Study Nutrient: Pomodoro Technique
Mental Cue: Tomato Timer
Brief Description:
This study technique involves a specific
period of study, followed by a period of rest and immediate reward.
Activating this nutrient:
1.
Set a Timer for 25 minutes.
2.
Engage in a period of focused, uninterrupted
study for 25 minutes.
3.
When the timer goes off, stop studying. Relax!
4.
Give yourself a reward for practicing a healthy
study behavior.
Health benefits:
- Enhance your study skills repertoire.
- Develop your ability to toggle between the focused and diffuse modes of learning.
- Establish a predetermined study period, which can help you with time management.
- Build your ability to focus on subject matter and be more present in the learning process.
- Facilitate your understanding of the subject matter.
References
Cirillo, F. (2006). The
Pomodoro Technique (The Pomodoro). Retrieved from:
1cm1.neocities.org/i.pdf.
Oakley, B. (2016). Tackling Procrastination-It’s Easier, and
More Valuable, Than You Think (Lecture Video). Retrieved from: Coursera and University
of California San Diego Learning How to Learn Coursera: http://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn
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