One of the most pressing problems of the XNUMXst century is lack of time. The amount of obligations and stimuli we receive make it impossible for us to do everything we have or want to do. In this post we will see two timers to apply the Pomodoro technique in our Linux distribution.
There are as many productivity techniques as there are people, so we cannot speak of universal recipes, however, there are certain parameters that seem to work for everyone. One of them is that Alternating work and rest times makes us more productive.
What is the Pomodoro technique
The pomodoro technique is one of the best-known time management methods. Its popularity is based on the fact that you only need a timer to put it into practice. since in most cases it helps improve concentration and productivity.
In its most basic implementation The work is divided into 25-minute blocks, called pomodoros, followed by 5-minute breaks. Every four pomodoros, there is a longer pause of 15 minutes.
According to the results obtained, you can experiment with different time periods.
Some of the advantages of the Pomodoro technique are:
- Reduce mental fatigue and stress.
- Enhance focus and creativity.
- Facilitate the planning and organization of work.
- Reduce distractions and improve management of interruptions.
- Encourage correct time management.
Two timers to use the Pomodoro technique in Linux
Pomodoro
The creators of This application They didn't put any effort into the name or the UI design, however, it does the job well. The most outstanding features are
- Logfile.
- Statistics.
- Progress notification.
- Background operation.
- Shows the progress in the bar.
Installs with:
flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.idevecore.Pomodoro
And it is uninstalled with:
flatpack uninstall io.gitlab.idevecore.Pomodoro
pomotroid
I was complaining about the lack of appeal of the previous app. pomotroid it is the opposite. It doesn't have much customization beyond defining time frames, however, it makes up for it with an attractive interface and some pleasant warning tones.
Installs with:
sudo snap install pomotroid
and uninstall with:
sudo snap remove pomotroid