Pomodoro timer
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Work in focused blocks with short breaks in between. The classic setup is 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, with a longer break after four rounds.
Great for
- Studying and exam revision
- Deep work, writing and coding
- Household tasks you keep putting off
Making the Pomodoro Technique work
The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer: one task for a short block, then a rest. This timer starts with 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute short breaks and a 15-minute long break after every 4 focus sessions. In Settings you can change Focus (minutes), Short break (minutes), Long break (minutes) and Long break after this many focus sessions, for example to 50 minutes of focus and 10 of rest.
Tip: Write down the one task for the next block before you press Start. If something else pops into your head, note it and get back to the task.
Questions & answers
What should I do in the breaks?
Get up, move, drink some water or look out of the window. Try to avoid checking messages – it makes it harder to focus again.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method: you focus on one task for a set time (usually 25 minutes), then take a short break. After four sessions you take a longer break.
Can I change the times?
Yes, open Settings to change focus, short-break and long-break minutes.
Does it continue automatically?
Only if you switch on “Start the next phase automatically”.