

Francesco Cirillo settled on the name given the tomato-shaped timer he relied on in University in the 1980s. Let’s look a little closer at what the Pomodoro method is and the best apps for applying it. Implementing a Pomodoro timer is easy, and with the proliferation of apps dedicated to it, the demands on you are minimal while the gains are substantial. Without such a system in place, we tend to work for long periods of time, even after our energy or attention begins to falter. Simple in principle, the Pomodoro method involves short stints of focused attention, with even shorter breaks in between. One such technique that many of the world’s most prolific creators rely on is the Pomodoro method. There are smarter ways to get more done, and to do it in less time.

Often that path is counterproductive, leaving us too tired, burned out, and mentally fuzzy to perform at our peaks. Being more productive doesn’t mean spending more time working.
