Try others’ methods. Create your method

Try others’ methods. Create your method

Productivity methods aren't one-size-fits-all. Explore techniques and find what truly boosts your motivation

Why I created the toolset on my website, designed to help you discover your ideal productivity strategy and to help you get started.

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In the last entry, we discussed the importance of being precise and finding the right tools for you.

As we saw, tools are not everything. You need to build your own way of doing things, which must coexist with the methods of those you work with.

Without the right method, tools are just useless. Try out your best approach and keep testing what suits you.

One tool I've used in the past is the Pomodoro timer. I was looking for productivity tips when I stumbled upon the Pomodoro technique, a time management tool that catch my attention not just with its utility but also with the lore surrounding it. The idea of Francesco Cirillo repurposing a kitchen timer from his grandmother’s kitchen was somehow relatable.

In the last entry, we discussed the importance of being precise and finding the right tools for you.

As we saw, tools are not everything. You need to build your own way of doing things, which must coexist with the methods of those you work with.

Without the right method, tools are just useless. Try out your best approach and keep testing what suits you.

One tool I've used in the past is the Pomodoro timer. I was looking for productivity tips when I stumbled upon the Pomodoro technique, a time management tool that catch my attention not just with its utility but also with the lore surrounding it. The idea of Francesco Cirillo repurposing a kitchen timer from his grandmother’s kitchen was somehow relatable.

The technique, structured by Francesco Cirillo in the late '80s, involves a simple 6-step process:

  1. Decide on the task to be done.

  2. Set the pomodoro (usually for 25 minutes).

  3. Work on the task.

  4. End when the timer rings, and take a short break (between 5 and 10 minutes).

  5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you complete four pomodoros.

  6. After the fourth pomodoro, take a long break (between 20 and 30 minutes).

Rinse and repeat as needed. Once the task is completed, it is recommended to review the work and the process, by asking yourself questions like, 'What outcome did I fulfil? What was the learning outcome?'


The technique, structured by Francesco Cirillo in the late '80s, involves a simple 6-step process:

  1. Decide on the task to be done.

  2. Set the pomodoro (usually for 25 minutes).

  3. Work on the task.

  4. End when the timer rings, and take a short break (between 5 and 10 minutes).

  5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you complete four pomodoros.

  6. After the fourth pomodoro, take a long break (between 20 and 30 minutes).

Rinse and repeat as needed. Once the task is completed, it is recommended to review the work and the process, by asking yourself questions like, 'What outcome did I fulfil? What was the learning outcome?'


…finding your current ideal method is essential to enjoying the process.

…finding your current ideal method is essential to enjoying the process.

Some comments I found on Reddit and Quora

And what if the Pomodoro isn’t over, but I've finished the work? You can use that time to review what has been done and to make small improvements.

I’m not saying that you should use this method in particular—I barely use it nowadays. I’m suggesting that finding your current ideal method is essential to enjoying the process.

The Pomodoro is ideal if you:
  • Struggle with concentration

  • Feel overwhelmed by work

  • Tend to procrastinate

  • Aren’t that motivated to complete a task

  • Lose track of your projects

This technique is relatively easy to adopt and might be useful for many people. That’s why I also wanted to bring you a simple tool version of it.

Some experts, like psychologist Emma Goodall, say that the Pomodoro helps in breaking down work into manageable chunks, reducing the anxiety associated with the cognitive load required to complete large tasks.

Here’s how the Pomodoro works for others, shared on platforms like Quora and Reddit. These users highlight how training your discipline and focus with the Pomodoro, and enjoying breaks without distractions, can significantly enhance productivity.


And what if the Pomodoro isn’t over, but I've finished the work? You can use that time to review what has been done and to make small improvements.

I’m not saying that you should use this method in particular—I barely use it nowadays. I’m suggesting that finding your current ideal method is essential to enjoying the process.

The Pomodoro is ideal if you:
  • Struggle with concentration

  • Feel overwhelmed by work

  • Tend to procrastinate

  • Aren’t that motivated to complete a task

  • Lose track of your projects

This technique is relatively easy to adopt and might be useful for many people. That’s why I also wanted to bring you a simple tool version of it.

Some experts, like psychologist Emma Goodall, say that the Pomodoro helps in breaking down work into manageable chunks, reducing the anxiety associated with the cognitive load required to complete large tasks.

Here’s how the Pomodoro works for others, shared on platforms like Quora and Reddit. These users highlight how training your discipline and focus with the Pomodoro, and enjoying breaks without distractions, can significantly enhance productivity.


The Toolset

I've created a little toolset to help you start creating today. You'll find:

  • Today’s date

  • A simple but effective Pomodoro timer

  • Links to constantly updated creative resources: My Spotify, a board on Pinterest, Awwwards, FontsInUse, Uncut, and color palettes on Coolors and Adobe Kuler

The Pomodoro timer is designed to be as essential as possible, featuring:
  • The default set at 25 minutes

  • A break mode set at 5 minutes

  • Customizable time settings with + and - buttons

  • A start button

  • A mute switch for all sounds I created to have a subtle but recognizable character, ensuring they don’t interrupt your workflow.

If you’re already accustomed to productivity techniques, try adjusting the duration of Pomodoros and breaks to better fit the complexity or intensity of your tasks. Become a productivity master!

The idea was to gather a few useful resources so you can jump in and do stuff. The sounds are selected not to disturb, the creative resources are picked to complement your current ones, not to replace them, and everything is put together in a brief way so you can get the most from your time at the Toolset.

Feel free to explore the tools and links provided, and try out the Pomodoro timer for your next project. I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on what else you might need—drop me a line anytime!
Enjoy your next project!

Feel free to explore the tools and links provided, and try out the Pomodoro timer for your next project. I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on what else you might need—drop me a line anytime!
Enjoy your next project!

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