TRI NURAINI

Last week I felt my focus was…scattered. Maybe it was the Ramadan fasting, maybe it was working from home (well, I couldn’t just go to a cafe this time). But with all those little distractions popping up everywhere – laundry, dishes, tv, my bed (lol) – it felt like my to-do list was never ending. I had so many things I wanted to get done! 😓

Then, something clicked. I remembered the Pomodoro Technique! I used to use it ages ago, and it’s one of the simplest productivity hacks! For those who might not know, the Pomodoro Technique is basically a super simple way to break your work into focused chunks. It’s like a mini-sprint for your brain!

According to Wikipedia, it was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer to break work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks (typically 5 minutes). Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student. 🍅

So, I decided to give it a go. And it worked wonders! Here’s how I did it:

1. Set intention: Before each 25-minute chunk, I’d say to myself, “Okay, for the next 25 minutes, I’m fully focused on this one task.”
2. Minimize distractions: This was key! I limited myself to a maximum of five open tabs on my computer window. No scrolling through endless feeds!
3. Used a timer: I used this awesome online tool, https://pomofocus.io/, but there are tons of apps and websites available.

And guess what? I got so much done! I felt like I was finally in control of my time again. It was amazing how much I could accomplish with just a little bit of focused effort. In fact, I’m writing this newsletter with Pomodoro! 😁

So, how do you think you can be more productive this week?

Share with me below. Of maybe you can share me your productivity hack? 😃

My wish for you that you are productively working your way to your amazing future.

Remember, you are meant to thrive, not just survive.

And if you ever need my support, I’m here for you.

Have a productive week! ❤️

With love,
Inuk

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