Why Pomodoro Doesn't Work (Better Alternative by an Efficiency Coach)
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Summary:
1. Set microgoal (eg. I will write 300 words in 1 hour)
2. Time your work and if you feel that you're at the 50% focus then take break
3. Take break for 1/3 to 1/4 of work time
4. Rest intentionally - Have a good break (eg. scrolling twitter is "bad" break)
* If you feel more tired do more active relexation (eg. mediating)
* Maintain flow state by doing something productive (eg. housework)
* Go for scroll outside recommended by Justin himself
Advice from me:
Generally get off you're device also video games aren't a good break
Note from Video:
The more we work inefficently the more we reinforce the habit
Thank you so much!
Great summary and advice!
I feel your comment was more helpful than the entire video tbh
Thanks for the summary.
Great.😇👍
Thanks for the summary, that last note is a real good reminder to start today!
Staying in the 'flow' state during breaks is key! So many of my productive days get derailed by taking those types of bad breaks you outlined.
I suppose scrolling twitter is also a flow state. It's just a flow state where you hit your head at the river bottom.
What do you like to do in those breaks? Derailed is the perfect word. Im also wondering if I should avoid heavy meals completely..
@Arjune Rajput Depends on when you study. Have heavy meals after you've finished studying for the day. Taking short walks while on your shorter study breaks is best; you can think about what you're studying whilst doing this.
I personally like 45 15 or 50 10. But when I can't be bothered to set timers/ pay attention to timers as the state of flow is inhibited I just go as long as I think a break is needed then I stop for one.
I try to work a spiral. I start off with something like 80 minutes on 20 off, 75 minutes on 25 off, 70 minutes on 30 off etc.
@@dixonhill1108 This one's an interesting method.
"Go as long as I think a break is needed." I used to do this too, but I've noticed burnout very quickly. Sometimes, "when I think I need a break" could be flawed. I end up thinking I don't need one _yet_ and just realize how tired I actually am later on when I finally take the break and struggle to get back to working. Maybe flow state method isn't for me.
I like your opinion in the point of did not make timer because you will pay attention to the timer and distracts your focus
Experiment first. This work great for people like me with ADHD
Great perspective, the only downside I would say is this revamped method definitely relies on a keen sense of introspection and instinctual connection to how tired you are. The main benefit is that you don't reach a plateau when the 25:5 gets too easy for you. Some great content here. Keep it up!
Yup there's a few steps to develop that internal calibration but it's necessary for a few techniques anyway.
This internal knowing can be developed through practice and repetition using a myriad of meditation techniques. Specifically, body scans followed by breath awareness can easily help us become aware of our fluctuating energy levels in real time. Yoga nidra, Vipassana, Vishoka meditation, some forms of Zazen, and MBSR body scans train us to become sensitive to all bodily sensations, including exhaustion and loss of focus.
@@letsdomath1750 Woww reallly?? Could you explain how you use this? It’d be really helpful for me
@@letsdomath1750 exblain
I feel it is similar to physical training, you build you self awareness with time and repetition
This is what I tend to do naturally, and always felt guilty about not using pomodoro the strict way. thanks helping me shed the guilt! now i feel like i'm actually doing what's right for me
I think if you really struggle with distractions, pomodoro is a good start, and once you can focus for longer you can switch to this method
Just my take
Agreed ... absolutely my strategy... Because not being able to focus on something we intentionally start in the first place, for even 25 minutes is a sign of lack of concentration habit by the brain.
Once at least 25 minutes is feasible than we can move higher. But a base of roughly around 20-30 mins is a practical baseline or cutoff.
Thank you for the tip!
agreed my dude, I had struggled to focus on my work beforehand and using the pomodoro technique has definitely helped me to focus with miniscule to no distractions at all! it really worked! it definitely is a good starter before doing the method in the video
For me it's less the distractions but energy. I get very tired when working on technical material
@@seetsamolapo5600 its similar, its all about emotions
Also, sometimes I find out that it takes me around 10 minutes to reach a deep level of focus, which can easily last for 40 to 50 minutes, but because I suddenly interrupted it with the rest, it actually consumed a lot more of my energy trying to re-focus. This happens specially when I'm studying languages, so it depends on the person and the subject.
I've noticed the same thing.
This comment is 5 months old, but I’d still like to suggest this to you. If you feel like you have entered a state of flow when working (meaning you’re really focused in what you’re doing) then you can just safely ignore the rest time at the moment and continue studying or working. You can then add those missed rest time to another rest period once you feel that you are ready to take a rest. But if you have already started doing that, then please ignore my reply.
@@FlameTheNexian Thank you! Yes, lately I've been relying more upon my own senses and getting to know the time it takes me to do things and not being so rigid with it. I think it's the best, but you need to develop your self-knowledge first.
Honestly, the technique that you've explained in this video was exactly what I learned the pomodoro technique was, for me the 25 min work - 5 min rest was just a framework. The only thing I think this video lacks is the differentiation of tasks that require a longer period of focus vs ones that don't need as much time.
This is my second video in this channel and I'm loving it so far, thanks a lot for sharing your work!
I think to differentiate tasks would need personal experience with doing the tasks coz we all operate at different speeds; with different intents and so on. In terms of focus use the 80/20 rule on which tasks to apply focus i.e do the 20% things that yield 80% of ur desired results not vice-versa
Here's what I do:
1. Study for 90 mins.
2. Pack up and move to another place just 15 mins. away (ie. Library to the student centre, to a nearby Starbucks, to a nearby McDonald's, back to the library, etc.)
3. Try active recall of what I just learned as I'm walking, and try to create a game plan for the next 90 mins. Nietzsche also took walks when he was stuck in his writing.
4. Repeat.
I usually aim for a certain number of study hours a day (eg. 6 hours a day for Finals) where I think I'm still effective. I try to gradually ramp it up when I'm just starting a course, so I know my capabilities. Sometimes I break it up, like 3 hours in the morning, 1.5 in the afternoon, and 1.5 at night or 1.5 hours in the morning, 3 in the afternoon, and 1.5 at night, depending on my energy level. The key is being aware of your own state of mind on whether it's excited or exhausted.
Damn, I'm going to implement what you stated. Been following the standard Pomodoro technique and I've noticed I perform better when I'm exceeding above the 25-minute mark since I don't lose my train of thought as easily, thanks.
Honestly, this was my natural way of appying the pomodoro technique. Whenever I research about better methods of study, pomodoro techniques are always there. Sadly or not, that method just didn´t work out for me, so I decided to personalized it. Basically I study as long as I can until I´m starting to feel burned out. After that, I took a break to clean or take a washer, a short walk functions too. Then I just repeat the process up until the point I chose before. Overall it´s working great for me, it´s better to be more plastic with my time and effort.
That seems to be the FlowTime Technique what are you doing.
That's great
any more tips you have ?
please do tell me
@@pwnuser2940 how many god-damn techniques are there? i swear there are like 500 hyper-specific techniques all about the same thing but just more complicated and convoluted
@@LP-kw3kj There are many techniques to chose and fit your study style / brain.
What works for me is 30/5 - it's my sweet focus spot. I tried other timers like 40/10 or 45/15 but to no success; I was getting tired way too fast. I usually take 10 minutes to get into the zone in the first pomodoro, then I get almost instant focus in the next pomodoros. This is possible only because I don't do much in the pauses: I drink water, take a leak, I stretch, then I begin another pomodoro.
I feel that Pomodoro works for me because I really get distracted. It acts like a box for me that I need to tick. I need structure. Thinking of this other way just stresses me. But kudos to whoever can do it.
Same, especially for more boring things. When I'm interested though, my state of flow last a while. 40 mins to 2 hrs probably. Then if I'm tired or need a break Ive been starting to realise it, and Ive already done so much :)
This video is amazing. I hate all the videos that say "pomodoro is great, do pomodoro" (all med students btw), then i try it, and end up either working inefficiently for long, or stopping when i'm still going strong. This more flexible approach is much better, much more effective, and is how i do my studies. Works great as long as you don't let yourself take too long breaks or stop early.
This video needs more views. Love it. Nice vid.
Your videos are insanely useful and thoroughly thought through, your channel is actually the most underestimated thing of all time. it's sad how "productivity videos" with "quick study hacks" that just tell people what they want to hear is getting more attention and popularity than videos like these: what we REALLY need to hear.😐
SO DAMN TRUEEEEEEEEEE! SO UNDERRATED! AMAZING CONTENT ALWAYS
Hi, Justin. I use a variation of this technique to schedule my afternoon activities. Since I started using it, my productivity and quality of life has significantly improved. I started using a timer for my cello practice for 30 minutes. That has improved my technical ability. I take short rest periods to take care of housekeeping. Then, I time the studying for each course, physical exercise, etc. I had heard of Pomodoro from a piano tutor on You Tube, Jazer Lee. He uses it to learn a piece of piano music. You time your self for 10 minutes for the right hand, then 10 minutes for the left hand. Then time them together. I also break down difficult pieces like etudes on the cello to small chunks, allocate more time for the more difficult passages. Micro goal setting has been very effective. Thanks so much for the ideas.
I use the pomodoro technique as a guide. When working with a book through which I want to progress, I pretty soon know how much I can get done in 25 minutes. If I finish early I spend the remaining time reviewing the text. If I'm not quite finished with the section, I'll go a little longer.
I think it's better to stop before you are tired because the material you are trying to learn while tired won't sink in the way the previous material did. Better to stop too soon than to carry on too long.
I agree with you that associations are really important. To illustrate. some examples:
I) Trying to learn the Mandarin word for MSG, which is wèi jīng. There is no simple correlation between the two. If you just try to memorize by rote, it will be very difficult to retain. However, if you think to yourself "Many people feel that MSG is harmful and, in a sense, they are "Waging war" against MSG, that will remind you that 'wèi jīng.' is the Mandarin word for MSG (monosodium glutamate).
II) What does citrate look like? How do you remember a molecule. If you know about Cassiopeia, you could use that to remind you. Why because the constellation looks like a big W in the sky. Otherwise you can just remember a W with a projection in the middle with CO2's on all the ends and on O in the middle - much easier to visualize than you might think and you can go through the whole Krebs cycle this way.
III) How to remember e to several decimal places. It is hard to describe without a visual picture but I'll try. Imagine a cube. How many faces do you see at once? 3. What is 3 cubed? 27. Okay, let's start with 2.7. What then (and this part you need to memorize)? Imagine 1828 written on a face of the cube. You then rotate the cube clockwise one turn to find 1828 written on it also. Now let's draw a diagonal line from the bottom left corner to the upper right. What angle does it form between the vertical side and the line? 45 degrees. And the entire angle ? 90 degrees, And the angle between the line and the bottom? 45 degrees again. Okay, lets halve that angle and raise it to the nearest whole number, i.e. 22.5 becomes 23. 2+3=5. How many faces can you see? 3. How many faces are there really? 6.
We have combined visual images to make a story. So, which is the easier way to remember that e is 2.71828182845904523536 to twenty decimal places? To try to learn by wrote or to make up a meaningful story that you can visualize in your head. Believe me, I don't have to review this. I will know it forever, just like if I visualize Truman Capote in his white hat and suit together with a mummy tells me that Truman was the 33rd president of the United States - a fact I will never forget. When they say a picture is worth a thousand words, they weren't kidding! Visualizing and associations with things you already know are the key to success!
This vid is very underrated. Very useful advices 🙏
1. ⏳ Pomodoro’s Limits - The rigid 25/5 intervals don’t suit everyone’s focus rhythm, often leading to breaks at inefficient times.
2. 💡 Custom Work Blocks Based on Efficiency - Work until your efficiency drops to around 50%-you’ll notice slower pace, more mistakes, or fading focus. This is the ideal time for a break.
3. ⏱ Effective Breaks - Rest for about 1/3 to 1/4 of your work time. Choose active relaxation (like a walk or light chores) over passive scrolling, which doesn’t really recharge focus.
4. 🌅 Daily Rhythm Adaptation - As focus naturally declines later in the day, adjust work intervals accordingly, aiming for shorter sessions if needed.
5. 🎯 Set Clear Goals - Start each block with a specific goal to stay purpose-driven and maximize concentration.
6. 🔑 Key Insight: Justin’s approach avoids rigid timing, emphasizing efficient work by tuning into your natural focus level, which helps build habits of high-quality, sustained productivity.
Why is this channel so underrated.
I think your videos are more useful and kinda realistic than other productivity gurus' videos.
This video was sooo helpful bc I've used the pomodoro technique for studying 10 hrs a day for months, but now, I can't even go near it bc I'm so drained just thinking about it. This is so much more healthy and intuitive for me and I believe I'll be much more productive than before. Thank u so much!
Justine, Im just blown away by this channel.
I got serious about my life quite late and now am hungry to make amends.
This channel is one of the most amazing finds for me.
Thank you!
On good days I usually just trust my body and take breaks when I'm tired (around an hour into studying). On bad days I have no self regulation, which is why I liked the video!
why choose? I had the same struggles, but I did also have up and downs, even during the same day. Sometimes I was studying or working at the park, others at home or with buddies. The app I did develop is, in fact, embedded with feedback loops: when I'm not distracted or interrupted, my focus time extends (up to 50 mins). On the opposite, the app does reduce the timer. And this is reiterating, so really flexible. Plus, I got the idea to include stretching and light physical movements in between focus, with the longer rest having a short mindfulness session into that. In the end, we do need to listen to our body and brain and adapt our time accordingly. Starting with a "fixed" approach may be valid in some circumstances but completely wrong in others.
Hello Justin, I find your videos interesting, my encouragements.
I just want to comment on the rest part. I think the best recovery approach is to not do anything and leverage the Brain Default Network, also called the brain's dark energy. In my case, it is lying, and listening to music, or walking. Walking has the additional benefit of stimulating neurogenesis. But I would not recommend using any mental energy "focusing" on doing things as you proposed. Even if what you do is not stressing, you are still depleting your willpower. Otherwise, I do pretty much agree with everything said for the working time.
I've been using the pomodoro technique for years. Like many others, I ended up doing something similar. I list what I want to do during the day, which can change along the way. I work 25 minutes on a task. When the timer rings, if I feel good enough, I go on and if not, I take a break. If I skip several breaks, I adjust the next one accordingly. Then, I use the 25-minute pomodoro as a unit of measurement to plan my days and weeks. Every day, I note the productive time worked, outside meetings and such, and the number of pomodoro completed. With a simple calculation, I get an average of pomodoro per hour available. When the time comes to set a goal for the week or the day, this number is a surprisingly effective measure. Sometimes I do a little more and sometimes a little less, but in the end everything balances out. Obviously, this system only works with units of fixed length. If I get interrupted, I discard the pomodoro. This way of managing my time has been of great service. I hope it helps others too. Great video, thanks!
I like the use of music in this video. Also, the nice decor of the room and restrained use of visuals.
Great idea!! Sometime 25 minutes is not enough when I started something because my focus is still razor edge, but pomodoro technique forced me to rest and dulled my concentration on the second run.
This is a great video. I've been hugging onto the Pomodoro technique since it was the only way I could study since before I always burnt myself out.
I like this video! I have been experimenting with the 52/17 rule, and I love it. I think that time work really works for me.
I'm interested in trying this out. I really do not like the Pomodoro technique because it only works for light tasks that are generally much more repetitive and mundane, and to me, it feels like a waste. Most of the toughest work for people are not repetitive and mundane, like catching up with emails or reading a book out of curiosity. Instead, they are strenuous tasks that require a deep level of focus just to initiate - things that you don't want to do because they take a lot of time and mental energy.
God bless you! Thank you Jesus, thank you Justin for the wisdom.
Okay, I've had a few drinks and I'm feeling talkative. Here's an important topic - memory vs IQ. Did you know that one study says that the IQ range of medical doctors is from 105 to 132. I have seen elsewhere 109 to 'the sky's the limit'. What does this mean? Obviously, you don't have to be especially smart to become a doctor. However, you can bet that the 109 crowd have excellent memories and work really hard. Medical knowledge requires a lot of memorization, which is why graduate doctors forget 80% of what they learn in medical school. But, I ask you, which would you rather have, a doctor who remembers everything or a doctor who can look at your symptoms and analyze them to come up with a course of treatment?
People with great memories do well in high school and get into good classes at university. However, at university things are different. You get the feeling that in every exam you are doing an IQ test over and over again. Why? Because that's how they weed out the people who only have good memories. I remember one exam in microbiology where all the would-be doctors were present. Forty per cent failed. I had barely studied but I was the only student to get 100%. Why? Because the exam gave you all the information you needed to answer the questions. You were only required to think to work out the answers. Memory was of no use in this exam. If you were not able to reason out the answer, you failed. Those who merely had good memories were weeded out. Of course this does not mean that memory counts for nothing. Everything you can do to improve your ability to remember things helps. Even the smartest people still need to remember things.
This is the best studying channel on UA-cam.
At long last. This "technique" doesn't work if you keep demanding from your brain just to spend the same amount of time that you set from the beginning. Because your performance drops. But they just keep studying to the point of fainting because Mr. Pomodoro says so.
I like this guy, he is smart. I like people who question things which are considered immovable rules.
New suscriber here Justin! Greetings from a "country" called Argentina.. (I guess it’s a country)
The best thing to do between the sessions is to swing a kettlebell, do a couple of pushups and a handstand near a wall, to get the bloodflow going. Stay swole and smart.
Such good points, i love the “25 minutes is arbitrary” because I always was like “I’m barely in my flow”
So I took a similar approach to pomodoro as you!!
Keep it up man!
Its known as flowmodoro
I got spooked when you talked about "training" the brain to work in a suboptimal state when you work in a degraded state. That's interesting and motivating in itself. Great video,
Your circadian rhythm will also play into this - there will be a natural drop in ability to focus in the early afternoon for instance.
Here’s my contribution as someone with ADHD:
With adhd I get very obsessive when I do get myself focused.
So 25 minutes is too short for me to get a momentum going, all I can think about is how it doesn’t work and how my timer will be up soon anyways so I just shouldn’t bother.
For me I do about an hour and then take between 10-15 minutes depending on what I’m doing as a break (being on my phone or stretching my legs).
I can sit and work for hours, like yesterday I sat and did a writing job that was so interesting that I ended up doing it for 4 hours straight and didn’t even notice. But what ends up happening is that my brain will then expect it happening again next time and that’s just not possible. This way I’m giving it my all but then getting a good break from it in between to recoup.
Thanks, your suggesions are very helpful. 🙏🏽I use Pomodoro, but always found myself adjusting the time of the work time and the break time. And not sure about adding the tasks, how does that work? I'll see if you have a video on that?
This was a very warm, non-judgemental, and insightful video. Thanks!
I has developed an system like that, now I know the right name for it, an a deep know on how to use it, thanks a lot!
I usually prefer do 90 / 30 mins, but if I got tired early, I do a break. Has some cases when I do more than 90 minutes of focused, but I avoid it
25 minute can train you focus for 25 min vs. an hour. I honestly would rather work with an 50 minute timer and 15 minute break timer.
I looooove that this actually takes into account that our brian is at different "levels" each day, and throughout the day. Like if we didn't sleep well, maybe we would take bigger breaks that day
Trying remember what I learn from the video
First set a goal "okay I will do this for 40 minutes"
You want to train ur brain having productive working
When ur energy goes down take a 1/3 or 1/4 break
40 mins 15 min break
When doing a break do something like walking, meditation not scrolling on them tik toks
Pretty good. I really was slogging it out even though I wasn't able to focus as much when I was tired but this seems like a good alternative. I'll try it out and let you know.
Great video! Totally agree, there is more than "only" applying Pomodoro. Especially the breaks are so so important. My favorite kind of breaks are mini yoga sessions or putting on my favorite song + dance and sing for some minutes. This helps me to get the blood flowing and release the overflow of energy I have in my body by sitting on my a$$ for too long.
Thanks for this great input! :)
I've tried pomodoro once. And I understand now, that at that time I needed more work time. Five minute breaks were too really short for my view. It was like being chased by the timer. So I dropped it without giving a second chance.
1. Rest 1/4 to 1/3 as long as your work interval.
2. Choose the length of the work interval that feels best depending on how much focus you have & the task.
That’s all you had to say
Your videos seem really very useful and effective...
Thanks a lot...
Personally I still stick to 30 min study and 5 to 15 min break where I give myself a treat. Works for me.
The fact that you're from NZ is craaaazy😁 Hello neighbour 🇼🇸
This is an intriguing idea. I'll try it since I've given up on the Pomodoro Technique because it's never worked for me despite how often I've tried it.
The flexibility point is very crucial, I've never really thought about it that much. That, you can adjust your work time depending on your tendency/mood to focus, that seems definitely way more reasonable than slogging through an unsuitable amount of time just to waste time due to inefficient work.
Brilliant!
I tried the pomodoro and I always felt more and more unproductive carring on.
Your point about making it flexible might really help me. tysm ily 😉
gonna try that and update after my study session.
I am a long break kind of person. I do 30 on 20 off. I can work for 12 hours straight while maintaining force (and getting house work done during the breaks) without feeling like I am burning out.
I have effective learning methods back then and I do well in academics but when the pandemic came i started developing bad habits that lead me to hating learning.
Now I'm recovering and trying to learn how to learn.
if I take a break whenever I feel tired then I will be feeling tired a lot.
but if I give myself an amount of time that I know I always can maximize, my mind does not fool me into thinking I need a break.
Like this is what i exactly did, when i was doing the way that was taught in this video, i was productive but when i didn't..... I lost this productivity....... But now i understood the difference thank you so muchh 😅 9:17
Keep studying only till knife ie blunt
Set micro goals
Active breaks: meditation
Walk
Mind maps
Omg you're a New Zealander?? You're literally my favourite study youtuber and I didn't even know you were from NZ as well. No wonder I couldn't point out what accent you had LOL
Oh ! This is the first time I'm seeing you ! And I really ♥ i love this amazing video 100% ! And besides I've been using this in my work and i will do this update
Honestly, I don't like setting micro goals, because when I study, and i have very good focus, sometimes I don't do the work i have planned. And I end up getting frustrated, and then I get upset. It is a lot easier for me to just simply focus on being focused, and when I get tired, I stop, and see how much I accomplished.
Hmmm, for me, I didn't know I was applying it tbh, I usually do 15/5 and that is what helps get a lot of work done for me
I try to set a different goal every new after every pomodoro cycle, I try to do another task and divert my attention else where
This guy is amazing and I've been struggling with this thought for long and thanks for thinking these things man!
Summary :
-> Set a microgoal
-> Feel tired => Do more meditation
-> Maintain your flow state by doing something productive
-> If you feel that you're at 50% focus -> let's take a break
45:10 is great for me, you just have to try different timers; also I'd recommend, if you have experience, to have the work / rest proportion at 5:1, it's how the original idea was
I think people can still benefit from the Pomodoro technique while applying what you say. That is, setting a personalized time for the Pomodoro, not the 25-5. You'll probably think I'm crazy but 8-5 pomodoros are working great for ME, (piano playing ) cause I'm building new habits, my end goal is to have 7 hours of work daily.
Justin, I love you! Thanks for this vid so much!
Brilliant video. Well done. I will apply this idea.
Very helpful and informative.
Also loving the fact that you're using music by !Lakey Inspired! in your video.
thank you man, really precious content
You are right we cant jump from thing to another we need to fouces on one thing
I start with 1-2 sessions where I study as luch as I can. Usually I can't go for more than 2 hours without a break. After that ,while my concentration starts slowing down i go by with 50-10 or 30-10 promodoro sessions to push mysef go more than 10' minutes without checking my phone.
Sounds smart. Either that, or smakl chunk up front, then the 2 hour 'hit it hard', then smaller intervals. For some, doing draining menial taks, the small chunk up front gets some started. I'm an ace procrastinator myself. I'm gonna play with versions of this method for my home office, which looks like a battle went on & nobody won. Best to you!
Pomodoro works to rest your eyes and stretch. When you're in your work period, you need to get out of social media, and even put your phone in plane mode to avoid distractions. But you need to periodically stand up, stretch and give your eyes a rest from the books or screens. I follow the 25 mins work, 5 mins stretch and rest loops.
What i do is try to do a 2 hour and 5 mins block for a particular subject w2oth 5 pomodoros. I do my best to skip breaks and go straight through trying to get one solid 1 hr 15 minute block tonstart. If i need a break ill limit it to just one at the 1 hr 15 min mark and finish with a 50 min push. Then ill take a longer break and switch subjects
UA-cam - how the hell am I supposed to know if this is a good video or not when there’s no like/dislike bar?!
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS , I JUST GET EXHAUSTED AFTER EVEN 30 min of STUDYING
I'd be interested to know what other things you consider examples of good/intentional breaks, there definitely is such thing as a bad break and scrolling is for sure a good example of that lol
Healthygamer How to focus could probably give you ideas of "bad breaks" but idk hope it helps xd
7:54 is kind of genius
Underrated channel
I use 45-15 or 90-30 😊
SOLID advice! Thank you!
Great channel and great info! Subscribed!
yes u are right!!!!! i will try this out from tomorrow
its purely random when i am efficient or not. im yet to find out a method how to be efficient. its just pure random. usually its 1-2 days per month that im efficient and productive and want to learn. in the other 28 days i have no willpower to learn etc.
You most likely have alot to work on.
extremely useful recommendations as usual 🔥
Great insight there Thank you.
what would you do to help a mind which has already been conditioned to inefficiency? this strategy doesnt really seem like it would work that well for me, because whenever i force myself to do work, my blade is already immediately dull. i almost constantly feel like i'm at the end of my rope, and for me, doing work is a matter of how much i feel like using willpower to fight past my lack of desire to be efficient. so this prevents me to gauge what my "50% focus" is.
i've been tested for adhd and I don't have it. i have depression and anxiety and im pretty sure i'm in the middle of a breakdown; and i have a feeling i might have chronic fatigue syndrome but i haven't ruled out enough things to be diagnosed with that.
Hey, I've noticed something similar. I am a university student and many of my courses focus on a final group project. Sometimes I feel like I am 'dull' before I have even gotten started, therefore I believe it is not even worth getting into the work. However, other days I find a sudden surge of ideas and energy and I capitalise on that and over the past few years I feel like I have conditioned my brain into efficiency by only working at my best even though some people may interpret me as just lazy but I deliver my work ahead of schedule and I fully stand by the quality of my work.
I have also noticed that during a day off I may book a room at the library for myself and commute there. This adds a layer of investment into your plans for studying both a financial investment (metro passes, petrol etc, and time it takes you to commute).
I do utilise the pomodoro method but I notice that sometimes the break timer comes at the peak of my creativity and I can not just quit working at the peak I may just forget my ideas while I grab a snack or a cup of tea. I tend to just skip the breaks until I reach a point where my creativity has fallen off and a 5-10minute break would be a good option for me to get some new perspectives.
Sometimes I also get these 'out of nowhere' light bulb moments when something just clicks together while I am sitting on the metro or waiting for the next class to begin and I write down the ideas. It could be something as small as a word that triggers these moments or someone mentions a theory which just ties it all together in my mind and helps me with writing my projects.
anty
If you have all these issues, the first thing you need to do is get professional help.
Many people on UA-cam would not be able to get enough details of your particular situation so a one-on-one session with a professional is necessary.
Great video Justin :) I've used a version of this with a flow state log
hey archer, which flow state log do u use?
I will suggest this study method to my students. It's good
I use the 50 minute and 10 minute break one ! I feel like that one is better
The "Flowdoro"
Justin Sung: "Why Pomodoro Doesn't Work"
Also Justin Sung: "Why the Pomodoro Technique REALLY Works"
Thank you so much justin :)
0:09 - Reference to a previous video on the Pomodoro Technique.
0:21 - The limitations of the Pomodoro Technique and the need for adjustments.
1:33 - The ideal time to work and rest depends on the individual and their goals.
2:10 - The importance of working at a high level of efficiency and focusing on productivity.
3:01 - The importance of stopping work when efficiency drops below 50%.
4:01 - The recommended amount of rest time based on the length of work.
5:11 - The importance of working consistently and strategically taking breaks.
6:05 - Suggestions for how to optimize breaks and maintain productivity.
8:15 - The challenge to try the suggested work/rest timing method.
9:04 - The effectiveness and enjoyment of the alternative technique.
imho, pomodoro will train our brain to focus faster, between session and take a break to avoid mental fatigue
Thank you man you are awesome!