⚡ Ignoring Breaks
Skipping 5-minute breaks may seem productive, but it leads to fatigue and loss of focus later in the day.
🧠 Multitasking During a Pomodoro
Checking emails or messages during a Pomodoro ruins concentration. Focus on one single task only.
⏱️ Not Planning Tasks
Jumping in without listing or prioritizing tasks wastes focus time. Prepare before you start the timer.
📋 Making Sessions Too Long
Stretching sessions to 40–60 minutes too early breaks rhythm and increases burnout risk.
📱 Not Managing Distractions
Leaving notifications on or accepting interruptions destroys focus and makes you restart your flow.
🎯 Treating It as a Race
Rushing to complete more Pomodoros shifts focus from quality work to quantity — productivity drops.
🔁 Not Adjusting to Energy Levels
Using the same schedule every day, regardless of energy, ignores the flexibility of the technique.
📉 Forgetting Reflection
Not reviewing your completed Pomodoros means missing insights about your time and productivity patterns.