#individual > [!INFO] what is this? > Also called the "pomodoro technique," the purpose here is to give yourself the time you need to focus without burning yourself out. > ("pomodoro" is italian for tomato) --- <div class="invert-next-dark"/> ![[pomodoro timer.svg|300]] # focus… break! | ![[Self-Regulation.svg\|150]] | self-regulation[↗](https://xqcompetencies.xqsuperschool.org/?selection=LL.SM.3.a)<br>`self-monitoring`<br>---<br>*I apply productive self-monitoring strategies when meeting a goal or experiencing challenges.* | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1. Create a list of tasks you'd like to complete today 2. Decide how long you can focus, and how long your breaks between focus sessions should be (the pomodoro technique is work for 25 minutes, then a 5 minute break) 3. Use a timer to track your focus and break time and do your best to work during your focus time --- ### here's a timer you can use it's from a website called [Pomofocus](https://pomofocus.io/) <iframe src="https://pomofocus.io/" style="position: relative; width: 100%; height: 720px"></iframe>