I tend to be someone who can focus intensely for a few hours before getting exhausted, but I'll accidentally find another task to do if I take breaks every half hour.
An extended version of Pomodoro tends to work better for me.
It helps me too, but only at certain times. I definitely don't exclusively use it because sometimes I prefer a more free-form style of work time management.
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I agree with this. I found that the short breaks in Pomodoro were interrupting focused work and it was too stressful to try to do anything during that short break because of the work timer coming up. I know you can adjust the times in Pomodoro, but there didn't seem to be an effective combination for me.
I found the better way is to have set intervals during the day to check email/Slack (as opposed to having them open at all times) and times take a break. Not frequent and not in cycles, but just 3-4 reminders on a calendar. There tend to be times of day where emails pile up or you aren't feeling development, so it feels more natural to set reminders for when those times typically arise and step back from focused work.
Unpopular opinion is the pomodoro timer technique. It does more to distract me than anything. 🤷♂️
I tend to be someone who can focus intensely for a few hours before getting exhausted, but I'll accidentally find another task to do if I take breaks every half hour.
An extended version of Pomodoro tends to work better for me.
This makes sense to me. I work in multiple hour bursts much better so maybe an extended version of pomodoro is a good idea for me to try. 🤔
This is interesting. I've found it to be so helpful. I think it depends on your work flow and how your concentration cycles go.
It helps me too, but only at certain times. I definitely don't exclusively use it because sometimes I prefer a more free-form style of work time management.
I dont use it religiously, definitely depends on how adhd I'm feeling that particular day.
I agree with this. I found that the short breaks in Pomodoro were interrupting focused work and it was too stressful to try to do anything during that short break because of the work timer coming up. I know you can adjust the times in Pomodoro, but there didn't seem to be an effective combination for me.
I found the better way is to have set intervals during the day to check email/Slack (as opposed to having them open at all times) and times take a break. Not frequent and not in cycles, but just 3-4 reminders on a calendar. There tend to be times of day where emails pile up or you aren't feeling development, so it feels more natural to set reminders for when those times typically arise and step back from focused work.
For me, 25 minute chunks of time feel way too short. I prefer to do 45 minute bursts of focused work a then a short break.