Focus timer with work and break intervals.
The Pomodoro Timer is a focus timer based on the Pomodoro Technique — a time management method that breaks work into 25-minute focused sessions separated by 5-minute breaks. After four sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break. The technique works by making the work interval short enough to feel manageable (reducing procrastination) while creating enough time pressure to maintain focus. The mandatory breaks prevent mental fatigue. Research on attention span consistently shows that focused work intervals with scheduled recovery outperform unbroken marathon sessions.
Yes. 25 minutes is the original Pomodoro length but many people find 45–60 minute intervals work better for deep programming or creative work. The principle (timed focus + forced breaks) matters more than the exact duration.
Physical movement is most effective: stand, stretch, walk, look out a window. Avoid social media or switching to another task — your brain needs genuine rest, not just different screen content.
If you can defer it (colleague question, non-urgent notification), write it down and return to focus. If you must handle it immediately, the Pomodoro is voided — restart the full 25 minutes after resolving the interruption.