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“Be Gentle with Yourself" is one of the core principles of the technique. Rather than forcing discipline or fighting procrastination through willpower, it develops a healthier relationship with time. This shift naturally reduces anxiety, prevents procrastination, and creates sustainable focus—without the burnout of traditional productivity methods.
The complete methodology includes: daily & weekly planning, interruption management, realistic estimation, and a mindset for complexity, uncertainty and urgency.
The name "Pomodoro" comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer used by Francesco Cirillo, who created the technique in the 1980s. The technique's most recognizable feature—25-minute focused work sessions followed by short breaks—is actually just the tip of the iceberg.
Without the complete methodology—particularly the underlying mindset—you're left with just a timer, lacking the planning frameworks and systematic approach that makes the technique actually work. Learn the philosophy behind it →.