Comments on: The Pomodoro Technique: A GTD Alternative? http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/ Rebooting the workforce Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: OnePlace Supports The Pomodoro Technique of GTD « Web Content Samples by Dana Larson http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-337554 OnePlace Supports The Pomodoro Technique of GTD « Web Content Samples by Dana Larson Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:00:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-337554 <p>[...] recently came across an article published in October 2009 from Web Worker Daily entitled The Pomodoro Technique: A GTD Alternative?” After reading the article, I found myself relating to the issues that the Pomodoro Technique claims [...]</p> [...] recently came across an article published in October 2009 from Web Worker Daily entitled The Pomodoro Technique: A GTD Alternative?” After reading the article, I found myself relating to the issues that the Pomodoro Technique claims [...]

]]> By: How to Plan For a Successful New Year http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-337111 How to Plan For a Successful New Year Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:50:03 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-337111 <p>[...] the thought of doing a thorough review like this seems overwhelming, set the timer for 25 minutes per day for two weeks (or however long it takes you to finish this) and go. No rule says you must finish it [...]</p> [...] the thought of doing a thorough review like this seems overwhelming, set the timer for 25 minutes per day for two weeks (or however long it takes you to finish this) and go. No rule says you must finish it [...]

]]> By: Meryl K. Evans http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-331826 Meryl K. Evans Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-331826 <p>Simon gave the best explanation. When you have an open-ended amount of time to work on something, you don't focus as well as you would with a set time. If 25 mins is too long -- start with 15 and work your way up. No reason why you can't do that.</p> Simon gave the best explanation. When you have an open-ended amount of time to work on something, you don’t focus as well as you would with a set time. If 25 mins is too long — start with 15 and work your way up. No reason why you can’t do that.

]]> By: Simon Mackie http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-331820 Simon Mackie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-331820 <p>Yes, it is, to an extent. It's a good way to force concentration, because if you know that you only have to concentrate on a task for set period of time (rather than "I must concentrate on this till I finish it") you're much more likely to be able to make it through without reaching for a distraction (that's my experience, at least)</p> Yes, it is, to an extent. It’s a good way to force concentration, because if you know that you only have to concentrate on a task for set period of time (rather than “I must concentrate on this till I finish it”) you’re much more likely to be able to make it through without reaching for a distraction (that’s my experience, at least)

]]> By: BC http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-331797 BC Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:24:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-331797 <p>So, basically the "technique" is, knock of the phony "multitasking" and do one thing at a time.</p> <p>I'm not knocking it, actually. But it seems sad that we've let ourselves get so distracted to begin with.</p> So, basically the “technique” is, knock of the phony “multitasking” and do one thing at a time.

I’m not knocking it, actually. But it seems sad that we’ve let ourselves get so distracted to begin with.

]]> By: Bushido Black http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-331348 Bushido Black Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:36 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-331348 <p>I find that this enhances my GTD techniques. GTD helps me keep organized and prioritized. The Pomodoro keeps me focused on task for a responsible time and fair breaks.</p> <p>I rather due focused work for 50 minutes an hour with two 5 minute breaks than spend 15 minutes an hour working with 45 minutes of trying to figure out what to do first/next.</p> <p>If anything, these two techniques compliment each other.</p> I find that this enhances my GTD techniques. GTD helps me keep organized and prioritized. The Pomodoro keeps me focused on task for a responsible time and fair breaks.

I rather due focused work for 50 minutes an hour with two 5 minute breaks than spend 15 minutes an hour working with 45 minutes of trying to figure out what to do first/next.

If anything, these two techniques compliment each other.

]]> By: Skills to Learn While Unemployed to Make Yourself More Employable | Need A Job? http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-330109 Skills to Learn While Unemployed to Make Yourself More Employable | Need A Job? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:40:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-330109 <p>[...] Learn the Pomodoro Technique: Those who are anxious about meeting deadlines should master this technique. [...]</p> [...] Learn the Pomodoro Technique: Those who are anxious about meeting deadlines should master this technique. [...]

]]> By: CSPD » Blog Archive » 100 skills you should learn (for free!!) http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-329888 CSPD » Blog Archive » 100 skills you should learn (for free!!) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-329888 <p>[...] Learn the Pomodoro Technique: Those who are anxious about meeting deadlines should master this technique. [...]</p> [...] Learn the Pomodoro Technique: Those who are anxious about meeting deadlines should master this technique. [...]

]]> By: Jim Willis http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-329512 Jim Willis Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:54:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-329512 <p>Seems to me GTD is "what to do" and Pomodoro is "how to do it" -- Pomodoro as an "alternative" to GTD is a bit of apples & oranges comparison. Once you've got a list of what to work on (GTD), then, work it efficiently (Pomodoro).</p> <p>Thanks for your post.</p> Seems to me GTD is “what to do” and Pomodoro is “how to do it” — Pomodoro as an “alternative” to GTD is a bit of apples & oranges comparison. Once you’ve got a list of what to work on (GTD), then, work it efficiently (Pomodoro).

Thanks for your post.

]]> By: Ferdinand http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-329270 Ferdinand Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:32:41 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-329270 <p>I just discovered the Pomodoro technique two weeks ago. It already helped me tremendously. Sometimes I feel really stressed and overwhelmed by multiple tasks. This simple technique gives me ease of mind and makes me more productive.</p> I just discovered the Pomodoro technique two weeks ago. It already helped me tremendously. Sometimes I feel really stressed and overwhelmed by multiple tasks. This simple technique gives me ease of mind and makes me more productive.

]]> By: Applying the Pomodoro Technique in Writing | Meryl.net http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-329116 Applying the Pomodoro Technique in Writing | Meryl.net Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-329116 <p>[...] the Pomodoro Technique. This procrastination busting approach can work great for writers. If GTD works for you (Pomodoro [...]</p> [...] the Pomodoro Technique. This procrastination busting approach can work great for writers. If GTD works for you (Pomodoro [...]

]]> By: abolderwoman http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-328893 abolderwoman Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:59:42 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-328893 <p>This system sounds great, thanks for the heads up! I've been looking for something to help structure my day and the 25-minute increments with breaks seems perfect. Thanks for saving me from another "lost day."</p> This system sounds great, thanks for the heads up! I’ve been looking for something to help structure my day and the 25-minute increments with breaks seems perfect. Thanks for saving me from another “lost day.”

]]> By: Using the Pomodoro Technique? Time Yourself With Tomatoi.st http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-328821 Using the Pomodoro Technique? Time Yourself With Tomatoi.st Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:01:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-328821 <p>[...] Pomodoro Technique (a method that uses a timer to help improve concentration and focus that Meryl wrote about recently) you might like to check out Tomatoi.st, a simple but nicely designed web app that can time your [...]</p> [...] Pomodoro Technique (a method that uses a timer to help improve concentration and focus that Meryl wrote about recently) you might like to check out Tomatoi.st, a simple but nicely designed web app that can time your [...]

]]> By: Productivity, Motivation, and Personal Development Links – 18th October 2009 - DIGTD - Making You More Productive http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-328704 Productivity, Motivation, and Personal Development Links – 18th October 2009 - DIGTD - Making You More Productive Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:29:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-328704 <p>[...] first link for this week outlines the Pomodoro productivity technique as an alternative to GTD. This makes good reading for anybody interested in productivity. I follow GTD but must admit that [...]</p> [...] first link for this week outlines the Pomodoro productivity technique as an alternative to GTD. This makes good reading for anybody interested in productivity. I follow GTD but must admit that [...]

]]> By: Little and often [Study tip] « Know Tax http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-328662 Little and often [Study tip] « Know Tax Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:41:58 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-328662 <p>[...] You could even try the Pomodoro technique… [...]</p> [...] You could even try the Pomodoro technique… [...]

]]> By: Meryl K. Evans http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/08/the-pomodoro-technique-another-option-for-getting-things-done-and-staying-focused/#comment-328647 Meryl K. Evans Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:24:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=20730#comment-328647 <p>Stan, that's a great explanation of the differences between the two. Thanks for taking the time to point this out.</p> Stan, that’s a great explanation of the differences between the two. Thanks for taking the time to point this out.

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