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Episode 67.
Episode 67.
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வணக்கம்.
ஹீரோயின்களுக்கும், ஹீரோக்களுக்கும்
வணக்கம்.
As we have
completed all the 7 Habits of Stephen Covey, I want take up “Greatness Series” to
address other best behaviours, habits, simplifying tools, good books, Videos,
TED Talks and resources.
completed all the 7 Habits of Stephen Covey, I want take up “Greatness Series” to
address other best behaviours, habits, simplifying tools, good books, Videos,
TED Talks and resources.
This is the topic
we have not touched so far. Today’s topic is another dear friend of mine for
getting into action to avoid Procrastination (to eliminate another விடாது கருப்பு).
we have not touched so far. Today’s topic is another dear friend of mine for
getting into action to avoid Procrastination (to eliminate another விடாது கருப்பு).
Getting stuff done
is really hard. I have so much to dos items on my bucket list. I have to dos
for professional, to dos for personal, to dos for family etc. It is really
tough to do things for myself (Q2 activities / Important, Not Urgent) that I
usually take least precedence. I am always a good starter, not good finisher. I
used to get distracted on the way. On top of it, I prefer to do pleasure
centric activities first rather than principle centric tasks.
is really hard. I have so much to dos items on my bucket list. I have to dos
for professional, to dos for personal, to dos for family etc. It is really
tough to do things for myself (Q2 activities / Important, Not Urgent) that I
usually take least precedence. I am always a good starter, not good finisher. I
used to get distracted on the way. On top of it, I prefer to do pleasure
centric activities first rather than principle centric tasks.
If I have to start
reading a new book, new task at work like programming a new module, to start
anything new, the task looks bigger to me like a Mount Everest (Task looks like
Mountain, I feel like a mustard). I did not have enough courage to start the
task as it is very huge.
reading a new book, new task at work like programming a new module, to start
anything new, the task looks bigger to me like a Mount Everest (Task looks like
Mountain, I feel like a mustard). I did not have enough courage to start the
task as it is very huge.
That is when I
landed a super cool technique that helps to start any task in a jiffy.
landed a super cool technique that helps to start any task in a jiffy.
Reasons that stop us to start a new task
·
We
always look for best time to start new task
We
always look for best time to start new task
·
Change
is always new.
Change
is always new.
·
It
always comes with uncertainty.
It
always comes with uncertainty.
·
It’s
always scary.
It’s
always scary.
I mentioned about
“Learn How to Learn” a top rated Coursera FREE course in EP-61 – கற்றது கைமண் அளவு – The Mental Dimensions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Zb0RrX8CQ&t=2s)
“Learn How to Learn” a top rated Coursera FREE course in EP-61 – கற்றது கைமண் அளவு – The Mental Dimensions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Zb0RrX8CQ&t=2s)
I learnt this
technique from this course.
technique from this course.
LifeHacker Blog says:-
Enter: the Pomodoro
Technique. This popular time-management method can help you power through
distractions, hyper-focus and get things done in short bursts, while taking
frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of all, it’s easy. If you
have a busy job where you’re expected to produce, it’s a great way to get
through your tasks. Let’s break it down and see how you can apply it to your
work (குதிரைக்கு லாடம் கட்டற மாதிரி).
Technique. This popular time-management method can help you power through
distractions, hyper-focus and get things done in short bursts, while taking
frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of all, it’s easy. If you
have a busy job where you’re expected to produce, it’s a great way to get
through your tasks. Let’s break it down and see how you can apply it to your
work (குதிரைக்கு லாடம் கட்டற மாதிரி).
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the early 1990s by developer, entrepreneur, and author Francesco Cirillo. Cirillo named the system “Pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped timer he used to track his work as a university student. The methodology is simple: When faced with any large task or series of tasks, break the work down into short, timed intervals (called “Pomodoros”) that are spaced out by short breaks. This trains your brain to focus for short periods and helps you stay on top of deadlines or constantly-refilling inboxes. With time it can even help improve your attention span and concentration.Pomodoro is a cyclical system. You work in short sprints, which makes sure you’re consistently productive. You also get to take regular breaks that bolster your motivation and keep you creative.
How the Pomodoro
Technique works
Technique works
1.
Choose a task to be
accomplished.
Choose a task to be
accomplished.
2.
Set the Pomodoro to 25
minutes (the Pomodoro is the timer)
Set the Pomodoro to 25
minutes (the Pomodoro is the timer)
3.
Work on the task until
the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper.
Work on the task until
the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper.
4.
Take a short break (5
minutes is OK)
Take a short break (5
minutes is OK)
5.
Every 4 Pomodoros take a
longer break.
Every 4 Pomodoros take a
longer break.
Do more and have fun with time management
Over 2 million people have
already used the Pomodoro Technique to transform their lives, making them more
productive, more focused and even smarter.
For many people, time is an enemy. We race
against the clock to finish assignments and meet deadlines. The Pomodoro
Technique teaches you to work with time, instead of struggling against it. A
revolutionary time management system, it is at once deceptively simple to learn
and life-changing to use.
against the clock to finish assignments and meet deadlines. The Pomodoro
Technique teaches you to work with time, instead of struggling against it. A
revolutionary time management system, it is at once deceptively simple to learn
and life-changing to use.
EASY FOR ANYONE TO USE!
IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY
IMMEDIATELY!
FUN TO DO!
The Pomodoro Technique® Core Process
The core process of the Pomodoro
Technique consists of 6 steps:
Technique consists of 6 steps:
1. Choose a task you'd
like to get done
Something big, something small, something
you’ve been putting off for a million years: it doesn’t matter. What matters is
that it’s something that deserves your full, undivided attention.
you’ve been putting off for a million years: it doesn’t matter. What matters is
that it’s something that deserves your full, undivided attention.
2. Set the Pomodoro for
25 minutes
Make a small oath to yourself: I will spend
25 minutes on this task and I will not interrupt myself. You can do it! After
all, it’s just 25 minutes.
25 minutes on this task and I will not interrupt myself. You can do it! After
all, it’s just 25 minutes.
3. Work on the task until
the Pomodoro rings
Immerse yourself in the task for the next 25
minutes. If you suddenly realize you have something else you need to do, write
the task down on a sheet of paper.
minutes. If you suddenly realize you have something else you need to do, write
the task down on a sheet of paper.
4. When the Pomodoro rings, put
a checkmark on a paper
Congratulations! You’ve spent an entire,
interruption-less Pomodoro on a task.
interruption-less Pomodoro on a task.
5. Take a short break
Breathe, meditate, grab a cup of
coffee, go for a short walk or do something else relaxing (i.e., not
work-related). Your brain will thank you later.
coffee, go for a short walk or do something else relaxing (i.e., not
work-related). Your brain will thank you later.
6. Every 4 pomodoros, take a
longer break
Once you’ve completed four
pomodoros, you can take a longer break. 20 minutes is good. Or 30. Your brain
will use this time to assimilate new information and rest before the next round
of Pomodoros.
pomodoros, you can take a longer break. 20 minutes is good. Or 30. Your brain
will use this time to assimilate new information and rest before the next round
of Pomodoros.
Why does the Pomodoro technique work?
The idea behind the
technique is that the timer instills a sense of urgency. Rather than feeling
like you have endless time in the workday to get things done and then
ultimately squandering those precious work hours on distractions, you know you
only have 25 minutes to make as much progress on a task as possible.
technique is that the timer instills a sense of urgency. Rather than feeling
like you have endless time in the workday to get things done and then
ultimately squandering those precious work hours on distractions, you know you
only have 25 minutes to make as much progress on a task as possible.
Benefits
·
Simple to use
Simple to use
·
Helps to stay away from distraction
Helps to stay away from distraction
·
Helps to focus deeply
Helps to focus deeply
·
Train your brain muscle
Train your brain muscle
·
Time boxed
Time boxed
·
hyper-focus
hyper-focus
·
work in short-sprints
work in short-sprints
·
The goal is to help you get into the zone and
focus
The goal is to help you get into the zone and
focus
Apps:-
- Marinara Timer (Web) is a webapp we’ve highlighted before that
you can keep open in a pinned tab. You can select your timer alerts so you
know when to take a break, or reconfigure the work times and break times
to suit you. It’s remarkably flexible, and you don’t have to install
anything. - Tomighty (Win/Mac/Linux) is
a cross-platform desktop Pomodoro timer that you can
fire and forget, following the traditional Pomodoro rules, or use to
customize your own work and break periods. - Eggcellent (Formerly Pomodorable (OS X) is
a combination Pomodoro timer and to-do app. It offers more visual cues when your tasks are complete and
what you have coming up next, and it integrates nicely with OS X’s
Reminders app. Plus, you can estimate how many pomodoros you’ll need to
complete a task, and then track your progress. - Focus Timer (iOS) used to be called PomodoroPro, and is a
pretty feature-rich timer for iPhone and iPad. You can customize work and
break durations, review your work history to see how your focus is
improving, easily see how much time is left in your work session, and the
app even offers a star-based rating system to keep you motivated. You can
even customize the sounds, and hear the clock ticking when you lock your
phone so you stay on task.
Exercise: Start
applying Pomodoro Technique from Today.
applying Pomodoro Technique from Today.
Tagline for today:
Pomodoro.
Pomodoro.
Conclusion:-
If you go to neuroscience on how mind works, it works on a
time slicing mechanism mode (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preemption_(computing)#Time_slice).
Mind does one thing at a time. Though we think, we are multi-tasking. It is
actually doing one thing a time. I may be attending an office call, chatting
with friend on Whatsapp and simultaneously checking my emails in inbox. Mind
actually does one thing at a time and switching between various tasks.
time slicing mechanism mode (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preemption_(computing)#Time_slice).
Mind does one thing at a time. Though we think, we are multi-tasking. It is
actually doing one thing a time. I may be attending an office call, chatting
with friend on Whatsapp and simultaneously checking my emails in inbox. Mind
actually does one thing at a time and switching between various tasks.
The amount of energy and effort that takes in getting into
task and switching is much more. If you want concentrated, hyper-focus output,
let us take Pomodoro in our hands..
task and switching is much more. If you want concentrated, hyper-focus output,
let us take Pomodoro in our hands..
We are too
distracted these days, to effectively achieve your goals and to become Heroes
and Heroines, let us take up Pomodoro technique in our hands. The goal is to help you get into the zone and
focus.
distracted these days, to effectively achieve your goals and to become Heroes
and Heroines, let us take up Pomodoro technique in our hands. The goal is to help you get into the zone and
focus.
Articles:-
Productivity 101: An Introduction to The
Pomodoro Technique
Pomodoro Technique
Books:-
Videos:
The Pomodoro Technique
About me:-
EP-0 - Who am I? - Rajesh Narayanan
If you do not know me
personally, you can check out this video
personally, you can check out this video
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