A time management method that uses a timer to break work into focused intervals, traditionally 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break. It’s named “pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that the creator, Francesco Cirillo, used in college. Here’s how it works: you set a timer and concentrate on just one task (say, studying for a science test) for 25 minutes straight – that means no checking your phone or multitasking. When the timer rings, you get a 5-minute break to stretch, grab a snack, or relax. Each 25-minute work block is called a “Pomodoro.” After about four Pomodoros, you take a longer break (15-30 minutes). This technique turns studying into a game against the clock and helps prevent burnout, because you know a break is always around the corner. It’s amazing how much you can get done in those focused bursts!
Keywords: Pomodoro technique, study timer, time management method
