The pomodoro technique is simple: twenty-five minutes on, five off. The hard part is starting the fourth session when energy drops.
Timers do not care if you spent the sprint replying to messages with the tab hidden behind your work.
Accountability groups add a daily question that cuts through self-deception: did you protect a real focus block today?
One honest pomodoro beats four pretend ones. Build the streak on truth, then add sessions when the habit survives week two.
Complete one pomodoro today. Phone away. Check in yes or no.