Stay focused. Work in intervals. Get more done.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes long, separated by short breaks. Each interval is called a "pomodoro," the Italian word for tomato, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.
How it works: Choose a task. Set the timer for 25 minutes. Work on the task with full focus until the timer rings. Take a short 5-minute break. After four pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break. This cycle helps maintain concentration while preventing mental fatigue.
Research shows that taking regular breaks during work sessions improves mental agility and helps sustain attention over longer periods. The Pomodoro Technique works because it gives your brain periodic rest while maintaining a sense of urgency that fights procrastination.
Click Start to begin a 25-minute focus session. When the timer ends, you will hear an alert and the timer will switch to a break period. Customize the work and break durations in Settings. Enable "Auto-start next" to automatically begin the next session. Your daily session count and focus minutes are saved and tracked automatically.