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I use the Pomodoro method when I write. Basically, it means you do your task for X number of minutes with a break when those minutes are up. Standard lengths are usually 25-minute writing sprints with 5-minute breaks or 50-minute sprints with 10-minute breaks.
My personal preference is the 50-minute sessions because the shorter one doesn't let me get deep enough before it's over.
Usually, I use YouTube. There are videos there that do the timing for me.
Only my favorite video was taken down, and while I've found other ones that are okay, I'm not crazy about them. I did some online searches and saw recommendations for actual physical timers that do Pomodoro.
I decided I was going to try one. This way I can play whatever music I want while I'm working, and I don't have to rely on whatever the person who put the video together liked.
It has two modes, clock and timer. I'm using timer mode here. All I need to do is turn the device so the number of minutes I want is on top. This is from Mooas and it's so easy to use. I love it! I got the yellow color because it has the 50-minute Pomodoro timer, but there are other colors for shorter times.
The timer takes 2 AAA batteries which are not included. Luckily, I had some on hand when the timer arrived, and of course, I immediately had to try it out.
It might be silly to be this excited about a timer, but when I think of all the time I've wasted on YouTube trying to find a Pomodoro session that I like, well, I am excited. Now all I do is start the music I feel like listening to, flip the timer for 50 minutes, and go. (I like instrumental music, BTW, frequently movie soundtracks, but not always.)
Anyway, if you're looking for a Pomodoro timer and aren't sure which one to get, I can recommend the Mooas Timer.
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