The TaskPomo Blog
Field notes on focus, the Pomodoro Technique, and building a workday that doesn't leave you wrecked by 5pm.
Sleep and Productivity: How Sleep Debt Destroys Focus (And How to Rebuild It)
Sleep debt quietly destroys focus, judgment, and productivity. Learn how sleep deprivation impairs cognition and how to rebuild better habits.
Samet Yigit·May 8, 2026·2 min
Decision Fatigue: Why "Light" Workdays Leave You Exhausted (And How to Fix It)
Decision fatigue from digital micro-decisions can wreck your productivity on "light" workdays. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
Samet Yigit·May 5, 2026·12 min
How to Get Into Flow State on Demand: Triggers, Rituals, and the Timer On-Ramp
Learn how to get into flow state on demand with proven triggers, entry rituals, and the timer on-ramp method. Stop waiting for inspiration.
Samet Yigit·May 2, 2026·13 min
Stop Fighting Your Biology: How to Sync Your Tasks with Your Ultradian Rhythm
Learn how to sync tasks with your ultradian rhythm. Stop fighting your biology and match deep work to your 90-minute energy peaks for better focus and less…
Samet Yigit·Apr 29, 2026·12 min
How to Manage Notifications for Deep Focus: The Ultimate Slack, Email, and Phone Hygiene Guide
Learn how to manage notifications for deep focus with practical Slack, email, and phone hygiene strategies that protect your time without missing emergencies.
Samet Yigit·Apr 26, 2026·12 min
The Eisenhower Matrix Meets Pomodoro: How to Prioritize and Execute When You're Overwhelmed
Learn how to combine the Eisenhower Matrix with the Pomodoro Technique to prioritize and execute when your workload feels impossible to manage.
Samet Yigit·Apr 23, 2026·13 min
Pomodoro for Programmers: How to Use Sprints Without Breaking Flow State
Pomodoro for programmers: learn how to use timed sprints to beat procrastination and protect flow state without letting the timer wreck your deep coding…
Samet Yigit·Apr 20, 2026·12 min
Pomodoro for Writers: How to Beat Blank-Page Paralysis with Timed Sprints
Pomodoro for writers: learn how timed sprints beat blank-page paralysis, shut down your inner editor, and build a sustainable daily writing habit.
Samet Yigit·Apr 17, 2026·12 min
The Real Cost of Context Switching: Why Bouncing Between Tasks Destroys Focus (And What to Do Instead)
Context switching can cost up to 40% of your productive time. Learn the real costs of task switching and four proven frameworks to protect your focus.
Samet Yigit·Apr 14, 2026·13 min
How to Stop Procrastinating: The Neuroscience of Why We Delay and How Short Sprints Trick Your Brain
Learn why procrastination is an emotion problem, not a laziness problem, and how short timed sprints trick your brain into starting hard tasks.
Samet Yigit·Apr 11, 2026·12 min
The 10 Best Pomodoro Apps in 2026: Honest Comparison for Focus, Tasks, and Stats
Compare the 10 best Pomodoro apps in 2026 for focus, task management, and analytics. Honest breakdown to help you pick the right one for your workflow.
Samet Yigit·Apr 9, 2026·13 min
The Daily Productivity Routine That Actually Survives Monday Mornings
Build a daily productivity routine that survives Monday chaos. Learn energy-based scheduling, the Minimum Viable Routine, and proven focus strategies.
Samet Yigit·Apr 8, 2026·13 min
The Practical Guide to Remote Work Focus: How to Stay Productive Without Burning Out
Remote work killing your focus? This practical guide covers proven remote work focus strategies, boundary-setting, and burnout prevention that hold up on a…
Samet Yigit·Apr 7, 2026·14 min
The ADHD Pomodoro Technique: How to Adapt Short Sprints for a Neurodivergent Brain
The ADHD Pomodoro Technique rarely works out of the box. Learn how to adapt sprint lengths, breaks, and timers to fit your neurodivergent brain.
Samet Yigit·Apr 6, 2026·12 min
The Pomodoro Technique for Students: How to Actually Study Longer and Remember More
The Pomodoro Technique for students: learn how to adapt study intervals, protect your breaks, and actually remember more. A practical, evidence-based guide.
Samet Yigit·Apr 5, 2026·14 min
Deep Work Pomodoro: How to Combine Newport and Cirillo for Peak Focus
Combine Cal Newport's deep work with the Pomodoro Technique using modified intervals like 50/10 and 90/20 for peak focus without burnout.
Samet Yigit·Apr 4, 2026·13 min
The Science of Rest: Why the Importance of Breaks at Work Can't Be Ignored
Discover the science behind why breaks at work boost productivity, protect decision-making, and reduce costly errors. Stop treating rest as wasted time.
Samet Yigit·Apr 3, 2026·13 min
The Best Pomodoro Length in 2026: 25 vs 50 vs 90 Minutes (Research-Backed)
What's the best Pomodoro length in 2026? Research shows 25, 50, and 90-minute intervals each fit different tasks. Here's how to choose the right one.
Samet Yigit·Apr 2, 2026·12 min
Pomodoro vs Time Blocking vs GTD: Which Productivity System Fits Your Work?
Pomodoro vs time blocking vs GTD: learn what each productivity system actually solves, when each one fails, and how to combine them into one practical stack.
Samet Yigit·Apr 1, 2026·13 min
What is the Pomodoro Technique? (And Why It's Essential in 2026)
The Pomodoro Technique in plain English: how the 25/5 rule works, why it still beats distraction in 2026, and how to actually stick with it.
Samet Yigit·Mar 31, 2026·14 min