• The Pomodoro Technique, the method itself, can be understood in an instant.

    • I feel that it has its own effects (blu3mo).
  • However, it seems that there are people in this world who have written books about Pomodoro.

    • Books by the proponents.
  • If there is so much to write about it, reading them might be useful.

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  • Books by the proponents.

  • Concept of “Generative” Time vs. Concept of Time as a Continuum of Events

    • The term “generative” is not clear, but it seems to refer to the concept of time as a measurable timeline/dimension.
    • When we try to measure ourselves against the passage of time, we feel our own imperfections and become trapped in a sense of oppression, experiencing a sense of defeat with each passing second. We end up losing the vital force that enables us to accomplish things. We become aware of our weaknesses and question why we are doing this, even after two hours have passed and the task is still not complete. This leads to a state of uncertainty and loss of the vital force. In contrast, the concept of a continuum of events seems to bring less anxiety. It may even signify a rhythm that produces calmness.

    • Although it’s a bit vague, it makes sense in a way.
  • The goal is to protect a 25-minute Pomodoro from internal/external interruptions.

    • When you feel like you’re about to be interrupted, you should be aware of it and try to break away from it.
      • When you successfully break away and return to the Pomodoro, mark it down.
      • By keeping records, you can think about how to reduce internal/external interruptions.
    • If you couldn’t break away, that Pomodoro is interrupted.
      • Rule: Pomodoros cannot be split.
        • This emphasizes the cost of interrupting (blu3mo).
  • Progress for each day can be measured in units of how many Pomodoros were completed.

    • The benefit of evaluating in terms of Pomodoros rather than “how many minutes worked” is that it motivates you to complete Pomodoros without interruptions (blu3mo).
    • I want to understand how many Pomodoros I can do in a day = how much I can concentrate and work.
      • In theory, if you work for 8 hours, you can do 16 Pomodoros, but in reality, it’s probably lower.
        • I want to measure this to accept that lower number.
  • Estimating the amount of work in terms of Pomodoros.

    • Thinking about how many Pomodoros a task will take to complete.
    • If the planned number of Pomodoros is not enough, record that too.
  • Matching the smallest unit of Pomodoro with the issues as mentioned in Start with the Issue might be a good idea.

  • It seems appropriate to set high-level generative time constraints for working with Pomodoros from this time to that time.

    • Conversely, consider using time in a second domain for everything else.
  • Overall impression- By working under a consistent system and recording various tasks, it becomes possible to reflect on and improve one’s work status.

    • This is referred to as “observation and feedback.”
    • By continuing this practice daily, individuals can grasp their own tendencies and adjust their start times or the quantity of tasks accordingly, allowing them to make schedule adjustments.