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Pomodoro Technique: How It Works and What to Do on Breaks
The Pomodoro Technique: work 25 minutes, break 5, and take a longer break after four rounds. How to run it, what to do on breaks, and what research says.
Pomodoroll Blog
Focus better. Sit less.
Practical, sourced guides to the Pomodoro Technique, desk breaks and standing work, from the people who make Pomodoroll.
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Focus
How to Get Into a Flow State (and Stay There)
To get into flow, pick one task with a clear goal, quick feedback and the right level of challenge, then block distractions. Steps based on flow research.
Movement
How Long Should You Stand at a Standing Desk?
Aim for about 30 minutes of standing per hour, a sit-stand ratio of 1:1 to 1:3, and switch often. Standing for hours on end has its own risks.
Movement
Ergonomic Desk Setup: A Step-by-Step Checklist
Feet flat, elbows bent 90 to 120 degrees, wrists straight, and the screen an arm's length away with its top at or below eye level. Full checklist inside.
Focus
Pomodoro Alternatives: 52/17, Flowtime and Time Blocking
The main Pomodoro alternatives are 52/17, Flowtime, 90-minute blocks and time blocking. How each works, who it suits, and what the evidence says.
Wellbeing
Micro-Breaks at Work: How Short Breaks Lower Stress
Micro-breaks are pauses of 10 minutes or less. Research links them to more energy and less fatigue, with early signs of lower stress. How to take them.
Movement
How Often Should You Get Up From Sitting? What Studies Say
Studies suggest getting up about every 30 minutes. People whose sitting bouts stayed under 30 minutes had the lowest risk of death in one large study.
Wellbeing
How to Stay Healthy Working From Home: 7 Daily Habits
Keep regular hours, set up your desk, get up every 30 minutes, rest your eyes, move 150+ minutes a week, sleep 7+ hours and stay in touch with people.