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A tiny terminal Pomodoro timer I made for myself in Python (programming.dev)
submitted 2 weeks ago by mietkiewski_dev@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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I was struggling to sit down and start my side projects, so I began reading more about productivity and motivation. Eventually I ended up writing a tiny Pomodoro timer for my terminal — mostly just to help myself get moving.

It’s super minimal: you enter the title, work time, break time, and number of intervals. At the end it generates a simple session report and asks you to write your own conclusion. I like reading my own reports later, so I added that feature.

I also enjoy reading short reports and summaries, so adding them felt natural. And honestly, I prefer building simple tools myself rather than hunting for the “perfect” app.

Works on Windows & Linux, needs only Python.

GitHub: https://github.com/Mietkiewski/MPomidoro
Gumroad PWYW $0+: https://mietkiewski.gumroad.com/l/mpomidoro

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[-] mietkiewski_dev@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago

Starting has always been the hardest part for me. Curious what helps you get going — I’m still figuring it out myself.

[-] ExperimentalGuy@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

Finding music that locks me in is key.

[-] mietkiewski_dev@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

Nice... Music definitely helps.

[-] zweieuro@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I feel like this might sound unhealthy of me but: The angrier/more frustrated I get, the better. Angry isnt bad in my head, angry at $thing gets shit done because I do not want to see it or have it in my head anymore than necessary.

Though I enjoy once I start even if I hate $thing since I like computers/coding/learning.

This single thing got me through university. I dont want to do $thing -> not doing it keeps it on my mind -> once I have a single minute free I will make a plan where to begin the thing -> when I have a good chunk of the time I may need for it I do it just so the thing is finally gone.

Healthy? Up for debate. Can't argue with the results tho...

Edit: I am typically a very jolly and happy Person ^^ there is just this research and writing stuff in uni where it feels like pleasing some arbitrary line the prof drew ._.

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