David Zemsky, a work colleague, shared this simple count-down timer to use for the Pomodoro Time Management Technique. I thought it’s brilliant and convinced him to share the same with the whole wide world; and here are we. The Pomodoro Timer app for Windows Mobile devices.
It mimics a common kitchen timer – you ‘wind’ it with the track bar and then start with the start button. The default duration is 25 minutes but you can change it. After 25 minutes it vibrates 3 times or plays a custom sound. It’s simple, and easy to reset and start again.
The application requires .NET Compact Framework 3.5, and you can download the Windows Mobile 5 version here or the Windows Mobile 6.x version here.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that can be used for any kind of task. The aim of the Pomodoro Technique is to use time as a valuable ally in accomplishing what we want to do in the way we want to do it, and to enable us to continually improve the way we work or study.
The basic unit of work in the Pomodoro Technique can be split in five simple steps:
- Choose a task to be accomplished
- Set the Pomodoro to 25 minutes (the Pomodoro is the timer)
- Work on the task until the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper
- Take a short break (5 minutes is OK)
- Every 4 Pomodoros take a longer break
More on the Pomodoro technique here: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/
Special thanks to John Kennedy for drawing the cool display on the tomato! Share your feedback as comments, and spread the word about this application.
