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Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
A customisable Pomodoro focus timer to boost productivity with work and break intervals.
Work Session
25:00
Session 1 of 4
Sessions Completed
0
Focus Time Today
0 min
Break Time Today
0 min
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Developed by Francesco Cirillo, the Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused intervals (typically 25 min) followed by short breaks. After 4 sessions, take a longer break. It combats distraction and mental fatigue.
Formula
Work: 25 min focused work
Short Break: 5 min rest
Long Break: 15-30 min after every 4 sessions
One Pomodoro = 1 work interval
Short Break: 5 min rest
Long Break: 15-30 min after every 4 sessions
One Pomodoro = 1 work interval
Examples
Standard — 25 min work, 5 min short break, 4 sessions, 15 min long break
4 sessions = 2 hours deep work + 35 minutes rest. Highly sustainable and research-backed.
Deep work variant — 50 min work, 10 min break, 3 sessions
Better for flow-state tasks needing longer warm-up: writing, coding, design.
Why Use This?
Time-boxing with forced breaks prevents burnout, reduces decision fatigue, and makes large tasks approachable by breaking them into manageable chunks.
Is 25 minutes optimal?▼
Research suggests 52 min work + 17 min breaks is the empirically ideal ratio (DeskTime). Pomodoro uses 25 min for simplicity, which works well for most people.
What if I am in flow state?▼
Some practitioners extend through flow state and break after finishing the thought. Others are strict about the timer to build rhythm. Experiment to find what works.
Can I use it for creative work?▼
Yes. Many writers, designers, and developers use it. Longer intervals (45-50 min) work better for deeply creative tasks with longer warm-up time.