You can rename the sheet by pressing the back key once to go back to the list of sheets, and tapping the three-dot menu icon in the lower right corner of the sheet’s tile. Tap “Rename,” and key in the name you wish the To-Do List to have.
It is important to budget how many pomodoros (25-minute work intervals) you must dedicate to an activity, so you are assured that you have just enough time to complete it. Beside every activity, place the type of activity before the activity’s name, followed by a colon (:). For instance, “Write: How to Be More Productive with Pomodroid” as the first activity, and then “Refine: How to Be More Productive with Pomodroid” as the second activity. This way, you have time to create content for the piece while you have a dedicated pomodoro for making sure the article has top-notch quality.
When you find yourself distracted, you will have to stop the timer by tapping the “Pause” button right beside the “Start” button. Then you must begin the activity over again. This may sound a bit extreme, but it helps to keep you focused because the stakes are higher when you let yourself become distracted after long minutes of working. To restart the timer, tap the restart icon at the right side of the “Pause” button. To keep yourself from getting distracted, only have tabs open that are for work. Log off your social network, lock the office door, and have a strict Do Not Disturb policy at home or at work. The app will only count pomodoros as complete whenever the timer has reached its limit.
Be strict about stopping work. When the time runs out, stop everything. If you have not finished the activity, then use as many pomodoros it takes to finish it. Make sure to keep track of your break times, as it is easy to lose track of time.
If you do something you enjoy or value, you feel motivated. If you need to be productive but do not enjoy the process take a break after working for a short period. Or work for a longer time and then do some physical activity to relieve mental stress and help you refocus. You can make your work enjoyable by listening to music or a podcast when you work.
It helps to have the inventory open as you work so you can quickly key in the data when you finish with each activity, or each pomodoro.
Mastering the technique should yield faster and more efficient work, as well as shortening the planning phase of each day since you will be able to accurately gauge how many pomodoros it takes to perform an activity, especially recurring activities.
