Boost Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

In an effort to become more productive and efficient, students have long worked hard and studied diligently. However, the majority of them have discovered that studying nonstop for lengthy periods of time often leads to frustration rather than the greatest results.

Most of us have probably experienced it at some point, but have you ever wondered whether there might be a way to maximize the result while minimizing the input? You heard right, Implementing The Pareto's Principle, sometimes referred to as the 80-20 rule, is a clever technique to boost production.

According to this rule, 80% of the productivity can be brought up with 20% of the effort. There are proven results of this principle. Finland, Sweden, and Australia have implemented a six-hour working day and found decreases in sick leave, better self-reported health as well as an increase in productivity. 

Here are some simple tips and tricks for the implementation of this rule in your IB program:

The Pomodoro technique

This technique is to train your brain to work in time blocking- a method to organize and manage time. Usually, a block of 25-minute time length is set in the Pomodoro technique. In this time you need to focus on the task only and avoid any distractions and must complete the task within the time limit then take a short break of 5 minutes. Then again start the Pomodoro session, and after 4-5 consecutive pomodoros you can take a longer break of 15-30 minutes.

Eliminate multitasking:

While studying, stop all the other tasks from hovering around your head. Focusing one thing at a time will be much efficient rather than multitasking. Organize the area where you study, get everything you need, and use website blocking apps to concentrate.

Lessen diversions:

There are many apps available for temporarily blocking websites to avoid any disturbance for 25 minutes. This helps you to focus better on your task and achieve your goal within the set time. 

Choose a nice and comfortable space:

Choose a calm and quiet space to study like a library or your room locked instead of a noisy and loud place which can only be the source of diversion. 

Use Bookmarks on Blen:

Using key concepts as maps, clouds, diagrams, charts, and tables can be more helpful than cramming to make it visual and memorable. This method of studying not only boosts productivity and helps you understand things in a better way but also saves time.

Estimate effort and track the time:

At the end of the day keep a record of the progress whether you achieved the goal you set for the day or not. By the time you will begin to get a better idea of how this works.