Can I change the 25 minutes?

Yes! Many pros prefer 50/10 cycles.

What to do during breaks?

Anything screen-free. Stretch, meditate, or walk.

A Pomodoro is indivisible. If a distraction is unavoidable, the Pomodoro is void and must be restarted. Ideally, defer the distraction.

Yes, it is considered one of the best study techniques, especially when combined with Active Recall and Spaced Repetition.

Do not seek records, seek consistency. A highly productive day usually consists of 8 to 12 real cycles of intense focus.

If a task requires more than 4 Pomodoros (2 hours), break it down. This provides a constant sense of progress.

Yes, but prefer instrumental music (Lo-Fi, Classical, Game Soundtracks) to avoid competing with language processing.

The technique aims to create a safe "container" for work. If the visual countdown bothers you, hide the timer after starting it.

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