Pomodoro Timer

Stay focused with 25-minute work sessions and scheduled breaks.

Focus Timer
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How the Pomodoro Technique works

The Pomodoro Technique breaks your work into focused 25-minute intervals — called pomodoros — separated by short breaks. After four pomodoros, you take a longer break to recover. The fixed intervals make it easier to start tasks, resist distractions, and track how much focused time a project actually takes.

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How to use this timer

  1. Select a single task to work on.
  2. Press Start and work without interruption until the timer ends.
  3. Take the break when prompted — do not skip it.
  4. After four sessions, take the long break before starting the next cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Why 25 minutes?

Francesco Cirillo, who developed the technique in the late 1980s, found that 25 minutes was the right balance between deep focus and cognitive fatigue. The interval is long enough to make real progress and short enough to stay consistently engaged. You can adjust it — some people prefer 50-minute sessions — but 25 minutes is the classic starting point.

What if I get interrupted?

Log the interruption, handle it if unavoidable, then restart that pomodoro from the beginning. The rule is simple: a pomodoro that is interrupted counts as zero. This encourages you to protect your focus windows.

Can I use the Pomodoro Technique for creative work?

Yes. The technique works well for writing, design, coding, and studying — any work where sustained attention matters. Some people prefer longer sessions for deep creative tasks; start with 25 minutes and adjust based on what works for you.

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