It also works because those breaks play an important role. Taking periodic breaks can make you more productive, both because ...

Every few months, I try some version of the Pomodoro Technique, the famous productivity system where you take a 5-minute break every half hour, and a half-hour break every two and a half hours. I ...

The free Pomodoro Technique e-book and Pomodoro Timer utility make it easy to plan your work and break periods in ways that keep you productive a half hour at a time. Dennis O'Reilly began writing ...

It's simple: Set a timer for 25 minutes (or use a specially designed app) and work on a task for that amount of time, then take a five-minute break before setting the timer and working again. After ...

We specifically chose online timers for this list because I understood their ease of use while completing my online assignments and work. They need no space on the system and are fast and light. A ...

We've known for some time that setting a timer and working in dashes can get help procrastinators jump past those imposing first steps. The Pomodoro Technique takes that further, offering a cyclical ...

The Pomodoro technique is one of the most popular time management methods for people to stay focused and get work done – and smart employers can use the technique to promote and encourage productivity ...

I've alluded to my search for personal organization a couple of times during 2009. While it's not something that I'm obsessing about, I now capture my major goals in Things, and that at least tells me ...