Pomodoro Timer

Stay focused and productive

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How to Use

📋 Timer Modes

  • Work: Focus on your tasks (default: 25 minutes)
  • Short Break: Quick rest between work sessions (default: 5 minutes)
  • Long Break: Extended rest after 4 work sessions (default: 15 minutes)

🎯 Getting Started

  1. Select your preferred timer mode (Work, Short Break, or Long Break)
  2. Adjust the duration in Settings if needed
  3. Click Start to begin your session
  4. Use Pause to temporarily stop the timer
  5. Click Reset to restart the current session

⚙️ Settings Explained

  • Work Duration: Length of your focused work sessions (1-60 minutes)
  • Short Break: Duration of regular breaks (1-30 minutes)
  • Long Break: Duration of extended breaks (1-30 minutes)
  • Auto-start Breaks: Automatically start break timer when work session completes
  • Auto-start Work: Automatically start work timer when break completes

🎨 Visual Indicators

  • Progress Ring: Shows remaining time - changes color as time runs out
  • Timer Dots & Triangles: Visual markers indicating progress through the session
  • Session Counter: Tracks completed work sessions (long break every 4 sessions)
  • Color Themes: Choose from 5 focus-optimized color schemes

💡 Tips for Maximum Focus

  • Enable auto-start to maintain flow between sessions
  • Choose a color theme that helps you stay focused
  • Take breaks seriously - they're essential for productivity
  • Your progress is automatically saved - close and return anytime

✨ Benefits of Pomodoro Technique

💼 For Work

  • Enhanced Focus: 25-minute focused sessions eliminate distractions and help you concentrate on one task at a time
  • Prevents Burnout: Regular breaks reduce mental fatigue and maintain consistent productivity throughout the day
  • Better Time Management: Breaking work into manageable chunks makes large projects feel less overwhelming
  • Improved Task Completion: The time constraint creates urgency, helping you finish tasks more efficiently
  • Reduced Procrastination: Knowing you only need to focus for 25 minutes makes starting tasks easier
  • Work-Life Balance: Structured breaks ensure you step away from work, reducing stress and improving overall well-being

📚 For Study

  • Better Retention: Short study sessions with breaks improve memory consolidation and information retention
  • Reduced Mental Fatigue: Regular breaks prevent cognitive overload, keeping your mind fresh for learning
  • Improved Concentration: Focused 25-minute blocks help maintain attention during study sessions
  • Effective Learning: Breaking study material into chunks makes complex topics easier to understand and master
  • Prevents Cramming: Encourages consistent, spaced learning rather than last-minute marathon study sessions
  • Enhanced Motivation: Completing multiple Pomodoro sessions provides a sense of accomplishment and progress
  • Better Exam Preparation: Simulates exam conditions with timed practice sessions, improving time management skills

🎯 Key Advantages

  • Scientific backing: Research shows that focused work periods with breaks improve productivity
  • Flexible and adaptable: Customize session lengths to fit your personal rhythm and task requirements
  • Builds discipline: Creates a habit of focused work and intentional rest
  • Tracks progress: Visual indicators help you see how much time you've dedicated to tasks
  • Reduces multitasking: Encourages single-tasking, which is more effective than constant context switching