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Pomodoro technique is just a tool to force you to concentrate in your work. Personally I use both pomodoro and org-mode. Sometimes it works for me sometimes its

by e19293001 10y ago

Pomodoro technique is just a tool to force you to concentrate in your work. Personally I use both pomodoro and org-mode. Sometimes it works for me sometimes its not. I would like to suggest another tool or option for you to try though this is not about pomodoro technique but if you wanted to be productive, you might want to read this book: The Power of Concentration https://www.amazon.com/Power-Concentration-Theron-Q-Dumont/dp/1434442268 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Concentration-Theron-Q-Dumont/d... There is a free audiobook in librivox: https://librivox.org/the-power-of-concentration-by-theron-q-dumont/ https://librivox.org/the-power-of-concentration-by-theron-q-...

147 10y ago
How are you using org mode? Are you using any of the timing features?
- e19293001 10y ago
  I use org-mode (including time clocking) daily to organize my stuffs. I just follow this set-up[0] and tweak it eventually if there is a need. It's really a nice way to review your progress by using the report feature[1]. [0] - http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#Clocking http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#Clocking [1] - http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#TimeReportingAndTracking http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#TimeReportingAndTracking
virtualmic 10y ago
Thanks. Yes, you are right; it's a tool for concentration. But tools assist a craftsman, right? :-) Wanted an opinion if it is effective or not for experienced developers. Do the frequent breaks assist or hinder concentration and creativity?
- e19293001 10y ago
  Pomodoro technique is effective for me. Mostly I'd sprint for 2 pomodoros (50 mins.) then have 10 mins. break. During break, I just walk around the office or get something to drink then go back to work for another 2 pomodoros. I'm not sure if it will work for you because it really depends on your environment for example if your peers talk to you frequently then you'll always get distracted. Just tweak it for your own convenience[0] and don't forget to review daily, weekly, and monthly. See your progress and try to improve from there. [0] - One of my favorite comment on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1888971 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1888971

147 10y ago

How are you using org mode? Are you using any of the timing features?

e19293001 10y ago
I use org-mode (including time clocking) daily to organize my stuffs. I just follow this set-up[0] and tweak it eventually if there is a need. It's really a nice way to review your progress by using the report feature[1]. [0] - http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#Clocking http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#Clocking [1] - http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#TimeReportingAndTracking http://doc.norang.ca/org-mode.html#TimeReportingAndTracking

virtualmic 10y ago

Thanks. Yes, you are right; it's a tool for concentration. But tools assist a craftsman, right? :-) Wanted an opinion if it is effective or not for experienced developers. Do the frequent breaks assist or hinder concentration and creativity?

e19293001 10y ago
Pomodoro technique is effective for me. Mostly I'd sprint for 2 pomodoros (50 mins.) then have 10 mins. break. During break, I just walk around the office or get something to drink then go back to work for another 2 pomodoros. I'm not sure if it will work for you because it really depends on your environment for example if your peers talk to you frequently then you'll always get distracted. Just tweak it for your own convenience[0] and don't forget to review daily, weekly, and monthly. See your progress and try to improve from there. [0] - One of my favorite comment on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1888971 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1888971