Music

Any of you use the Pomodoro Technique? Going to try it while working on music.

musician: gigameshmusic.com | dev: github.com/gigamesh

feel like it'd work better with an actual physical kitchen timer but remembering to turn it out before it buzzes very loudly and taking you out of flow is tricky

I recall reading a blog about someone being able to fit 8 pomodoro sessions in a day and realising that that's an achievement in itself

stamina runs out if you try to stick with it I've found out, like I need more than the 20 mins or 1 hour rest as more sessions compound 

meh regardless it's the turning pro book

Personally it has never stuck with me. But I do use the general principle of use rest/play or exercise in between period of work. How long the period can be depends on person, on the day, on the mood etc.

I use it when I don’t want to do something and keep distracting myself.

Usually boring, thankless work that requires some grinding. Helps to chunk work and make it clear when I’m slacking.

I’ve also used it for memorizing when studying Japanese. The intervals help with recall.

replaced for me by ultradian rhythm flow through the day. poms felt fascistic.

It works and don't be hesitant to move on to the next project throughout it, if the first one doesn't move you

Nice! Interested to hear the results! 

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