Does The Pomodoro Timer Really Work? #shorts

Pomodoro timers don’t always work.

If you don’t know already, this popular method means you study for a certain amount of time, eg. 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break in between every time. What this can do is lead to longer and longer breaks, making it harder to get into a good study flow.

It can interrupt your concentration as you’re forced to take breaks even when you don’t feel like you need them. Pomodoro timers can definitely still be effective if you’re really struggling to get into the study zone or have to complete tasks you don’t really want to do, otherwise, they can be quite distracting.

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[tejaschelur]

oh i always use it...it helps me to study more without burnout in a day.

[yogeshlakshman]

My suggestion: Do whatever technique fits for you (Edit : including Pomodoro technique)
His opinion might change in future.
Do it your own way.

[Wp]

As someone who has no sense of time, I really like that pomodoro timers give me a better sense of time. So I know how long I have been working on a subject. Sometimes 2 hours can feel like 4 hours, or the other way around 2 hours can feel like 1 hour. If I know the amount of pomodoro timers I did, I know how long I really did study. If I’m in flow I use the breaks more a suggestion, than something I have to do.

[binozba]

not everyone can stay focused for more than one hour at a time so yeah Pomodoro really helps me stay focused and better use my time. I highly recommend it for people who aren’t motivated and don’t feel like spending endless hours studying without any breaks. It can help avoid burnout

[TheBeastBandit]

I use the Pomodoro timer when I need to get started and then just ignore the breaks if I get into a good workflow.

[liliana-kay]

it actually helps me MORE. taking a break helps my brain refresh and rewind and when the timer goes off, ik i’ll be able to relax again in 20 minutes!

[Proosh]

At this moment I think that everything is just based on everyones abilities and circumstances... it is not one size fits all (except for active recall & spaced repetition).
Try to explore everything by yourself and always be open to change and adapt to new techniques

[Momo-bbfn]

Yeah ima just study non stop for 48 hours today, that flow hot 🥵

[clemensl.]

I see your point but I'm using the pomodoro method for a long time because I always need an overview of my study time. For my this is a personal way of satisfaction when you exactly see the hours you studied today and it really boosts my confidence in terms of studying.

[meg]

Dude it's the only way I can motivate doing something

[claudiovillalobos]

The Pomodoro technic works great for me. I did small adaptations to it, such like if after 25 min I’m still focus I keep going another 25 min, then instead of taking a 5 min break I take a 10 min break. I can sometimes cover 3 cycles in a role and then take a 15 min. More then anything it helps me to make sure that I am dedicating a specific amount of time during the day to study and also to rest in between to keep a balance. After I complete 16 “25 min” (just an example) a day I know I accomplished what I wanted.

[rachnab]

I have ADHD and a pomodoro timer is the only thing that makes studying manageable - otherwise it feels like a block of work I can’t do

[wangmu_nima]

I just use the Pomodoro technique to get started and then I get into the flow..
Yeah and about the Breaks getting longer and longer... I totally feel the same..
Studying for an hour or a half straight is much better than studying for 25 mins and taking a break.. Also after the break.. It takes some time for me to get back into the flow...

[skatermonkeygirl]

As someone with ADHD trying out Pomodoro studying for the first time, I am finding it helps me to check if my study flow was in the right direction, or if I was actually getting off topic. ADHD means I don't have a very good internal clock and can lose hours to incorrectly directed study flow.

[LIVEINPEACE]

Thank you, 💯 agree!!! The traditional method/way of thinking never works for everyone.

I was just discussing how if in a flow I stop and struggle to regain it.

The other truth is it helps to get started when I have zero motivation. I start at 10 mins & always go longer.

[fil]

As a doctor in training who struggles to maintain the discipline of studying a few pages of a textbook or a journal for 1, 5 hours a day after a full day of work or during a 24 hour shift, I find the pomodoro method quite fitting. My main job is not studying though, studying is complementary just to make me better at my job, there's no real goal in terms of exams for the next two years, so getting in a bit every day is already amazing over a few years. Those hours accumulate.

[saviii]

Ur study with me videos were always pomodoro model😅though i absolutely agree with what u said. It breaks d flow of studying for me & i refrain frm using it so even when ur break timer comes i'm still studying.

[neeradparveen]

In my opinion, Pomodoro timers are really useful when you have to study subjects that require memorization as after some time of studying intensely, you may just read through the material without taking in anything like you are doing a chore.
But a Pomodoro timer helps to freshen up your mind between study sessions and
enables you to study in a more productive
and useful manner.
As mentioned in the video, the flow state may enable you to study for hours in a single sitting. But not everyone will be able to do so while actually understanding the topics.
The Pomodoro timer has worked for me and I think that it's really worth a try.

[mr_uden]

Just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it doesn't work for everyone.

[Swati-skgamer]

Yes brother you are right 👍🏼 we should not break the flow ☺️ as a student
But we can use the pomodoro technique in question ⁉️ solving so that we can be focused for atleast 25 min.
And I use this technique like I set the timer ⏳ of 25 min. And when timer rings i don't stop my study or take 5 min break i just simply set the timer agai so that If my focus break in this 25 min . I will realise that I am. Wasting my time 😊👍🏼