The Pomodoro technique is a studying and time management method that consists of 25 minutes straight of focused work and at the end given five minutes for a break. Longer breaks are to be taken after four consecutive intervals. 

This technique was invented by Francesco Cirillo, in the late 1980s, when he was a college student and used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. That inspired Cirillo to call this technique pomodoro, since that is the Italian word for tomato.

Using this technique helps overcome procrastination and reduce the chances of a burnout. This approach keeps you motivated to get work done rather than being overwhelmed by the rest of the work you have to do.

“I think changing your studying methods and trying new things help keep material fresh and improve your grades,” says senior Daphne Linn. “I especially love the Pomodoro Technique as intermittent reinforcement.”

The benefits of using this technique is to reduce stress, improve time management, better school-life balance, improve focus and decision making, and enhance learning and retention. This technique can be used for studying for a big test, doing homework, or starting a project.

You can use this method by using a timer on your phone or apps. Here are a couple popular pomodoro timer apps for multiple tasks: Forest, Tomato Timer, Focus Keeper, FocusPomo, Study Bunny, and others.