Pomodoro Timer

The Pomodoro technique is simple on purpose: focus for 25 minutes, then take a short break. The magic isn’t the number—it’s the rhythm. A clean timer makes the rhythm effortless, so your brain can stop negotiating and start working.

This page gives you a one‑click Pomodoro timer (25 minutes) plus a calm guide to using it without turning it into a productivity performance. Think: steady progress, less doomscrolling, more clarity.

How to do a Pomodoro the calm way

• Pick one task (one outcome).
• Start 25:00 and work on only that task.
• When you drift, return—no punishment, just return.
• Take a 5‑minute break (stand, breathe, water).
• After 4 rounds, take a longer break (15–30 minutes).

Why 25 minutes works

Twenty‑five minutes is long enough to get traction but short enough to reduce fear. You can always endure 25 minutes. That’s why it’s effective against avoidance: it lowers the “cost of starting.” Once you’re moving, your brain often wants to continue.

Try this rule: don’t optimize the system, optimize the start. A clean Pomodoro is about beginning on time, not tracking perfection.

Anti‑doomscrolling: use breaks intentionally

The biggest Pomodoro trap is spending breaks on high‑dopamine content (social feeds). It makes the next start harder. Keep breaks low‑stimulus: walk, stretch, breathe, look outside, tidy one small thing. Your next 25 minutes will feel lighter.

Two practical variations

Recovery Pomodoro: If you’re tired, do 20 minutes focus + 10 minutes rest. Keep the rhythm, reduce strain.

Deep Pomodoro: If you’re already in flow, do 50 minutes + 10 minutes break. Use it sparingly—only when your environment is stable.

Small checklist for better Pomodoros

• Write the next action (verb + object).
• Put your phone out of reach (literally).
• Close everything unrelated (one tab is enough).
• Start within 30 seconds—don’t negotiate.
• End with one line: what’s the next step?

Pomodoro vs 25‑minute timer: what’s the difference?

A 25‑minute timer becomes a Pomodoro when you add the rhythm (breaks) and the rule of one task. The timer is the tool; the method is the pattern.

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