The Pomodoro Technique is a studying method for time management, and it breaks a long work session into to structured intervals of work and break. This method is definitely worth a try for those who don't want to come up with a studying schedule of their own, or have problems focusing for long periods of time. Additionally, this method is easy to implement, and helps increase productivity immensely.

• Improves focus
• Boosts productivity
• Sustains motivation
• Prevents burnout
• Minimizes stress
• Increases time awareness
• Creates momentum
• Supports task completion
• Easy to implement

The Pomodoro Technique at its core is simply a 25 minute period of worktime, followed by a 5 minute break. This can be repeated as many times as needed to fill in a certain timeframe or complete a certain number of tasks. What you do choose during the break is also important, as it is easy to get distracted and end up not starting another session. To combat this, choose breaks involving calming and relaxing things, like a walk, snack or meditation. However, it isn't recommended to hop on YouTube or Instagram to scroll reels and videos. The reason behind this is that you will want to continue doing something that releases high levels of dopamine, leading to distraction and loss of interest. On the other hand, doing something that releases low amounts of dopamine is more "boring" to your brain, and you will be more likely to get back on task after the break ends.

Although the Pomodoro Technique is incredibly useful and effective, it still has its shortcomings. For example, the set limit of 25 minutes may be a stressor for some, or the breaks may be too frequent and interrupt your focus. However, there is a solution and improvement can be made to the technique. At first, you may start with the standard 25/5 work and break interval, but as you get used to that, experiment with making the work sessions longer, like 35 or 45 minutes. At the same time, you can keep the breaks the same or lengthen them. The end goal of this is to get used to studying for long periods of time with lower amounts of rest. The result of this is the ability to reach flow state, and stay in it long enough to maximise work volume. This is beneficial because flow state—being "locked in"—allows us to be at maxiumum performance with minimal energy, which is ideal for learning.

The Pomodoro Technique is a simple but effective approach to structuring your studying. It is especially useful for when you have many different subjects or tasks you need to complete, and it helps prevent burnout from the work. Try the Pomodoro Technique in your next study session; it may not work for everyone, but it is worth a try to bring your productivity to the next level!