About the Pomodoro Timer
The Pomodoro Technique, created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, breaks work into short focused blocks with breaks in between. Knowing a break is coming makes it easier to start and easier to ignore your phone.
How to use it
- Pick one task and press Start for a 25-minute focus block.
- Work only on that task until the timer beeps.
- Take the 5-minute break. After four focus blocks, the timer switches to a longer break.
- Change the lengths under "Timer settings" if 25 minutes does not suit you.
Worked examples
A two-hour study evening
Four 25-minute blocks with three 5-minute breaks and one 15-minute break takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and gives 100 minutes of real focus.
Frequently asked questions
Why 25 minutes?
It is short enough to start without dread and long enough to get into a task. Many students settle on 30 to 50 minutes later, which is fine.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. It tracks the real end time, so it stays accurate even when the tab is in the background.
What should I do on a break?
Stand up, drink water, look away from screens. Avoid starting something you cannot stop in five minutes.