Build a Focus Routine with the Pomodoro Technique

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0900

“You sit down to work, and fifteen minutes later you’re scrolling your phone.” “You have the motivation, but somehow nothing gets done.” Sound familiar? The problem usually isn’t willpower — it’s how your work session is structured. That’s exactly what the Pomodoro Technique fixes.

What Is the Pomodoro Technique?

Created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, this time management method is famously simple:

Pick a task
Set a timer for 25 minutes and focus on that task
When the timer rings, take a 5-minute break
Repeat the cycle; after four rounds, take a longer 15–30 minute break

That’s it. No complicated rules. Just “focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5.” Repeat.

How to Tame Smartphone Notifications and Lighten Your Day

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0900

Your phone buzzes during a meeting. You glance at it. Suddenly ten minutes have vanished into Instagram. Sound familiar?

Smartphone notifications are convenient, but they quietly steal your focus and time. Studies show it takes an average of 23 minutes to return to a task after an interruption. This article shows you how to filter notifications so only the truly important ones get through.

Step 1: Survey the Landscape

Start by understanding how many notifications you actually receive.

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Build a Focus Routine with the Pomodoro Technique

What Is the Pomodoro Technique?

How to Tame Smartphone Notifications and Lighten Your Day

Step 1: Survey the Landscape