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The Story of Sukanya and Sage Chyavana

Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...

Pomodoro Technique - The Best Productivity Hack

Pomodoro Technique - The Best Productivity Hack
Introduction

The Pomodoro Technique is an effective time management technique to divide the available time into small chunks and breaks. This technique helps us to work within the available time rather than having the feeling of endless time and working against it. A basic Pomodoro Technique involves the forming of multiple 25 Minute chunks or Pomodoros and taking a 5-minute break after every Pomodoro. After every 4 Pomodoros, there is a longer break of 15 Minutes. This technique instills the sense of urgency to complete the task within defined Pomodoros rather than procrastinating over the pendency of tasks. 
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Moreover, this technique protects us from burnout as we get refreshing breaks after every Pomodoro. It’s impossible to spend multiple hours on the same work without taking any break and getting the best results. Hence these breaks help us to improve our efficiency and maintain laser-sharp focus. Tracking of Pomodoro method is very difficult and hence multiple Pomodoro Apps are also available over Apple Store and Android Playstore which work as Pomodoro timer. Download those Pomodoro apps and implement Pomodoro in your work schedule to achieve maximum efficiency.
Links for Pomodoro App 1, Pomodoro App 2
Pomodoro timer online

What Makes Pomodoro so Effective?

Francesco Cirillo developed the Pomodoro technique during the 1980s. He was a university student at that time and faced multiple challenges in focussing on studies and completing assignments. He initially committed to focusing on every task for 10 minutes and used a tomato (Tomatoes are known as Pomodoro in Italian) shaped kitchen timer. That was the starting point of the Pomodoro technique. 
Watch this video to understand the challenges faced by Babasaheb Ambedkar:
Let’s understand the step by step method of its implementation:
1. Prepare a to-do list and arrange a Pomodoro timer or Pomodoro App
2. Set up the timer for 25 minutes and focus on a single task from the to-do list
3. When your session gets over, strike off one Pomodoro from the diary and note down the completion status of the task.
4. Then start enjoying the 5-minute break
5. After every 4 Pomodoros, take a long and refreshing break of 15 minutes
As 25-minute work and a 5-minute break are at the heart of the Pomodoro technique, we must remember below-mentioned things to make it more effective:
1. Plan your Pomodoros in advance: Take out 20 minutes in the morning or at D-1 day to plan out activities to be performed throughout the day. Also, note how many Pomodoros are required to accomplish each task. If our workday is of 8 hours, then we must ensure that we must not use more than 16 Pomodoros.
one day we will be more creative, more productive and yet more relaxed  francesco cirillo
2. Plan overflow Pomodoros: Average workday have 16 Pomodoros and try to keep 2-3 Pomodoros for those complex tasks which may take more time. It is best to end the day with some spare Pomodoros rather than running around like a fire tender due to overscheduling.
3. Get away from Digital Screens: Most of us spend a large amount of time on screens, hence do not spend break time on social media. Give a break to your brain and eyes. Stand up, walk around your table, stretch yourself or watch some birds outside the window. If you are doing work from home then clear the kitchen table or fold your washed clothes.

Summary

So you are totally convinced with the Pomodoro Technique and hence it’s now a time to put this method into action. At the start of the day, review all your ongoing projects and possible opportunities. Define your task for today and assign the relevant number of Pomodoros.
Enjoy your productive day.

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