Breaks

It is important to take breaks when doing the Pomodoro technique. Working takes away out mental energy and it is important to replenish it. The author of the Pomodoro Technique Illustrated makes four Pomodori a set and a set break is about 15 - 30 mins. Even thoug the length of a Pomodoro and the break can be varied. The original technique advocates a 25-minute slot of focused work followed by a 5-minute break.