Tomato Time

In an effort to be more productive around here, I am trying the Pomadora Technique.  I spend too much time pottering around the house and way too much time sitting at my laptop. Yes, I am addicted to the internet :( The pomadora technique is basically a timer.  You get blocks (called tomatoes...cute eh?) of 25 minutes to do tasks, then a break for 5 minutes and so on.  After you've done 4 tomatoes, you get to take a longer break. 

Here is the tomato timer
 

I know some people may think it is a bit much but this plan is really working for me.  I do it for a couple of hours on my days off and some evening after work when energy is low and I need to little motivation to get me going.  It is amazing how much you can get done in 25 minutes when you are focused. Sometimes I have 25 minutes doing jobs and then 25 minutes doing something I like, some 'me' time.  For instance, I spent the last 25 minutes cutting the grass and starting some weeding in the garden and now I am having 25 minutes online.  Sometimes I use the online timer and sometimes a notebook and pen.

Well, got to dash, my tomato is up and I have another one to start, I'll finish the weeding and fold the laundry!

Comments

[Lisa]

Anything that gives a focus has got to be a good thing.
Lisa x

[lovethosecupcakes]

I like the sound of this. Too many unproductive days!

[Diane]

I notice that you still have not ticked off that enormous pile of ironing - how many pounds of tomatoes will that earn you? xxxxxx