Student Hack: The “Pomodoro + Afrobeats” Method That Saved My GPA
Ever felt like your attention span vanishes after 10 minutes?
What if I told you there’s a method that saved my GPA — and all I needed was a timer and some Afrobeats?
Staying focused while studying is hard — especially with distractions all around. But here’s a simple trick one student from University of Portharcourt swears by…
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a simple but powerful study method where you work in focused 25-minute bursts (called “Pomodoros”) followed by 5-minute breaks.
The “Pomodoro + Afrobeats” Method
Step 1: Pick a topic to study.
Step 2: Set a timer for 25 minutes — this is your “Pomodoro session.”
Step 3: Play low-volume Afrobeat instrumentals (Lofi Wizkid, Burna, or Ayra Star)
Step 4: After 25 mins, take a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle 4 times.
How It Works:
- Choose a study task
- Set a 25-min timer
- Work till it rings
- Take a 5-min break
- Repeat 4 times, then take a longer break (15–30 mins)
Why It Works for Students:
- Forces you to stay focused
- Makes long reading sessions manageable
- Helps you avoid burnout
- When paired with calm Afrobeat instrumentals, it slaps
Try It Out Today
Use this technique for your next reading or assignment session. Come back and drop your feedback in the comments
Have your own study hack? Share it with us — you might be featured in next week’s post!
Bonus Study Tools
We recommend these free Pomodoro apps:
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