Time Management Is Key For Students: Try The Pomodoro Technique To Complete Your Study Goals

If you find it difficult to concentrate on a task for a long time, then time management is where you're lacking.?

Concentration may seem like an enigma that is difficult to achieve for extended periods of time, but thankfully, there are age-old proven techniques that can help students stay focused.?

One such technique is the Pomodoro technique.?

What is the Pomodoro technique??

The Pomodoro technique for studying is a time management method that Francesco Cirillo developed in the late 1980s.

It breaks down work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, and separates it with short breaks in between - usually of five minutes.?

Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.?

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The Pomodoro time management technique helps an individual effectively deal with time while performing a task and also helps in achieving higher productivity as a result.?

Who can gain by using the Pomodoro technique??

Although the Pomodoro technique can be used by anyone wishing to accomplish a certain task, it is most helpful for students.?

Students studying for competitive examinations, entrances and school exams need to go through a vast amount of syllabus in order to excel.?

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Often, that involves sitting on a study table for hours. However, that does not necessarily translate to concentrated studying with productive outcomes.?

Thus, for students preparing for exams, especially competitive ones like CSE, NEET, CAT, etc, using the Pomodoro technique can help them manage their time effectively.?

How to use the Pomodoro technique??

The following are the steps involved in the Pomodoro technique:?

1. Decide on the task you need to complete. For students, this may be a particular portion of a subject to study.?

2. Set the timer on your phone, alarm clock or any other device for 25 minutes.?

3. For 25 minutes, set your mind to work diligently on the task at hand.?

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4. When the timer rings, take a short break (typically 5 minutes). Try to stay within the break time by not exceeding.?

5. Now, repeat this process 3-4 times till your chosen task or study portion is complete.?

6. Once the specific task at hand is completed, take a longer break of around 30 minutes before you move on to your next task.This will not only ensure a greater degree of concentration it will also keep fatigue at bay.?

So, it is necessary for students to not only work hard but also to do smart work.? ??

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