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What do Tomatoes Have to Do with Studying for Exams?
Turns out, tomatoes have a lot to do with studying for the athletic training BOC exam!
Using the Pomodoro Technique to study for the BOC Exam is perhaps the easiest time-management/productivity strategy that everyone can use — no special apps or complex technology is required. Just set a timer and use it!
Francesco Cirillo, a developer, entrepreneur, and author invented the technique in the early 1990s.
Cirillo discovered that we’re most effective when we break work down into short, timed intervals (called “Pomodoros”) separated by short breaks.
A fun fact: Cirillo named the system “Pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped timer he used as a university student.
The system involves working in short bursts of 25 minutes, with 5-minute breaks, to increase motivation, creativity, and efficiency.
Theory
Scientific literature also supports this theory. Regular breaks have been shown to greatly improve focus and concentration for extended periods.
Researchers from the University of Illinois have demonstrated that taking short breaks from a task can greatly improve one’s ability to focus for extended periods.
