Pomodoro Technique is Waste Of Time
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- If you don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the Pomodoro Technique. If you do live under a rock, here’s the lowdown: you set a timer for 25 minutes, work until it rings, then take a short break, and repeat. Sounds genius, right? Like those viral life hack videos everyone’s hyped about.
But when you dig deeper and look at what experts say, pomodoro is actually perhaps the worst technique out there.
Imagine you’re a donkey. Yup, a donkey. And there’s a carrot dangling in front of you, just out of reach. You walk towards it, but it keeps moving away. Now imagine instead of a carrot, it’s 25 minutes of grueling work, and instead of a reward, you get a measly 5-minute break. Sounds miserable, right?
Here’s where it gets scientific. Your brain runs on dopamine. It’s the neurotransmitter that drives you to seek rewards. Think of dopamine as your brain’s way of giving you a high-five. It promises fun, excitement, and the motivation to get things done. When you play video games or scroll through TikTok, it’s like your brain is getting a ton of high-fives. You’re getting dopamine hits left and right, and that’s why you can do these activities for hours without getting bored.
But studying or working on a project? You’re not getting those instant dopamine hits. Your brain isn’t receiving quick rewards.
Scientists ran an experiment with rats where they placed them in a box with a lever. When the rats pressed the lever, they got a dopamine hit, which made them feel good. Imagine this: the rats were so hooked on the dopamine hit that they’d keep pressing that lever non-stop, ignoring food and sleep. It’s kind of like when you binge-watch a whole season of a show in one night and can’t stop clicking "next episode."
But when researchers blocked dopamine, the rats lost all motivation-they wouldn’t even drink water unless it was put right in their mouths. This shows how crucial dopamine is for driving behavior. It is what makes you keep scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, always hunting for that next interesting post or funny video. The uncertainty of what you’ll see next keeps you hooked because your brain craves that next dopamine hit.
I’ve noticed this myself when I’m wasting time on social media. Sometimes, I delete the apps to stop the distraction, but then my hands still crave the scrolling motion. I end up on boring websites, like news sites, just to keep scrolling. We’re drawn to the random and uncertain things because they keep our brains engaged and excited.
This craving for quick dopamine hits is why long-term tasks like studying or working on a project feel so hard. They don’t provide the immediate rewards our brains are hooked on. Instead, you’re working toward long-term goals, like acing an exam or completing a big project, which don’t provide that instant dopamine rush.
Imagine you’ve been hitting the gym for weeks, expecting everyone to notice your gains, and no one says a word. You’ve put in all that effort, and your brain is anticipating a reward, like compliments or acknowledgment. When that doesn’t happen, it’s a letdown. The same thing happens with studying or working.
So, the Pomodoro Technique promises to give our brains that instant reward by offering a quick dopamine hit with a 5-minute break after 25 minutes of work. The idea is that by giving yourself these short breaks, you’re supposed to stay fresh and motivated.
But here’s the kicker-it’s actually training your brain to see work as the punishment and breaks as the reward. Think about it: after 25 minutes of “suffering” through a task, you get 5 minutes of bliss. Over time, this makes you dread the work periods even more because they’re just the painful steps you have to take to get to the good part-the break. Essentially, your brain starts associating the work with something negative and the break as the positive reward, making it harder to stay motivated during those 25-minute work sessions.
And that’s not even the worst part. When you use the Pomodoro Technique, you’re constantly interrupting your focus. Studies show that it can take up to 23 minutes to regain full concentration after an interruption. So, every time that timer goes off, you’re not just losing 5 minutes for a break; you’re also disrupting your flow and making it harder to get back into the groove.
Imagine you’re working on a project, and it usually takes you about 4 hours of focused work to complete it. If you decide to use the Pomodoro Technique, you set a timer for 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break. In theory, this should help you stay fresh and motivated, but let’s break down what actually happens.
In 4 hours, you can fit in 8 Pomodoros (25 minutes of work + 5 minutes of break = 30 minutes per cycle). That’s 8 cycles. But here’s the problem. Each time the timer goes off, you lose your flow and need around 23 minutes to regain full focus.
wow .... this just makes so much sense .
iam a 90s kid ... and from childhood , i was a really good student and loved studying different books and stuff ... but since the time of internet , i now find it difficult to enjoy studying . i try but it just feels so boring and i didnt know why it was like .
this clears up ... i gotta eliminate the quick dopamine rush activities
thank u .... may be u save my life ... thank u so much
maybe try using a stopwatch instead of a timer. when you feel like you're losing your focus, check the time you studied, divide it by 5 and do something else, preferably mundane. Like a walk. Or organising your desk. or cleaning your room etc.
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You got your point on the plate man, heard your thoughts on this famous pomodoro technique. Sounds real interesting.
How on earth am I the first one to see this video? Very nice. Keep on going!
Thank you! Will do!
Good video thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
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Just heard about this technique and I already know it sucks(at least for me)
I watched one video today, so I ended up watching all of your videos. I wish I had found your channel before my exam 🤍