The story of creating Pomotastic — Pomodoro Timer Online

13 May 2024 Return back to Blog

Hi there! I’m Dan, the creator of the 🍅 Pomotastic project. I wanted to share my story of creating this project that helped me be more productive and focused while reducing potential health problems 😉

A while back, I started experiencing pain in the back of my head and back due to sitting in front of my laptop for long periods of time. This pain affected my productivity and concentration. Even though I was actively involved in sports, my sedentary lifestyle was the root of the problem. I consulted with my trainer and eventually went to the hospital where I received pills and massages. However, I knew that this was not a sustainable solution.

Years ago, I had heard about the Pomodoro technique and had even used it. So, I decided to return to using this technique regularly while working on my laptop. This led to the creation of Pomotastic, a simple, intuitive and useful web tool to help people work smarter by using the technique.

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses focused work intervals called “Pomodoros” to increase productivity and reduce distractions. By breaking your workday into short, 25-minute intervals and taking breaks in between, you can work more efficiently and avoid multitasking. This technique is suitable for any type of work and can help manage procrastination and reduce stress.

How to use Pomotastic?

🌟 Choose a task to work on.
🌟 Start the timer for 25 minutes.
🌟 Focus solely on the task for the entire 25 minutes. Avoid any distractions such as social media or email.
🌟 Take a short 5-minute break. Use this time to relax, stretch, or grab a drink.
🌟 Repeat steps 2–4 three more times to complete a full Pomodoro cycle of four 25-minute work intervals.
🌟 After four Pomodoros, take a longer break of 15 minutes to recharge.
🌟 Start the cycle over again until the task is complete.

Any tips? Yes!

🌟Try to work in a distraction-free environment and turn off any notifications on your phone or computer.
🌟 Use the short breaks to rest your mind and recharge, rather than checking social media or emails.
🌟 Prioritize tasks to avoid procrastination.
🌟 Break up big tasks into smaller ones to avoid burnout.
🌟 Review your progress to identify challenges and celebrate successes.
🌟 Take care of your body during breaks to stay energized.
🌟 Use the Pomodoro technique for meetings too.
🌟 Take breaks regularly to prevent burnout and stay focused.
🌟 Celebrate your accomplishments to boost motivation and positivity.
🌟 Use a to-do list to keep track of tasks and progress.
🌟 Set specific goals for each Pomodoro session.
🌟 Avoid multitasking during Pomodoro sessions to maintain focus.

I hope this clears things up. Please let me know if you have any questions. I would appreciate your comments, feedback, and propositions! Use the contact form in the footer of the page 🙏