set the pomodoro timer (typically for 25 minutes).
work on the task.
end work when the timer rings and take a short break (typically 5–10 minutes).
go back to step 2 and repeat until you complete four pomodori.
after four pomodori are done, take a long break (typically 20 to 30 minutes) instead of a short break. once the long break is finished, return to step 2.