Pomodoro Timer

Before starting work, I write down all tasks and specify how many "pomodoros" I will allocate to each task for the day. Then I determine the sequence of execution: as a rule, I start with complex tasks first, and leave easy ones for the end. It's important that if I don't have time to complete a task in the allocated "pomodoros", I postpone it until tomorrow so as not to disrupt the sequence.

Over more than 5 years of using this method, I noticed that doing more than 12 "pomodoros" per day is ineffective — energy decline sets in, and it becomes more difficult to work the next day. Also, if there's a sudden surge of energy and it seems like I can do a couple more "pomodoros", I consciously stop. Thanks to this, I manage to avoid burnout.

For me, the Pomodoro timer has become an essential tool at work. Limited time to complete pomodoros engages critical thinking and significantly increases brain activity. In addition, it's an excellent "cure for procrastination".

A few years ago, I noticed that thanks to this method, my personal efficiency doubled, and I had more free time to spend with my family. I particularly note the importance of 5-minute breaks: usually I walk around the office and do 10-20 squats. This helps maintain physical fitness, considering the sedentary nature of the work.

After logging into the site, you will be able to track the time spent on your work. When adding a task, you can specify the project name, and in the statistics, it will be recorded how much time and pomodoros were devoted to each project.

In the statistics section, date filtering is available. For example, it helped me understand that I was spending too much time on a project that had no prospects, and too little on what was really important. You can also choose any day and see what exactly I accomplished.

• First add all tasks, then change the order of their execution by dragging. Tasks are executed from top to bottom.
• In the Pomodoro timer settings, you can set the duration of work, short and long breaks, and also enable or disable sound notifications.
• If you refresh the page or the browser closes unexpectedly, the timer and "pomodoros" will be saved. Just go back to the site and click "Start".
• In the lower right corner of the screen, there is a "Refresh" button — it resets the daily "pomodoro" counter.
• I recommend registering: this way you can analyze your efficiency in detail. 😊

The Pareto Principle states that 80% of results are achieved with 20% of effort. Similarly, 80% of income is often generated by 20% of projects. The Pomodoro timer complements this principle by helping to set priorities: you focus on what's important and don't waste time on what doesn't produce results.

The "Pomodoro" method also fights distractions (such as emails or notifications) and helps focus on the task for which you have allocated a certain number of "pomodoros". As a result, combining the Pareto principle and the "Pomodoro" method, we not only identify important tasks but also use time as efficiently as possible.