"Do you look at your To Do List and see all the things you need to do, but decide to procrastinate instead? Or go on YouTube or Tiktok instead of finishing your tasks? This method might be for you. I've tried so many things to try and get stuff done. But I found nothing worked. Until I tried this method. I call it the " Anti-Pomodoro" technique. I've seen a video where the creator called it the "Breadcrumb" method. But the foundation is the same. The answer? Work in 5 minute sprints. Press enter or click to view image in full size"
"How I started this was setting a timer for 5 minutes, then take 10 minute breaks. This work / break works for me but I would try and test what makes it feel the easiest for you. 5 min work. 10 min break. 5 min work. 20 min break. (The truest Anti-Pomodoro technique LOL) Break it down to the easiest possible option for you. I'm not kidding. As in, if 5 minutes is too much (I'm not judging, by the way, because I do this sometimes when I'm so unmotivated), then start with a 1 minute."
"And go from there. On top of that, write down every small thing you did as a way to track your progress for the day. It will feel more satisfying when you look back at all the lines you've checked out in your To Do List."
The Anti-Pomodoro or Breadcrumb technique uses extremely short work sprints followed by longer breaks to reduce resistance to starting tasks. Typical examples include 5 minutes of focused work followed by 10 or 20 minute breaks, though intervals should be tested and adjusted based on personal ease. Users can begin as low as one minute when motivation is very low and gradually increase. Recording every small completed action on the to-do list creates visible progress and satisfaction. The combination of micro-sprints and progress tracking helps break procrastination cycles and builds momentum for completing larger tasks.
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