blogging<\/em>\u00a0aspect.<\/p>\nLet\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n
\u201cPomodoro is such a funny name\u201d<\/h2>\n
I agree. It does sound kinda weird.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s weirder is that you\u2019ll start saying things like, \u201cI\u2019m in the middle of a pomodoro!\u201d<\/p>\n
Lol<\/em>.<\/p>\nSo what is a pomodoro?<\/p>\n
A pomodoro is an atomic unit of time<\/em>\u00a0that can\u2019t be divided any smaller. I say atomic because an atom can\u2019t be split into any smaller parts (elec-wha?<\/em>), and a pomodoro similarly can\u2019t be any smaller. Therefore, you can\u2019t say something like \u201ca half of a pomodoro\u201d without sounding like a madman and being sent to the funny farm.<\/p>\nA pomodoro, at it\u2019s simplest definition, is a 25 minute work session, followed by 3-5 minutes of break.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a pomodoro.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s important about using a pomodoro is that when you start a pomodoro, you don\u2019t break it<\/em>. Ever.<\/p>\nIn order to use the pomodoro technique, you need\u2026 a timer. Put that cell phone away, you won\u2019t need it. Go to the nearest store and get a kitchen timer for 99 cents. Not an electric one, the kind you wind up and you hear it go \u201ctick tock tick tock\u201d over and over again.<\/p>\n
So get that kind of timer, and when you want to start working, wind that sucker up and put it at 25 minutes.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the rules for a Pomodoro (from the handbook):<\/p>\n
\n- A Pomodoro consists of 25 minutes plus a five minute break<\/li>\n
- After every four Pomodoros comes a 15-30 minute break<\/li>\n
- The Pomodoro is indivisible. There is no half or quarter pomodoro.<\/li>\n
- If a Pomodoro begins, it has to ring.<\/li>\n
- Protect the Pomodoro. Inform effectively, negotiate quickly to reschedule the interruption, and call back the person who interrupted you as agreed.<\/li>\n
- If an activity lasts more than 5-7 Pomodoros, break it down.<\/li>\n
- If an activity lasts less than one Pomodoro, combine it with other small activities.<\/li>\n
- Results are achieved Pomodoro after Pomodoro.<\/li>\n
- The next Pomodoro will be better.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Those are the rules for the Pomodoro technique. There\u2019s been lots of research done on the technique so try it yourself before trying to reinvent the wheel <\/p>\n
Anyway, when using the Pomodoro technique for blogging, here are some things you want to consider.<\/p>\n
\n- Use one Pomodoro for research<\/em>. Look into your subject matter and learn what you\u2019re going to write about. You can also add keyword research into this. While doing research, also start to outline and brainstorm your post. If\/when you find anything relevant, copy the text, copy the source, and just paste it into your blog post, don\u2019t worry about formatting.<\/li>\n
- Using your outline, start writing. Don\u2019t stop to find cool pictures. Don\u2019t stop to find a cool quote. You did that already. The writing process may take anywhere from 1-2 Pomodoros. Use one Pomodoro for simple posts, and two Pomodoros for more in-depth posts. If your post takes any more than 2 Pomodoros, you may want to analyze how you are spending your time or whether or not your blog post should be split up into smaller portions or even expanded upon into an eBook.<\/li>\n
- If you finish your blog post and there\u2019s still time left on the Pomodoro, revise<\/em>. Check your links. Check your grammar. Read through your blog post and ask yourself if it makes sense. You can also use the time at the end to do your meta data, categories, tags, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here\u2019s something important: Once a week, you want to set aside 1-2 Pomodoros for blog<\/em>\u00a0planning<\/em>. Brainstorm ten<\/em>\u00a0blog posts that you\u2019d want to write about. Why ten, and not seven? Because we don\u2019t live in a perfect world. Sometimes you may think the blog is a good idea, but then when you start writing, you may say, \u201cDamn, that blog idea sucks!\u201d<\/p>\nAnd even if that doesn\u2019t happen, at least you\u2019ll have some extra blog posts.<\/p>\n
Action Steps: Becoming a Pomodoro Pundit<\/h3>\n\n- First, learn the Pomodoro technique in general. Read the handbook\u00a0(Set aside 2 Pomodoros to read it). Learn how to apply it in your every day life as it applies to work. If you find yourself habitually procrastinating, try to Pomodoro technique for 30 days before dismissing it as \u201cnot working.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Once you get the Pomodoro technique down, use 1-2 Pomodoros per week (maybe every Saturday or Sunday) to plan out your blog posts. Plan at least ten posts for the upcoming week.<\/li>\n
- When you start \u201cblogging\u201d time, use one Pomodoro for research\/outline, one or two Pomodoros for writing the post, and one Pomodoro for SEOing your post (as well as building backlinks and sharing).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Apply the Pomodoro technique to your blogging and see how much more organized your posts are, and how much better you feel about time!<\/p>\n
Moving onto you<\/h3>\n
Have you tried the Pomodoro technique? Like it? Hate it? I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts\u2026<\/p>\n
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In peace, love, and prosperity,<\/p>\n
Rasheed<\/p>\n
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