Ever used the Pomodoro technique? It might not be the best way to get things done, so in this episode I explain why it’s problematic, and exactly what you can do instead to work with your brain.
Prefer to read? Check out this episode on the blog! https://liveanintentionallife.com.au/blog/stop-using-the-pomodoro-technique
Further reading and references:
Francesco Cirillo’s Pomodoro Technique publication from 2006 can be downloaded here: https://friend.ucsd.edu/reasonableexpectations/downloads/Cirillo%20--%20Pomodoro%20Technique.pdf
Chang, Y. K., Labban, J. D., Gapin, J. I., & Etnier, J. L. (2012). The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis. Brain research, 1453, 87-101.
Harris, D. J., Allen, K. L., Vine, S. J., & Wilson, M. R. (2023). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between flow states and performance. International review of sport and exercise psychology, 16(1), 693-721.
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