Promodoro - Pomodora Technique - Challenge Myself for the Review of App

The Pomodoro Technique® is a way to get the most out of time management.

The Promodoro App incorporates the foundational concepts of this technique into an easy to use App.  The App is simple, as is the theory behind the technique. 

For a Product Manager, time management is critical.  I had not been exposed to this technique prior to seeing this App in the App store.  The technique is as follows (which was taken from the Pomodoro website where more detail can be found here: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/):

The basic unit of work in the Pomodoro Technique® can be split in five simple steps:

Choose a task to be accomplished

1. Set the Pomodoro to 25 minutes (the Pomodoro is the timer)
2. Work on the task until the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper
3. Take a short break (5 minutes is OK)
4. Every 4 Pomodoros take a longer break

The App consists of a timer and the ability to track the number of Pomodoros on a specific day and overall for App Usage.

Settings allow the user to customize the Pomodoro:

• Time can be set for 25, 30 or 35 minute increments
• Ring an alarm at the end
• Ticking sound
• Start a break at the end of a timed session
• Break time can be set for 3, 5 or 7 minutes
• Ring an alarm at the end
• Set a Pause time for 15, 20, 25, 30, or 45 seconds
• Set a Long break time for 10, 15, or 20 minutes

I’m actually intrigued by the simplicity behind the technique.  Due to running across this App, I am going to challenge myself to implement this technique over the next few weeks and will write a review then.  We'll see if it can help diminish my 'shiny ball syndrome'.

The App is On Sale today for Free!  Promodoro App in iTunes