[new_user8675309]

What do you do during your Pomodoro rest gaps?

How long are your rest gaps? 5 minutes is too short for me.

[truth_]

I use 30-6-20(after 4 cycles) pattern. You have to find yours through trial and error.

The goal is to not switch context. Social media is awfully bad in this.

If in work, I reply to Slack messages or message from family/friend- if any. They know to call in an emergency and not expect immediate reply to messages.

I have found drinking water and taking a quick stroll being the most effective pomodoro gap actvity. Although it is not always possible.

[new_user8675309]

Appreciate your reply. It’s helpful to have insight into what you’ve settled on.

I’ll try some of these myself. Still haven’t found my ideal cycle times.

How do you fit emails and meetings into your schedule?

By scheduling task-specific pomodoro’s around meetings?

Do you use pomodoro cycles on email and other communication?

Say some urgent situation pops up which requires several emails to be exchanged. Does this throw off your schedule?