20世紀(jì)90年代末，意大利軟件開發(fā)者弗朗西斯科·西里洛給世人帶來(lái)了他的“番茄工作法”（Pomodoro Technique），隨后的十多年以來(lái)，所有辦公室都成為了免受干擾，能夠高質(zhì)量完成工作的場(chǎng)所。

不，情況并非完全如此，如今，讓人分心的事情甚至更多了。因此，我們有必要重新引入番茄工作法。它能讓我們?cè)趹?yīng)當(dāng)完成工作時(shí)免受Facebook和Instagram的干擾。

西里洛以外型類似番茄，尤其是波莫多羅番茄的紅色廚房計(jì)時(shí)器來(lái)命名這一方法。每個(gè)計(jì)時(shí)器最多可以設(shè)定25分鐘，西里洛把它設(shè)為一個(gè)新單位“番茄時(shí)間”（ Pomodoro）。他認(rèn)為，這是完成任務(wù)的理想時(shí)長(zhǎng)。西里洛表示，短時(shí)間爆發(fā)式的工作能幫助你保持專注，免受焦慮的困擾。

首先，你可以列出一系列需要完成的項(xiàng)目和工作，把大的項(xiàng)目分解成可以在25分鐘內(nèi)完成的小任務(wù)。完成每項(xiàng)任務(wù)之后，在后面打個(gè)叉，然后休息3-5分鐘。

番茄工作法的第一法則是：你需要向大家說(shuō)明這項(xiàng)方法。如果同事知道你在實(shí)行這項(xiàng)神奇的新效率計(jì)劃，他們就不太會(huì)在25分鐘的“番茄時(shí)間”內(nèi)打斷你。西里洛認(rèn)為，“番茄時(shí)間”內(nèi)不能被打斷——在他曾經(jīng)工作過(guò)的開放辦公室里，他一個(gè)字也不說(shuō)。

盡管番茄工作法很簡(jiǎn)單，只需要一個(gè)計(jì)時(shí)器，但如今一些出色的技術(shù)幫助它在21世紀(jì)流行了起來(lái)。Marinara Timer的網(wǎng)站能讓你定制計(jì)時(shí)器，且不需安裝。而Tomato Timer則更加簡(jiǎn)單，它只向用戶提供25分鐘的計(jì)時(shí)器，以及一些快捷鍵來(lái)開始、停止和決定休息時(shí)間。

你還可以安裝由西里洛開發(fā)的Simple Pomodoro。當(dāng)你準(zhǔn)備工作時(shí)，點(diǎn)擊瀏覽器上的西紅柿圖標(biāo)，就能開始了。它會(huì)在25分鐘到了以后彈出提示框。Strict Workflow則更進(jìn)一步，它能屏蔽一些讓你分心的網(wǎng)站。這兩個(gè)工具都支持Chrome瀏覽器。

IOS的計(jì)時(shí)器Focus Keeper可以記錄你之前保持專注的時(shí)長(zhǎng)。而對(duì)安卓（Android）用戶而言，Timesheet是個(gè)不錯(cuò)的選擇。（財(cái)富中文網(wǎng)）

譯者：嚴(yán)匡正

In the late 1990s Francesco Cirillo, an Italian software designer, introduced the world to the Pomodoro Technique, and decades since, every office has become a distraction-free sanctuary of quality work.

No, it didn’t happen quite like that, and today there are even more distractions out there. So with that in mind, we’d like to bring back the Pomodoro Technique. It could be what finally saves us from checking Facebook and scrolling through Instagram while we should be getting stuff done.

Cirillo named his technique after those red kitchen timers that look like tomatoes, specifically Pomodoro tomatoes. Each timer can be set for a max of 25 minutes, or a unit of time Cirillo coined “the Pomodoro”, which he believes is the optimal time to work on a task. Working in short bursts will help you concentrate and focus without anxiety, according to Cirillo.

You start by making a log of projects and activities that need doing, breaking down larger projects into chunks you can accomplish in 25 minutes. After each task is complete “X” it off and take a three-to-five minute break.

The first rule about Pomodoro Technique is: you talk to everyone about Pomodoro Technique. When your coworkers learn about your amazing new productivity plan, they’re more likely to stop interrupting you during your 25-minute Pomodoro intervals. Cirillo believes a Pomodoro must never be interrupted – no word on his ever working in an open office.

Although the Pomodoro Technique is simple and only requires a timer, there is some cool tech out there to help bring the method into the 21st century. The Marinara Timer website allows you to set custom timers. No installation required. Tomato Timer is even simpler, offering users just the 25-minute option and various keyword shortcuts to start, stop, and determine break time.

Install Simple Pomodoro, which was developed by Cirillo, and when you’re ready to start a task click the tomato icon on your browser and get started. A popup alerts you when 25 minutes is up. Strict Workflow goes a step further and blocks certain distracting websites. Both are available for Chrome.

The IOS app Focus Keeper is a timer that also tracks how long you’ve kept your focus in the past. For Android users, Timesheet offers a good alternative.