Learning Challenge: Pomodoro Technique

 

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Link to Video: The Science of Procrastination—And How To Manage It

I challenged myself to try the Pomodoro Technique, and I think I’m a fan! I’ve heard of something like this before, but it said to work for a longer time period—it did not work for me. I love that this technique because it is only twenty-five minutes. I’m someone that gets distracted by my phone a lot. This technique really helps stop the urge.

Something that stood out to me in this video was that sometimes people say they will not procrastinate later, but end up procrastinating. I have definitely gone through this, and it is not fun. I think reminding myself “I will procrastinate later, so do it now” is a good way to finish what I start. I feel like depending on time in the future is a bad idea because I’ve experienced that something always comes up—like grocery shopping, laundry, or just simply talking to your roommates. These are all little things that can happen in the future. After watching “The Science of Procrastination—And How To Manage It,” I’ve realized that short term rewards are not always the best, setting twenty-five minutes to work is actually very effective because I tried it, and the Pomodoro Technique is a must try for all procrastinator.

Famous Last Words: Daylight Savings

My plan for this week is to get my head back in the game. It’s kind of hard to get back in the school mode again after Spring Break. The time change has also really affected my week. Daylight savings usually doesn’t affect my lifestyle, but this year has been a little different. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I feel like this week has been one of the longest weeks this semester.

I haven’t been able to focus on school as much as before, and keep getting distracting. However, my plan for this week was to adjust to the new time change. I have a paper and a test next week that I’ve been think about, and planning out in my head when to study and write. I planned ahead on where and when I want to write my paper. This paper is for my Human Relations in Action course. I read three books for it, and need to write a six to seven report for the three books. I plan on writing this report at one of my favorite coffee places, Coffee Slingers! It’s a really great place to study, and they have one of the best lattes!

Along with getting back in school mode, I want to get back in the gym after being away for a week. I plan on attending my Pilates classes again. I recently just bought my groceries for the week. I went to Sprouts and Crest. Surprisingly, they’re cheaper and healthier! I think planning out my goals for the week will really help put everything back in action!

I also want to get ahead in this course because the semester is only getting crazier. I plan on doing this by visiting my favorite coffee shops, and blogging there! If you can’t already tell, I use coffee as my motivation to get my work done. Wish me luck!