The Pomodoro method is a type of [[Timeboxing]] technique used to boost productivity. However, unlike other forms of timeboxing, rest or respite from work is a crucial part of the Pomorodo method. The word _pomodoro_ is _tomato_ in Italian, and is taken from the classic tomato timer used in kitchens. A pomodoro is a single [[Sprint]] of work time. While its duration can vary, the most common form is 25 minutes long. - The pomodoro method includes breaks: - 25 minutes: Work - 5 minutes: Short break - 25 minutes: Work - 15 minutes: Long break ## Pomodoro by other names - This is the mental equivalent of [[High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)]] - [[Agile]] methodology uses the concept of both sprints and timeboxing, both similar in some ways to the Pomodoro method - Sharma recommends following "The Victory Hour", the first hour after waking, with cycles of 60 minutes of focused productivity and 10 minutes of rest. [^5am] ## Related Notes - [[Productivity]] - [[Productivity Momentum]] - [[Writing]] - [[Deep Work]] [^5am]: Sharma, R. (2018). _The 5 AM club_. HarperCollins Publishers. [[Shortform-The 5 AM Club]]