meditating, a short nap, conversations with a friend, etc.
Your goal is to let your brain turn off.
Customize (by You)
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Maybe it feels like just not the right amount of time?
Try different combinations and continue to test and learn to determine your optimal focus cycle lengths.