How the Pomodoro Technique works
- Choose one task.
- Focus for 25 minutes.
- Take a 5-minute break.
- Repeat, then take a longer break after several sessions.
Focus for 25 minutes, take a short break, and make your next task easier to start.
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Use focused work intervals and deliberate breaks to make starting easier and distractions less tempting. The timer works in your browser with no account required.
Short, visible sessions create a clear finish line. That can make studying, coding, writing, and routine work easier to start and easier to measure.
Start with the classic 25/5 rhythm, try 50/10 for longer work, or use the clock as a foundation for your own custom routine.
Use one session for a single chapter, problem set, flashcard batch, or reading goal. Breaks give you a natural reset point.
Try the study timer →Turn a large project into small, measurable focus blocks. Pair the timer with a short task list and review your completed sessions at the end of the day.
Try the focus timer →A Pomodoro is traditionally a 25-minute focused work interval followed by a short break.
25 minutes is the classic starting point, but 50-minute focus blocks can work well for tasks that need longer uninterrupted attention.
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