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It is common to adjust the lengths of both the focus period and the breaks to fit the practitioner's personal preferences. The focus modes are typically between 25 and 50 minutes and the breaks are typically between 5 and 10 minutes.
It is common to adjust the lengths of both the focus period and the breaks to fit the practitioner's personal preferences. The focus modes are typically between 25 and 50 minutes and the breaks are typically between 5 and 10 minutes.


[[Work cycles]] is a variant of pomodoros with some extra elements. Here the focus periods are 30 minutes with 10 minute breaks.
[[Work Cycles]] is a variant of pomodoros with some extra elements. Here the focus periods are 30 minutes with 10 minute breaks.

Revision as of 19:25, 12 April 2023

The pomodoro technique consists of alternating between focused work for 25 minutes and breaks for 5 minutes using a timer. After the 4th focus period, an extended break is taken.

It is common to adjust the lengths of both the focus period and the breaks to fit the practitioner's personal preferences. The focus modes are typically between 25 and 50 minutes and the breaks are typically between 5 and 10 minutes.

Work Cycles is a variant of pomodoros with some extra elements. Here the focus periods are 30 minutes with 10 minute breaks.