When to use it
Use it when starting is hard or your attention drifts during long tasks.
How to apply it
- Choose one task to work on.
- Set a timer for 25 minutes and work only on that task.
- Note any distractions on paper and return to the task.
- Take a five-minute break when the timer rings.
- After four intervals, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
Tip: Adjust the interval length to suit the work, but keep the breaks.