In today’s world, many students – including myself – struggle with productivity due to distractions from their mobile phones, primarily social media. As a 16-year-old, I know firsthand how easy it is to get lost in those endless Instagram reels or get caught up with constant notifications that pop up on my screen. While these distractions might offer a quick, temporary escape from stress, they can severely impact our academic performance.

In my personal research, I found a few psychological principles that can provide us with effective strategies to manage our tasks better, improve our study productivity and well-being, and ultimately reduce our stress levels.

The Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique, designed to enhance productivity and focus, was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. This effective time management technique involves breaking study time into 25-minute intervals, known as Pomodoros, followed by a 5-minute break. After completing four Pomodoros, you take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. This approach leverages the brain’s ability to focus for short periods and helps prevent burnout by incorporating regular breaks.

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A simple productivity app inspired by the Pomodoro Technique developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 80s.

The technique uses a timer to break down work into 25 minute periods separated by productivity-boosting short intervals. ‘Pomodoros’ is Italian for ‘tomatoes’; Cirillo used a tomato-shaped timer to develop this technique.

Set a task to accomplish; set a timer for 25 minutes and start working; when the timer rings, take a 3-5 minute break. During each 25 minute ‘pomodoro’ the emphasis is on solid concentration with zero distractions. After four pomodoros you get a longer 15-20 minute break and then it’s back to work until you’ve completed the target number of pomodoros you’ve set for yourself that day.

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