25

Long Break (15 mins to 30 minutes)

25

25

Short Break of 5 minutes

Short Break of 5 minutes

Short Break of 5 minutes

25

25

25 minutes of focused work

25 minutes is considered the optimal concentration span for adults. Make the most of this valuable time to fully focus on your priority tasks.

The 4th break (long break)

After 4 cycles, your attention, concentration, and reasoning capacity naturally decline.This is when you need a longer break. Allow yourself up to 30 minutes for :

• rest or stretching,
• social interaction,
• or, ideally, a complete disconnection from work.

At the end of this 130 to 160-minute cycle, take a moment to :

• review your productivity,
• and assess the benefits of the Pomodoro method.

5-minute break

Between two work sessions, the Pomodoro technique requires a 5-minute break. Use this time to:

• take a short walk,
• chat briefly with a colleague,
• make a quick phone call,
• grab a coffee.

This break is long enough to disconnect from the task, but not from your work, so you can restart quickly and efficiently.