Forum IAS - Can the Pomodoro Technique Help With UPSC Time Management?

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Can the Pomodoro Technique Help With UPSC Time
Management?
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Do you need assistance with time management while
you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Exam? We
all know how difficult it can be for a UPSC
applicant to cover all of the topics and
guarantee that they have thoroughly reviewed the
complete syllabus ahead of time. Apart from that,
taking breaks for enjoyment and other key
activities is necessary to break up the monotony
of having to read all of the study materials.
While an applicant should give all activities
equal weight, he or she should also maintain
track of time and ensure that everything is done
according to schedule. Because not everyone can
study for 16-18 hours a day, increasing
productivity is the key to success. But what if
you build a to-do list and find yourself unable
to complete all of the tasks? Why do they fail
while having a plan? It's counter-productive to
keep doing the same thing for hours on end. As a
result, we give to you the Pomodoro Technique,
which may be of assistance!
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Forum IAS - How does the Pomodoro Technique work,
and what is it? The Pomodoro technique is a time
management strategy that allows you to focus on
your job without being distracted and take
regular pauses. Francesco Cirillo, an Italian
novelist, and entrepreneur, devised the approach.
The Pomodoro technique was named after its
creator, who employed a tomato-shaped timer while
working in college (Pomodoro is the Italian word
for Tomato). The Pomodoro Technique generally
simplifies things by dividing work into smaller
chunks of time, typically 25 minutes each (which
are called Pomodoro). After each section of work
has been completed, there are breaks. It allows
you to work quicker and more attentively. While
working hard for 25 minutes, one has breaks that
function as productivity boosters.
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Forum IAS - What Should You Do If There Are Any
Disturbances During a Pomodoro? It's vital to
remember that a Pomodoro can't be divided, which
means you can't stop working until the timer goes
off. If a coworker interrupts or an emergency
arises, the timer must be stopped or the person
must work until the Pomodoro is completed. If
you are interrupted, tell the person who is
distracting you that you are in the middle of
your job and ask if you may return to them later.
Decide on a time when the two of you will be
able to catch up. Let them know when the
Pomodoro is over and you have free time to chat
with them. In the event of an emergency, save
your work and begin a fresh Pomodoro when you
return to work
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Forum IAS - What is the significance of the
Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro technique is
beneficial because it can help people increase
their concentration and attention spans. It was
not created for a certain sort of individual and
may be utilized by anybody who needs to complete
a task. While it may appear that a significant
amount of time is spent on breaks, it is crucial
to realize that monotony can be negative while
performing concentrated tasks. This strategy
helps people stay focused while working by
preventing them from surfing on the internet or
reading their emails. It might be remarkable to
realize how much one can accomplish in a short
period of time. The approach does not have to
be utilized every time one sits down to work it
may just be used when one wants to be the most
productive.
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Forum IAS - Why do you think 25 Pomodoro Minutes
is the best time? 1. The purpose of a Pomodoro
timer is to force procrastinators to get to work,
and a 25-minute time period is great for them
because they may not want to start working at
all. 2. 25 minutes isn't too long to cause
procrastination, but it's also not too short to
prevent one from completing some of the duties at
hand. 3. People tend to work quickly when they
know they have to finish the activity before the
timer goes off. 4. 25 minutes can help you
arrange your day better because two Pomodoro can
be completed in under an hour with no effort. 5.
They are inspired to begin working even if
multiple Pomodoro are required to complete a task
since they know they can take a break after only
25 minutes.
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Forum IAS - Conclusion While the Pomodoro
approach has shown to be beneficial to many
people, it must be acknowledged that it is not
appropriate for everyone. However, make sure you
take frequent breaks and don't overwork yourself
by working for long periods of time. At the end
of the day, it's all about focusing on what you
need to accomplish while simultaneously doing
what you want to do.
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