The Pomodoro technique breaks study into 25-minute focus sessions with short breaks. It removes the two biggest focus killers — "when do I start?" and "I'll just keep going until I burn out."
Press Start, study until the beep, then take the break. After four focus sessions you get a longer rest.
Focus timer
How to use it
Pick one task
Choose a single thing to study. One deck, one chapter, one problem set.
Work until the beep
25 minutes of uninterrupted focus. If a distraction pops up, note it and come back after the session.
Take a real break
Stand up, stretch, get water. Every 4th break is longer. Then repeat.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Pomodoro be?
25 minutes is the classic. If it feels too short, try 45-minute focus with 10-minute breaks. The defined block + real break matters more than the exact number.
How many Pomodoros should I do in a day?
8–12 is a strong deep-study day; even 3–4 is meaningful. Focus beats count — one fully focused session outranks three distracted ones.
What should I do during a break?
Stand up, stretch, get water, look away from the screen. Avoid your phone — your brain consolidates what you just studied during the break.
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