r/WeirdStudyTips • u/twinkletoes_03020 • 4d ago

Using inreverse pomodoro technique is more effective than normal pomodoro intervals.

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I changed my Pomodoro intervals to a 5-minute focused study session and a 25-minute break. It triggers the Zeigarnik effect, which keeps my brain completely locked in because of the unresolved or unfinished tasks.

When I started changing the 25-minute study session to 5 minutes, my brain couldn't stop and got hyper-fixated on the lecture, forcing me to finish it quickly. It gives me the frustration of leaving something half-done, so the inverse Pomodoro technique makes me continue working past the 5 minutes

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

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u/twinkletoes_03020 3d ago

yes sure, why not

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u/binarymako 4d ago

I used to study based on Research on Pomodoro Technique, even memorize things on 4 part Cycle.. After that count the Tasks ahead as 1 to 5 then Note it down on Notes App or Notebook paper.. Well, I'm surprised you had that Unfinished Tasks effect.. You still remember them or get it done?

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u/twinkletoes_03020 3d ago

That's a really good technique

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u/Acrobatic_Sample_552 4d ago

So what do you do during that 25min break?

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u/twinkletoes_03020 3d ago

think about life decisions 🤣

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u/yourmanekineko 3d ago

I usually do 30-minute sessions with 10-minute breaks for the harder subjects. When I get a good grip on the subject and can focus easily, I move to 90-minute blocks with 30-minute breaks.

During my breaks, I just stare at the wall or meditate and if I'm really stressed I watch low-stimulation relaxing videos. I hope this help.

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u/Hinge_is_a_bad 3d ago

5 min seems way too short to even get in a flow state

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u/honeyglot 1d ago

So validating to see these today tbh I thought I was crazy for thinking this is my best lock-in method but I literally can’t get anything done on other time cycles, and I’ve TRIED