Every Thursday I like to post a tool that I think is either helpful, quirky, or intriguing.

Today I am posting what I feel like has been one of the most helpful tools to me when I need to focus and just complete a task or a project.

A pomodoro timer. (no affiliate, but the app I regularly use)

The pomodoro technique is pretty old now, but essentially you work in short focused segments with a quick payoff of a break after the segment is done.

The traditional breakdown of time is 25 minutes of focused work and a 5 minute break.

At first, about 12 years ago, I was shocked at how much work I could get done in 25 minutes of time. Today I try to stretch my work segments into 45 minutes and 10 minute breaks. Take this for a spin today and see what a focused block of work looks like for you.