Choose your fighter: the Pomodoro Technique or longer periods of uninterrupted work?

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If I could work for longer periods of time with full focus, sign me up! However, I find it difficult to achieve that with certain tasks. So, I am going to say a little bit of both.

mapname · Accepted Answer

pomodoro works for mundane tasks where I have to push myself to do something, if on a flow state longer periods of distraction free environment works better

Wiktoria Jaszcza · Answer

Hi Gizem,
For me longer uninterrupted.
And agree, for some tasks shorter times :)

Bradley Adkins · Answer

AirPods Max noise canceling + focus music x DNS/Focus mode on = Hours of deep work

I've done more than 12 hours of uninterrupted work on my best days.

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Pomodoro doesn't work me that much. I've ever since moved on and I mostly use the Flowtime Technique now.

Uma Venugopal · Answer

Easy: Longer periods of uninterrupted work.

Satyanarayan Prashar · Answer

When it comes work which requires me to push myself, I prefer pomodora or else Deep work works best for me.

Wendy Olson · Answer

While both options have their merits, the Pomodoro Technique offers a structured approach to time management that can increase focus and productivity, making it a promising choice for enhancing work efficiency.

Igor Lysenko · Answer

Since I'm a workaholic, I work continuously and I don't have days off. But I enjoy it probably because I'm working on my product.

Suyash Chaudhari · Answer

This reminds me of PG's classic 'Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule'. For me - Pomodoro for routine tasks and meetings (hard stop of 25mins helps!) and longer uninterrupted slots for maker time.

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Candice Aime · Answer

I definitely prefer long uninterrupted work periods (around 2 to 3 hours) when it comes to in-depth subjects that require a strong understanding and significant focus to achieve results. For simpler tasks that don't require much mental effort, the Pomodoro method works well for me.

Calli · Answer

Longer uninterrupted - it takes me so long to get focused and once I'm there I'm locked in and knock out a few hours before I take a break.
I think that's why if I have a bunch of small tasks to do I procrastinate and wait until it accumulates into a few hours worth of work to get it all done at once.... probably not efficient or timely so I'm trying to adjust!

Andrea Maxwell · Answer

Balancing extended focus with occasional breaks is often an effective way to maintain productivity and prevent burnout. It's all about finding the right rhythm for the specific tasks at hand.

Valentine Boyev · Answer

This is a personal matter and, of course, depends on the format of the task. But as a more creative person, I stick to longer periods of uninterrupted work. The main drawback here is that without structured intervals or breaks, it's easy to lose track of time or stop realizing how long you've been working.

Choose your fighter: the Pomodoro Technique or longer periods of uninterrupted work?

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