No no no! Not the vegetable! The Pomodoro Technique helps your productivity in work and studying.

The Pomodoro technique is simple: Study/work for 25 minutes and then take a 5 minute break to clear your head. Start another Pomodoro (25 minute session) and then 5 minute break. After 4 Pomodoros you get a longer break (usually 15 minutes). Click here for a more detailed explanation and more ideas to further your use of the technique.

I’ve been using this and so far it has helped me stay productive AND refreshed. Here are the two three apps I’ve found to work best. I still haven’t found a simple Windows app yet.

Promodoro iPhone App | Pomodoro Mac App

Edit: Kristian, from the comments, pointed me to CherryTomato. This looks like a really cool application and one I’ll use when I’m on the Windows side of things.