Its great to associate an object to your study/work habit. I drink mate, an Argentinian drink everytime I study! When i make my mate, i know i have to focus.
@@mateo3021 Mate is solid. I tried it for a few weeks, but I ended up switching back to coffee. Though, I’ll give it another go. Since you drink Mate regularly, do you experience any stimulation/energy? Or is it more of a ritual.
The 5-Second Rule, as espoused by Mel Robbins. When you feel stuck, you sit and count back from 5. 5-4-3-2-1...and then treat that like a "blast off." It's a simple yet effective method to shift from thinking to doing.
I just schedule a long work block, say 3 hours. Within those three hours I just alternate between work and rest. For example, I start working and as soon as I notice myself losing focus, I stop and rest. My rest is hydrating myself or getting a small snack, and either laying on the floor doing nothing, or walking around doing nothing. I don’t check my phone or use other stimulus. The point of the break is rest, not stimulation. And doing it this way takes the guess work out. You simply take your break when you feel you’re losing focus.
Haha I've seen the issues with Pomodoro, but what I do instead is use a stopwatch and choose whenever I want to stop when I lose focus during the activity. I divide 'when' I stop by 5, then use that as my break. I think it was called free form pomodoro.
Sometimes bringing back your attention and forcing yourself to commit the activity may enhance your overall understanding and knowledge by "expanding" your neuroplasticity in your brain, this happen whether you're an adult or not
I tried this your way and I cranked out 1,541 words of my book today when my old average was 300 words. This works so good I can't thank you enough for sharing this method. I am feeling in the flow right now. I'm very proud of what I've done. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
@@MichaelRapadas I'm currently learning how to build iOS apps, and this video is the inspiration for my first-ever app. Seriously. Would you be okay if I made it with my own spin on it?
As someone with ADHD I can't distinguish between Hyper focus (as result of ADHD) and being in flow. But in hindsight I can always tell. Hyperfocus leaves me exhausted, while Flow doesn't.
To be honest, I saw the number of views and was about to skip. But then I decided to keep on watching. This is one of the best videos I've watched. I was doing the pomodoro technique using the 25/5 method for a total of 5 sessions. But you're absolutely right, it causes us to dip out of flow just as soon as we're getting into it. By implementing your progressive method of pomodoro, I was able to study for two sessions of 90 minutes each, totaling too about 3 hours. A huge improvement in focus and productivity was observed. Thanks man!
Quite frankly, I don't know how you have so few views! As someone who has been trying to get the Pomodoro techinque to work for years, this is revolutionary. Keep up the amazing content.
@@MichaelRapadas I'm an aspiring author with a chronic condition that causes my energy to fluctuate; I also have ASD. There is a lot of trauma associated with this. People would say, ' Everyone else has to do this too,' and 'your disability is not an excuse.' These interactions left me feeling like I had to push through things, which caused burnout. This technique allows me to listen to my body and still 'follow the rules', which my ASD appreciates too, lol.
I love your technique of getting into flow. I've been using the Pomodoro technique for 18 months... I started out using the 25/5 timeframe, but have iterated over time. Currently, i do 6-10 sets of 45/15. This works great for me. I use the first few 15 minute breaks to exercise, and the last few to rest my eyes, or veg on my phone. I get more done taking a 15 min break every hour than I used to get done taking no breaks at all. Game changing.
This looks like a very pragmatic version of Pomodoro. I followed the Pomodoro technique in the past and I had the same frustration that you pointed out when I was in the "flow". So happy I found this video. I must say that putting Huberman in the title and in the thumbnail is a fantastic idea. I might have scrolled past this video otherwise. Sub'd!
I like this approach, and the best quote form your video "We are not machines", that's pretty true. I wish if this idea be implemented in a mobile app or something like that, that would be great. Thank you for this information. Love from Sudan
This technique seems very good to me, and I have tried and tested many with myself. This one makes so much sense in so many ways that I can't even explain. Sorry if I sound strange, English is my second language.
Hi Mike, fantastic video! I think you’re super Pomo a good idea, of course it’s whatever works for us! I am in love with the 25 minute Pomodoro. I started early with David, Alan, getting things done, and have used quite a few time, blocking techniques, etc. Hearing someone else talk about their work, flow, state, their progress, and Pomodoro in an open, curious, humble is refreshing. You don’t sound like an expert, you just sound like a successful human sharing what works for you. And I like that. 🎉
Summary Notes: ## *Progressive Pomo - Instructions* 1. Pick the task you'll do 2. Start the timer for a 5 minute focus block. 3. After the focus block, log how you were feeling using a "flow rating" *a* If you're feeling distracted, take a break, then decrease your next focus block. *b* If you're experiencing *FLOW* , then extend your focus block without taking a break. *c* Else, take a 5-10 minute break and then increase your next focus block. ## *Flow rating* 1. I experienced *FLOW* 2. I felt highly focused. 3. My focus was good. 4. I felt distracted. ## *Key Tips* 1. Keep it *simple* 2. Keep your ratings *honest* 3. Start *small* If you're feeling especially lethargic, start off with 2 minutes instead of 5 minutes and see how you go from there. *The more resistance you feel there is to start, the shorter your focus block should be. edit: formatting
Tip: as a video creator. Music is slightly too loud and distracting. I appreciate the video, which is why I said something. EDIT: By the way, this progressive idea is fantastic...it's exactly what I need. I couldn't get into the 20-25 minute start off, but I'm sure I could do this. I also got involved in a project and then would have to shut down for a few minutes...it was very frustrating. Thank you!
Hey Mike! Thank you so much for sharing this content, it's been life changing to me! For years and years of practicing OG Pomos I could not get into focus, and I felt like there was something wrong with me because of my lack of concentration. I searched for a workaround to it, and Progressive Pomos have been so far so great for my study sessions! Please make more content, I'll be pleased to watch more of your videos!
Damn i have to say after watching this video and see the view count, it really sad that this video can't even reach 100k because the content and the representation is very good. Keep up the great work man.
Man, this was awesome. You made me a fan. You put your finger on all the problems I had with OG Pomo. I am gonna try the progressive pomo. I think it might take a few days to get used to.
Bro Bro Bro....keep up doing the good work. I don't know why your channel isn't growing, but the contents you post are awesome. Don't stop posting them ❤️
you said things i searching for it along time and while i am not searching i found your video and also i am usually i make youtube remove every reacomendations and home page by an extension on google but sometimes i open it and then i found your video with all this information that i am searching for ... thank you and i really wish allah guide you to islam because i will be happy to have some one like you among my religion and wants you to benefits from all advanteges of islam ... like you benefited me alot today .
Good Content. I've been using this for a while without giving it a name, Progressive Pomo is a nice name for it. The struggle for me is I don't use it everyday, I forget about this technique and I just push around my work, it does work when I use it, I should try an alarm for remembering technique or something else. This video helped me realise that, Thanks
Great to hear this! I thought it meant I wasn't disciplined enough to take the breaks, when I now realize I was in a flow state and wanted to keep going.
Thanks a lot , this content really deserves a lot more views and subscribers , I did not even realize how low subscribers and views the video had until I saw a comment . Really high quality content keep it up .
I realized I've been doing it anyways, like I set a timer for 50 minutes, and when it rings, if I want to keep working, I just restart it. Similarly, sometimes I would cut it short and take a break before. It's more about the mindset of sitting down and starting work than the strictly measured work/break cycle.
💯. That would be my experience too. I'd get to a point where I naturally wanted to keep going. (high momentum and motivation / flow), but it was inconsistent, especially when the project was difficult. So I allowed myself to use really tiny blocks to get up to that speed more reliably.
Unexpected takeaway: setting a short timer gives me a taste for the frustration of the alarm…it’s like it ignites a fire to build up to the longer blocks. I guess having a taste of the flow being broken even in that short period helps remember that it can exist at all….Thanks for this fresh perspective.
Interesting take, I'll definitely incorporate it. One thing that gets me into flow or so I've noticed is when I do take a break I watch videos at a higher playback speed which for me lowers resistance to get to work and triggers the flow state much faster, I encourage people to give it a shot... I typically set playback to around 1.5x to 1.75x. Nice vid
Sometimes I don’t have an issue with flow, I have a problem with hyper fixating. Sometimes I have to use the timer to move to additional responsibilities or I will stay in the flow state all day,…..I have several businesses and responsibilities. I have to break them down into super focused 15 min and flow state 2 hour blocks. But I understand what you are saying. This is great stuff.
Superb!! THIS is exactly the reason why I have not used Pomodoro in the past. I would take way longer to get into focus and every break would induce a context switch. 💯💯💯💯💯
Agreed, especially on the context switching. Even if our schedules fall into 30 min increments, life doesn't fall precisely into those boxes. Things come up. Life is dynamic.
In fairness, I have not heard the original Pomodoro technique described in a manner that was quite so rigid. 25 minutes is not some required time block; I always understood it as adaptable to circumstances. But I like your technique of evaluating, and making the time blocks more flexible in the moment. We know our own state of mind and what will work in the immediate sense.
Very good video. I have own tweaked pomodoro technique. When that alarm goes off and I'm in a flow, I keep going until that flow loses steam. THEN I go on break. It's why I actually do 20*-10, with the asterisk of course referring to givng myself a minimum of 20 minutes to progress into work flow. Worse comes to worst, I make adjustments to not just to the technique, but my positioning and surroundings. The trick is not to rely solely on pomodoro or any variation of it. There are other factors as well. Anyways, your technique is still very interesting and might implement it. Thanks for the insightful video!
I also didn’t find 25:5 to work so I changed from 25:5 to 52:17 and became more productive. I saw 52:17 from one of the videos on youtube too and found it to be a good fit for my productivity. 52 minutes get me into the flow and 17 minutes is perfect for a break. But thanks for your idea. I will try it when I dont find 52:17 working for me anymore.
This is basically how I did pomodoro I always just thought the 25mins was a just short enough target for focused time, that it would get me started, but if I was going good when 25mins was up I would just carry on. Most of the time I found pomodoro helped me start as I knew I could take a break after 25mins and not forcing my self to work for an undefined long amount of time. I think I will try the short timings based on how distracted I feel rather than sticking to 25mins that's a good adjustment
This is a bit complicated approach. I think that we are wasting too much time about thinking how to do this how to do that...Simply start learning and when you feel distracted and losing attention, take a break 5-10 minutes clearing your mind (just do not take phone or watch TV...). After the pause start again learning until your next distraction. It is simple as that. I agree with you about Pomodoro for the same reason; if you caught that flow just do not let it escape! That's it folks.
Haven’t tried this yet but I have adhd & it already is difficult & inefficient the time it takes until the point I reach of ACTUALLY doing the work, so I think for ppl with this same issue it will actually accelerate that process more smoothly without starkly working against those tendencies
This is why a count up timer > count down timer. The worry over getting it done in a specific time blocks you from entering "flow state" whereas count up timers help to schedule how long the active recovery should be after the long work session.
Hi there, if I hyperfocus I DO NOT WANT a break, I write down my to do list, then times to do them by, then I try beat the times so I get to watch Disney Plus!❤❤❤
Will give this a shot! My biggest problem was not having the willingness to commit to the session! There is a some type of internal resistance to setting to timer to 25 or 50 mins (or whatever your block looks like) but not having to commit to any exact time-block might make things ez!
If thought of as focus and rest then it can be challenging. I coach focus then rejuvenate, reflect and react. This allows for the technique that you elude to with non-sedentary blood flowing time, reflection of BOTH your goals an the Pomodoro method and then reacting to what you learned to improve. Doing something for the sake of doing it can seem pointless, so be agile about it and up your game.
I failed in OG Pomodoro, too. I also am not a robot. I also like flexible and adaptive things and don't like fixed rules. So, I like this video cause makes sense to me. Thank you for your sharing.
This criticism is backwards from Hemingway's technique! He recommended exactly to quit while you're in a flow state -- which leaves you hungry to return to the work, spending your break time thinking about the work. If you only quit when you're feeling frustrated/blocked/tired, you're potentially more likely to distract yourself from returning to the work. I don't use Pomo technique anymore except to brute-force grindy workloads -- e.g. writing a ton of copy -- but otherwise I tend to practice until I'm feeling really ahead, and then take a break.
Hey Michael! 🌟 Thanks for this awesome content. 🙌 I used to think something was wrong with me when Pomodoro didn't always work. 😅 But you're so right, it's about finding the right timing for each task and energy level. 🕒⚡ Your insights have been eye-opening! 🤩 Now, I feel more empowered to adapt the technique to suit my needs. 👍 Keep up the fantastic work! 🙏💪 10:0310:03
Thank you, Mike ! I was planning to start using Pomodoro, but I will use your method instead. It seems so logical and like more tolerant towards our feelings and energy. I love the progressive side of it.
Also... if you’re looking to TM or make IP the rating maybe consider "distracted, okay/steady, focused, flow." I also like the tip of more resistance = shorter blocks. That's cleaning and cooking for me.
For me: The structure is the same: Work - Rest - Repeat However, your work period should be proportional to how focused and willing to work you are. And, when you are on the flow, skip rests and keep working as long as you can.
This video is really good, I am so distracted that almost nothing helped me until I found pomodoro is a technique to get u into flow, for me I was/am finding 25 min sometimes get really annoyed thing coz u entered in a flow state and u have to stop, I find as a habit building it is good as it remove fricition but now I find it annoying and like humberman said, we r not machines, I like to use pomodoro as a kick starter, sometimes (like now my 25 min has been spend watching this video coz I didn't feel the flow yet) and u make it great point, not all time it is gonna be the same. great video.
nice, I've been using my own version of pomodoro for the past 5 years. I found that my brain works best in 90 minutes burst, so I design my life around this: I usually work for around 90 minutes, then rest for 15-30 minutes (walking around 2k-2.5k steps during rest time). repeat 2 more times, & call it a day. super productive!
What if you have to go to the toilet within those 90 minutes? That's why I like pomodoro, because you can go to the toilet, brew coffee in those 5 minutes and then continue. Of course you can skip the breaks if you feel like it, too.
How cool is it that shortly after 7:27 he stretches out his arm and birds come flying perpendicular to his arm right that second. Idk, small cute detail I noticed.
I really like this method. Sometimes after the 25 minutes, I want to continue and taking a break breaks that flow state… I also have moments after the 25 minutes where I’m overrr it and I have to reset with a lower amount of time. I will definitely be incorporating this in my time with the Pomodoro method
New to this and this is helpful. A friend introed me to Focus Station and it had 25/5, 50/10, etc. I can see wher ethe timer might get you off. Tasks like cleaning seem like 25/5 for me. But work... unh uh. Thats a solid 50/10 or what not. Definitely trying to figure out progressive pomo for flow. I like the rating thing. Thanks.
Fun fact, the Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. He named the technique 'Pomodoro' after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used to track his work intervals
Saw the title yesterday > Subbed > Watched the video today > liked. I’ve recently learnt a technique from Demir Bentley. You write “50 minutes” on a post-it and turn it into money currency. If you were focused for 50 minutes congrats, if you could endure only for 25 minutes, you tear that paper down into two pieces. I can’t remember if Demir keeps those paper around afterwatds, but I keep them in front of me in a box for a week to see how many 25 or 50 minutes I have worked. I combined this with 10 minutes rule and whenever I want to check my phone I tell myself “Not now but in ten minutes.” I don’t say no to my brain but later. Also I don’t set a timer. I write on the paper the time I started. Say I started at 15.00 If I’m distracted I check the time and see it’s 15.45 I tell myself “5 minutes more” and if I forgot about that 5 minutes thing, I go on. Say the next time I check it was 16.05, I say “10 minutes” more :D Works like a charm for me. :D
Interesting! I haven't heard of that technique before. I like the fact that you have a way to quantify your focus (box at the end of the week). If you don't use a timer or alarm, does that mean you need to keep checking the time as you're working?
It's good to get a debate going on this subject. I'm using a timer rather than pomodoro. I use it through the day to stop me spending too much time on noise. I also use it productively. My watch pomodoro wants me to take a break. So I find a watch timer works for me. I'm shocked sometimes how quickly time vanishes. I'm using my timer now to do my wind down for the night and get to bed now when it goes off. Otherwise late at night we just get "sucked in", and then time magically accelerates and your an hour past your optimal bedtime for the next day full sleep.
honestly, i think if i give my self small pomodoro blocks at the start, and allow myself to take breaks, i just wont have the dicipline to get myself into flow. the OG Pomo i think works for me, because it's structured.
Awesome - thank you so much. I personally like to support flow by creating a nice atmosphere and reduce distractions - especially switch off all notifications. Sometimes add a small meditation and play inspiring instrumental music or Sound Engineered Tracks that stimulate Brain Activity and Focus (i love the tracks from iAwake). Further prepare the workspace with drinks and a supportive structure.
The important part for me is getting started and push myself moving. OG pomodoro works for me fine. And Sometimes I am extending session couple of minutes hence maybe I am middle of the sentence etc. The simple is the best 😉
7:06 I think you said you take a break after 10m but it doesn’t show in the chart ? Also once you’re in that flow state, is there a time you recommend working til before you take an actual break, or is the goal to just work as long as you can go for once you’re in flow & no longer need breaks? I have adhd & I find myself working on something excessively long when I get into it (it would seem I do in fact hyperfocus). Part of the problem is it takes me soo long to complete tasks unfortunately, so I take a really long time as always & push myself until it is done. But sometimes it’s on something I only intended to do some work on for like 2 hours tops, but instead of moving on & starting what I really need to do, I’m so into what I’m currently doing i become very resistant to stopping & I can’t pull myself away. Sometimes I work on something til like 3-4am & end up skipping dinner. I know this isn’t healthy but at the same time I’m constantly failing to accomplish anything which feels awful & I just wanna check things off when I finally have that motivation. Do you have any advice on this? I think it’s also why I run late sometimes, if I’m trying to squeeze in a task beforehand that takes longer than I had hoped but I’m almost done… I always push it with another 5-10m so that I can check off that task but inevitably run 5-10m late🤦♀️
Good tips to do an experiment. Honestly, you guys need only two things to be highly focus that are a clear task and deadline for each task. That’s it. Do not be overcomplicated !! The REAL flow state is hard to get into, it’s only happened to me 4 times in my life.
Huberman says flow should be your intent when you want to get work done. Flow is not the state to aim for for learning and plasticity however. Something to bear in mind. Great vid though, gave me the courage to break the 25 mins barrier which often comes up when I'm just getting into the work.
Glad you’re breaking through. Flow is awesome. I wanna double click into the learning and plasticity part. I recall Huberman mentioning that you need to be in some state of discomfort for plasticity. Is that what you’re referring to?
@@MichaelRapadas He says '... flow is an expression of what we already know how to do' here: ua-cam.com/video/hx3U64IXFOY/v-deo.html Seeking discomfort sounds like it's a good indicator you're prepping your nervous system for plasticity.
How do you get into flow?
Its great to associate an object to your study/work habit. I drink mate, an Argentinian drink everytime I study! When i make my mate, i know i have to focus.
@@mateo3021 Mate is solid. I tried it for a few weeks, but I ended up switching back to coffee. Though, I’ll give it another go.
Since you drink Mate regularly, do you experience any stimulation/energy? Or is it more of a ritual.
Buy a super expensive nootropic, so now u have to commit to work if u want to reap it's benefits😢
The 5-Second Rule, as espoused by Mel Robbins. When you feel stuck, you sit and count back from 5. 5-4-3-2-1...and then treat that like a "blast off." It's a simple yet effective method to shift from thinking to doing.
I have all of these colorful pills...
I just schedule a long work block, say 3 hours. Within those three hours I just alternate between work and rest. For example, I start working and as soon as I notice myself losing focus, I stop and rest. My rest is hydrating myself or getting a small snack, and either laying on the floor doing nothing, or walking around doing nothing. I don’t check my phone or use other stimulus. The point of the break is rest, not stimulation. And doing it this way takes the guess work out. You simply take your break when you feel you’re losing focus.
smart
Exactly what I do, to the teeth. Nothing works better than that, for several reasons
100% This is what successful people do.
This works for some people but not everyone
When do you end your break?
Haha I've seen the issues with Pomodoro, but what I do instead is use a stopwatch and choose whenever I want to stop when I lose focus during the activity. I divide 'when' I stop by 5, then use that as my break. I think it was called free form pomodoro.
Sometimes bringing back your attention and forcing yourself to commit the activity may enhance your overall understanding and knowledge by "expanding" your neuroplasticity in your brain, this happen whether you're an adult or not
I tried this your way and I cranked out 1,541 words of my book today when my old average was 300 words. This works so good I can't thank you enough for sharing this method. I am feeling in the flow right now. I'm very proud of what I've done. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Hell yeah. It's all because you showed up and bet on yourself. You deserve to feel proud.
How do you only have 200 subs?? This content is gold!
Made my day. Really needed this 🙏🏼
@@MichaelRapadas I'm currently learning how to build iOS apps, and this video is the inspiration for my first-ever app. Seriously. Would you be okay if I made it with my own spin on it?
LGTM. :)
Also, I'd love to help you beta test.
Nah for real keep up the great work man!
I was thinking the same I want to edit like him!
As someone with ADHD I can't distinguish between Hyper focus (as result of ADHD) and being in flow. But in hindsight I can always tell. Hyperfocus leaves me exhausted, while Flow doesn't.
To be honest, I saw the number of views and was about to skip. But then I decided to keep on watching. This is one of the best videos I've watched. I was doing the pomodoro technique using the 25/5 method for a total of 5 sessions. But you're absolutely right, it causes us to dip out of flow just as soon as we're getting into it. By implementing your progressive method of pomodoro, I was able to study for two sessions of 90 minutes each, totaling too about 3 hours. A huge improvement in focus and productivity was observed. Thanks man!
This comment really made my day. Thanks for giving this a real shot and playing the upside.
Quite frankly, I don't know how you have so few views! As someone who has been trying to get the Pomodoro techinque to work for years, this is revolutionary. Keep up the amazing content.
Thanks. I'd love to know how it integrates for you.
@@MichaelRapadas I'm an aspiring author with a chronic condition that causes my energy to fluctuate; I also have ASD. There is a lot of trauma associated with this. People would say, ' Everyone else has to do this too,' and 'your disability is not an excuse.' These interactions left me feeling like I had to push through things, which caused burnout. This technique allows me to listen to my body and still 'follow the rules', which my ASD appreciates too, lol.
I love your technique of getting into flow. I've been using the Pomodoro technique for 18 months... I started out using the 25/5 timeframe, but have iterated over time. Currently, i do 6-10 sets of 45/15. This works great for me. I use the first few 15 minute breaks to exercise, and the last few to rest my eyes, or veg on my phone. I get more done taking a 15 min break every hour than I used to get done taking no breaks at all. Game changing.
Thanks for sharing what's working for you. That's what it's all about.
This looks like a very pragmatic version of Pomodoro. I followed the Pomodoro technique in the past and I had the same frustration that you pointed out when I was in the "flow".
So happy I found this video. I must say that putting Huberman in the title and in the thumbnail is a fantastic idea. I might have scrolled past this video otherwise. Sub'd!
Wow. It's really cool to implement science-based tools in your everyday life. Keep going, your content deserves more than 200 subs. Adore Huberman)))
Can't get enough Huberman. So many protocols to try!
loved the way u explain with a bit humour when u are understanding something and a funny things pop up it helps me to remember it more , nice MIKE
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I like this approach, and the best quote form your video "We are not machines", that's pretty true. I wish if this idea be implemented in a mobile app or something like that, that would be great. Thank you for this information. Love from Sudan
This technique seems very good to me, and I have tried and tested many with myself. This one makes so much sense in so many ways that I can't even explain.
Sorry if I sound strange, English is my second language.
Give it a try!
Hi Mike, fantastic video! I think you’re super Pomo a good idea, of course it’s whatever works for us! I am in love with the 25 minute Pomodoro. I started early with David, Alan, getting things done, and have used quite a few time, blocking techniques, etc.
Hearing someone else talk about their work, flow, state, their progress, and Pomodoro in an open, curious, humble is refreshing. You don’t sound like an expert, you just sound like a successful human sharing what works for you. And I like that. 🎉
Thanks Chris!
In spite of the video content, you have made an amazing video production, very satisfying to see! Congrats
Much appreciated
Similar to Atomic Habits method, start small and everyday
Summary Notes:
## *Progressive Pomo - Instructions*
1. Pick the task you'll do
2. Start the timer for a 5 minute focus block.
3. After the focus block, log how you were feeling using a "flow rating"
*a* If you're feeling distracted, take a break, then decrease your next focus block.
*b* If you're experiencing *FLOW* , then extend your focus block without taking a break.
*c* Else, take a 5-10 minute break and then increase your next focus block.
## *Flow rating*
1. I experienced *FLOW*
2. I felt highly focused.
3. My focus was good.
4. I felt distracted.
## *Key Tips*
1. Keep it *simple*
2. Keep your ratings *honest*
3. Start *small*
If you're feeling especially lethargic, start off with 2 minutes instead of 5 minutes and see how you go from there.
*The more resistance you feel there is to start, the shorter your focus block should be.
edit: formatting
Thanks
how long should breaks be lol
So i wondering if the time go off and i feel ok so still i gonna take a break. And yes how long
Yo this is amazing, can’t believe this is the first time I see you. Thanks man!
This changed my studying for the better! Thank you for making this video! 🙏💪
Tip: as a video creator. Music is slightly too loud and distracting. I appreciate the video, which is why I said something.
EDIT: By the way, this progressive idea is fantastic...it's exactly what I need. I couldn't get into the 20-25 minute start off, but I'm sure I could do this. I also got involved in a project and then would have to shut down for a few minutes...it was very frustrating. Thank you!
Thanks for the heads up! Happy to hear your catching flow more easily.
I was thinking the same thing👍
Hey Mike! Thank you so much for sharing this content, it's been life changing to me! For years and years of practicing OG Pomos I could not get into focus, and I felt like there was something wrong with me because of my lack of concentration. I searched for a workaround to it, and Progressive Pomos have been so far so great for my study sessions! Please make more content, I'll be pleased to watch more of your videos!
Nothings wrong with you! Good on you for hunting for the method that fits your setup.
Love the video Mike! Very insightful, can't wait to try this approach. Hope your channel blows up!!
Ur content is gold bro, and ur sense of humour and editing is too good to go unnoticed.
Really needed to hear this! Thanks.
I'm Grace, from Nigeria, thank you so much. I really found this helpful and easy to understand. Love you soooo much.
I didn't think this was a small channel, you need more subs fr
:) We'll get there. Thanks for watching!
Everything about this video (from Content to Editing) is AWESOME! Deserves much more views bruh!!
Otw
This is so insightful damn. Keep making content like this
Thanks Akhilesh!
Thanks! I got value out of this video. Loved the progressive Pomodoro technique. Keep up the good work!
Thank You for this, this makes so much sense, definitely going to try this out!
Damn i have to say after watching this video and see the view count, it really sad that this video can't even reach 100k because the content and the representation is very good. Keep up the great work man.
Yo, thanks!
Really liked this, man! Clearly explained, nicely edited, interesting ideas. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
Thanks for stopping by!
Man, this was awesome. You made me a fan. You put your finger on all the problems I had with OG Pomo. I am gonna try the progressive pomo. I think it might take a few days to get used to.
How did it work/not work for you?
Great video, really good adaptation. You deserve more views. I already know this will really help my productivity. WIll watch all of your other vids.
Bro Bro Bro....keep up doing the good work. I don't know why your channel isn't growing, but the contents you post are awesome.
Don't stop posting them ❤️
Wow! I was canceling my rest stops and judging myself for being unhealthy... thank you for this video!
Thanks. This one was on point. I have been experimenting with pomodoro recently and came to similar conclusion.
I think everyone ends up making Pomodoro work for them in one way or another. At least, I hope that's the case.
This is the most helpful protocol of this type. It's an amazing video, thank you.
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Good Content. I've been using this for a while without giving it a name, Progressive Pomo is a nice name for it. The struggle for me is I don't use it everyday, I forget about this technique and I just push around my work, it does work when I use it, I should try an alarm for remembering technique or something else. This video helped me realise that, Thanks
Solid video, Mike! Editing is top notch and the content is super useful, will definitely try to implement
Let me know how it lands for you. I'm curious to find out if it's as effective for everyone else.
The video quality is insanely
Good and content!
Thanks!
Great to hear this! I thought it meant I wasn't disciplined enough to take the breaks, when I now realize I was in a flow state and wanted to keep going.
Thanks a lot , this content really deserves a lot more views and subscribers , I did not even realize how low subscribers and views the video had until I saw a comment . Really high quality content keep it up .
I realized I've been doing it anyways, like I set a timer for 50 minutes, and when it rings, if I want to keep working, I just restart it. Similarly, sometimes I would cut it short and take a break before. It's more about the mindset of sitting down and starting work than the strictly measured work/break cycle.
💯. That would be my experience too. I'd get to a point where I naturally wanted to keep going. (high momentum and motivation / flow), but it was inconsistent, especially when the project was difficult. So I allowed myself to use really tiny blocks to get up to that speed more reliably.
Unexpected takeaway: setting a short timer gives me a taste for the frustration of the alarm…it’s like it ignites a fire to build up to the longer blocks. I guess having a taste of the flow being broken even in that short period helps remember that it can exist at all….Thanks for this fresh perspective.
Whoa. I never thought of it that way before. And yes, the alarm going off can be used to multiply the drive forward.
Interesting take, I'll definitely incorporate it. One thing that gets me into flow or so I've noticed is when I do take a break I watch videos at a higher playback speed which for me lowers resistance to get to work and triggers the flow state much faster, I encourage people to give it a shot... I typically set playback to around 1.5x to 1.75x. Nice vid
Sometimes I don’t have an issue with flow, I have a problem with hyper fixating. Sometimes I have to use the timer to move to additional responsibilities or I will stay in the flow state all day,…..I have several businesses and responsibilities. I have to break them down into super focused 15 min and flow state 2 hour blocks. But I understand what you are saying. This is great stuff.
Deep flow for 2 hours feels amazing when it's happening. But when I come out of it, sometimes it's so disorienting - so much that it hurts.
Finally, someone is talking about focus and that makes sense. By the way, I am distracted now 😅, which led me to your content. Thanks for sharing.
Superb!! THIS is exactly the reason why I have not used Pomodoro in the past. I would take way longer to get into focus and every break would induce a context switch. 💯💯💯💯💯
Agreed, especially on the context switching. Even if our schedules fall into 30 min increments, life doesn't fall precisely into those boxes. Things come up. Life is dynamic.
In fairness, I have not heard the original Pomodoro technique described in a manner that was quite so rigid. 25 minutes is not some required time block; I always understood it as adaptable to circumstances. But I like your technique of evaluating, and making the time blocks more flexible in the moment. We know our own state of mind and what will work in the immediate sense.
Very good video. I have own tweaked pomodoro technique. When that alarm goes off and I'm in a flow, I keep going until that flow loses steam. THEN I go on break. It's why I actually do 20*-10, with the asterisk of course referring to givng myself a minimum of 20 minutes to progress into work flow.
Worse comes to worst, I make adjustments to not just to the technique, but my positioning and surroundings.
The trick is not to rely solely on pomodoro or any variation of it. There are other factors as well.
Anyways, your technique is still very interesting and might implement it.
Thanks for the insightful video!
I also didn’t find 25:5 to work so I changed from 25:5 to 52:17 and became more productive. I saw 52:17 from one of the videos on youtube too and found it to be a good fit for my productivity. 52 minutes get me into the flow and 17 minutes is perfect for a break. But thanks for your idea. I will try it when I dont find 52:17 working for me anymore.
This is basically how I did pomodoro I always just thought the 25mins was a just short enough target for focused time, that it would get me started, but if I was going good when 25mins was up I would just carry on. Most of the time I found pomodoro helped me start as I knew I could take a break after 25mins and not forcing my self to work for an undefined long amount of time.
I think I will try the short timings based on how distracted I feel rather than sticking to 25mins that's a good adjustment
what a great video, in every aspect... love the groovy flow music
This is a bit complicated approach. I think that we are wasting too much time about thinking how to do this how to do that...Simply start learning and when you feel distracted and losing attention, take a break 5-10 minutes clearing your mind (just do not take phone or watch TV...). After the pause start again learning until your next distraction. It is simple as that. I agree with you about Pomodoro for the same reason; if you caught that flow just do not let it escape! That's it folks.
Haven’t tried this yet but I have adhd & it already is difficult & inefficient the time it takes until the point I reach of ACTUALLY doing the work, so I think for ppl with this same issue it will actually accelerate that process more smoothly without starkly working against those tendencies
Highly motivating and actually helpful! THX!
Excellent ideas and very practical too. Thanks.
Give it a go!
This is why a count up timer > count down timer.
The worry over getting it done in a specific time blocks you from entering "flow state" whereas count up timers help to schedule how long the active recovery should be after the long work session.
Hi there, if I hyperfocus I DO NOT WANT a break, I write down my to do list, then times to do them by, then I try beat the times so I get to watch Disney Plus!❤❤❤
Brilliant, I've been skipping pomos when I'm in flow already...and keep skipping until I run out of focus energy.
Keep on flowin’
Will give this a shot! My biggest problem was not having the willingness to commit to the session! There is a some type of internal resistance to setting to timer to 25 or 50 mins (or whatever your block looks like) but not having to commit to any exact time-block might make things ez!
Excellent video Mike!
Thanks Matheus!
If thought of as focus and rest then it can be challenging. I coach focus then rejuvenate, reflect and react. This allows for the technique that you elude to with non-sedentary blood flowing time, reflection of BOTH your goals an the Pomodoro method and then reacting to what you learned to improve. Doing something for the sake of doing it can seem pointless, so be agile about it and up your game.
I failed in OG Pomodoro, too.
I also am not a robot.
I also like flexible and adaptive things and don't like fixed rules.
So, I like this video cause makes sense to me. Thank you for your sharing.
This criticism is backwards from Hemingway's technique! He recommended exactly to quit while you're in a flow state -- which leaves you hungry to return to the work, spending your break time thinking about the work. If you only quit when you're feeling frustrated/blocked/tired, you're potentially more likely to distract yourself from returning to the work. I don't use Pomo technique anymore except to brute-force grindy workloads -- e.g. writing a ton of copy -- but otherwise I tend to practice until I'm feeling really ahead, and then take a break.
Hey Michael! 🌟 Thanks for this awesome content. 🙌 I used to think something was wrong with me when Pomodoro didn't always work. 😅 But you're so right, it's about finding the right timing for each task and energy level. 🕒⚡ Your insights have been eye-opening! 🤩 Now, I feel more empowered to adapt the technique to suit my needs. 👍 Keep up the fantastic work! 🙏💪 10:03 10:03
Amazing video Mike el Rapon.
Thank you, Mike ! I was planning to start using Pomodoro, but I will use your method instead. It seems so logical and like more tolerant towards our feelings and energy. I love the progressive side of it.
Also... if you’re looking to TM or make IP the rating maybe consider "distracted, okay/steady, focused, flow." I also like the tip of more resistance = shorter blocks. That's cleaning and cooking for me.
For me:
The structure is the same:
Work - Rest - Repeat
However, your work period should be proportional to how focused and willing to work you are.
And, when you are on the flow, skip rests and keep working as long as you can.
This video is really good, I am so distracted that almost nothing helped me until I found pomodoro is a technique to get u into flow, for me I was/am finding 25 min sometimes get really annoyed thing coz u entered in a flow state and u have to stop, I find as a habit building it is good as it remove fricition but now I find it annoying and like humberman said, we r not machines, I like to use pomodoro as a kick starter, sometimes (like now my 25 min has been spend watching this video coz I didn't feel the flow yet) and u make it great point, not all time it is gonna be the same. great video.
nice, I've been using my own version of pomodoro for the past 5 years.
I found that my brain works best in 90 minutes burst, so I design my life around this:
I usually work for around 90 minutes, then rest for 15-30 minutes (walking around 2k-2.5k steps during rest time).
repeat 2 more times, & call it a day.
super productive!
What if you have to go to the toilet within those 90 minutes? That's why I like pomodoro, because you can go to the toilet, brew coffee in those 5 minutes and then continue. Of course you can skip the breaks if you feel like it, too.
1k subscribers ? That's a joke.
Keep up the grind and the amazing content, this is just incredible!
I'll give it a try on my next work session!
How cool is it that shortly after 7:27 he stretches out his arm and birds come flying perpendicular to his arm right that second. Idk, small cute detail I noticed.
I really like this method. Sometimes after the 25 minutes, I want to continue and taking a break breaks that flow state… I also have moments after the 25 minutes where I’m overrr it and I have to reset with a lower amount of time. I will definitely be incorporating this in my time with the Pomodoro method
Good stuff, Mike! I think I'm gonna test it out and see how it goes🤞
Lemme know!
this is such a simple, yet great solution to the issues i have with OG pomodoro!
it kinda blwe my mind haha, will try it tonight!
Is there a specific app you or others recommend? There are SO many out there!
New to this and this is helpful. A friend introed me to Focus Station and it had 25/5, 50/10, etc. I can see wher ethe timer might get you off. Tasks like cleaning seem like 25/5 for me. But work... unh uh. Thats a solid 50/10 or what not. Definitely trying to figure out progressive pomo for flow. I like the rating thing. Thanks.
Fun fact, the Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. He named the technique 'Pomodoro' after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used to track his work intervals
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DUDE. Super cool content, very intuitive. My main problem with the pomodoro is feeling drained out after the very first round...
Bro i really loved the video and the edit, keep going
Saw the title yesterday > Subbed > Watched the video today > liked.
I’ve recently learnt a technique from Demir Bentley. You write “50 minutes” on a post-it and turn it into money currency. If you were focused for 50 minutes congrats, if you could endure only for 25 minutes, you tear that paper down into two pieces. I can’t remember if Demir keeps those paper around afterwatds, but I keep them in front of me in a box for a week to see how many 25 or 50 minutes I have worked.
I combined this with 10 minutes rule and whenever I want to check my phone I tell myself “Not now but in ten minutes.” I don’t say no to my brain but later.
Also I don’t set a timer. I write on the paper the time I started.
Say I started at 15.00
If I’m distracted I check the time and see it’s 15.45
I tell myself “5 minutes more”
and if I forgot about that 5 minutes thing, I go on. Say the next time I check it was 16.05, I say “10 minutes” more :D Works like a charm for me. :D
5 more minutes is a better English I guess sorry :D
Interesting! I haven't heard of that technique before. I like the fact that you have a way to quantify your focus (box at the end of the week).
If you don't use a timer or alarm, does that mean you need to keep checking the time as you're working?
It's good to get a debate going on this subject. I'm using a timer rather than pomodoro. I use it through the day to stop me spending too much time on noise. I also use it productively. My watch pomodoro wants me to take a break. So I find a watch timer works for me. I'm shocked sometimes how quickly time vanishes. I'm using my timer now to do my wind down for the night and get to bed now when it goes off. Otherwise late at night we just get "sucked in", and then time magically accelerates and your an hour past your optimal bedtime for the next day full sleep.
I love that use of a timer. A way to re-check to make sure you're working on the highest impact shit.
honestly, i think if i give my self small pomodoro blocks at the start, and allow myself to take breaks, i just wont have the dicipline to get myself into flow. the OG Pomo i think works for me, because it's structured.
Thank you so much for the informative man👍👍👍👍Keep growing
I can't wait to try this. Thank you!
Awesome - thank you so much. I personally like to support flow by creating a nice atmosphere and reduce distractions - especially switch off all notifications. Sometimes add a small meditation and play inspiring instrumental music or Sound Engineered Tracks that stimulate Brain Activity and Focus (i love the tracks from iAwake). Further prepare the workspace with drinks and a supportive structure.
Great video, great cuts thank you for it !
if you're flowing keep on flowing. 100% agree
The important part for me is getting started and push myself moving. OG pomodoro works for me fine. And Sometimes I am extending session couple of minutes hence maybe I am middle of the sentence etc. The simple is the best 😉
7:06 I think you said you take a break after 10m but it doesn’t show in the chart ? Also once you’re in that flow state, is there a time you recommend working til before you take an actual break, or is the goal to just work as long as you can go for once you’re in flow & no longer need breaks? I have adhd & I find myself working on something excessively long when I get into it (it would seem I do in fact hyperfocus). Part of the problem is it takes me soo long to complete tasks unfortunately, so I take a really long time as always & push myself until it is done. But sometimes it’s on something I only intended to do some work on for like 2 hours tops, but instead of moving on & starting what I really need to do, I’m so into what I’m currently doing i become very resistant to stopping & I can’t pull myself away. Sometimes I work on something til like 3-4am & end up skipping dinner. I know this isn’t healthy but at the same time I’m constantly failing to accomplish anything which feels awful & I just wanna check things off when I finally have that motivation. Do you have any advice on this? I think it’s also why I run late sometimes, if I’m trying to squeeze in a task beforehand that takes longer than I had hoped but I’m almost done… I always push it with another 5-10m so that I can check off that task but inevitably run 5-10m late🤦♀️
Thank you. My preferred way is to do 50 minutes focus and 10 min break.
I like this
Good work man😁
Understood barely this video but this is a good video ❤
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# 10:15 PM
Good tips to do an experiment. Honestly, you guys need only two things to be highly focus that are a clear task and deadline for each task. That’s it. Do not be overcomplicated !!
The REAL flow state is hard to get into, it’s only happened to me 4 times in my life.
But sometimes it’s difficult to start working no?
Your videos are next level salute man idk why you have so less subs
You gained one tho ;)
Working on it!
I'm going to try this thank you.
Huberman says flow should be your intent when you want to get work done. Flow is not the state to aim for for learning and plasticity however. Something to bear in mind. Great vid though, gave me the courage to break the 25 mins barrier which often comes up when I'm just getting into the work.
Glad you’re breaking through. Flow is awesome.
I wanna double click into the learning and plasticity part. I recall Huberman mentioning that you need to be in some state of discomfort for plasticity. Is that what you’re referring to?
@@MichaelRapadas He says '... flow is an expression of what we already know how to do' here: ua-cam.com/video/hx3U64IXFOY/v-deo.html
Seeking discomfort sounds like it's a good indicator you're prepping your nervous system for plasticity.
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