Pomodoro Technique

Biological Parallel

Bees can't forage continuously—they return to the hive every 20-30 minutes to unload nectar and reset attention before cognitive resources deplete. This matches the Pomodoro's 25-minute work intervals: focused bursts with mandatory recovery breaks. The brain, like foraging bees, performs best in sprint-rest cycles. Continuous work isn't productive—it's metabolically unsustainable and degrades decision quality.