Is the Pomodoro technique worth it?

Definitely, with time and practice you can increase the increment of study vs rest. It's proven useful for me. I don't think studying consistently without breaks garners the best quality.

 

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/articl...stination-is-about-managing-emotions-not-time

 

It works really well, but don't feel forced to use 25mins for each pomodoro. I found that 45mins or even 1h with 10mins short breaks works really the best for me for example

 

I browse the forum or Pinterest, sort out files, get up and do a few stretches, check my phone notifs, go make a cup of coffee, walk a bit, things like that For me at least, it has to be really non work related. If it's a break, it's a break. But if I feel like keeping on going, I keep on going!

I recommend the app Forest for pomodoros!

 

Yup! Wrote my whole, 60 pages semiology thesis using this app.

 

No , never worked for me. I believe that studying is like gymming , it takes effort and you get better and better with consistency. And take breaks. Don’t numb your ass sitting all day.

If you want to get better at studying , Do it everyday even if it’s for 10 min or less.

Pomodoro is a very good technique. But if you are a perfectionist like me you will procrastinate about studying for a set period of time.

 

Very happy to hear that is working for you