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Pomodoro timer
Pick Focus 25, press Start, and work until the timer ends; then take a 5-minute break. After four rounds, take 15. The timer runs in your browser, with no sign-up, no ads and no cookies.
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Round 1 of 4
How the Pomodoro Technique works
- Choose one task.
- Work for 25 minutes without switching.
- Take a 5-minute break.
- After four rounds, take 15 to 30 minutes.
Plan the block, then run the timer
A timer helps you focus; a time block makes sure the work has a slot. Put a deep work block in your week, run Pomodoros inside it, then tick it off. Pomodoro vs time blocking.
Questions
Is 50 minutes better than 25?
For deep work many people prefer 50 on and 10 off. Try both for a week.
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