Productivity

Mastering the Pomodoro Technique

Learn how to fill the “Swiss cheese” holes in your schedule.

Illustration: Yann Bastard for Bloomberg Businessweek

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Last week we gave you the basics of getting started with the Pomodoro Technique. Here’s how to become an expert.

The key is to think about how it’s helping you. “It’s more important to understand the core skills behind Pomodoro Technique than to keep yourself to the letter of Pomodoro,” says Jess Wass, a career coach and organizational development consultant. “Take the intention behind Pomodoro, and figure out how you can apply it to the way you work.”