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How the Pomodoro Technique works

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Focus 25 min

Work on one task, without switching, for a full session.

2

Short break

Step away for 5 minutes — stretch, walk, look away from the screen.

3

Repeat

Do another focus session. Every 4th one earns a longer break.

4

Long break

Rest for 15-30 minutes, then start the cycle again.

Why it helps focus

  • A fixed deadline makes starting a task feel less daunting
  • Regular breaks prevent the fatigue that leads to distraction
  • Tracking completed sessions builds a visible sense of progress
  • Short bursts reduce the temptation to multitask
  • Long breaks give your brain real recovery time, not just a pause
  • The structure works for study, deep work, or chores alike

Frequently asked questions

A time-management method where you work in focused 25-minute intervals ("pomodoros") separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every four. It's designed to keep concentration high and prevent burnout during long work sessions.

It's named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer ("pomodoro" is Italian for tomato) that developer Francesco Cirillo originally used to time his study sessions in the late 1980s.

Yes — open Settings to adjust the focus duration, short break, long break, and how many focus sessions happen before a long break. Your settings are saved in this browser for next time.

Yes. The countdown is calculated from a fixed end time rather than ticking down manually, so it stays accurate even if the tab is in the background — and the tab title updates live so you can see the time remaining without switching back.

Your settings persist in this browser between visits. Session counts reset when you reload the page — this is a focus tool, not a time-tracking log.