Pomodoro Timer
Work in 25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks, plus a long break every 4 pomodoros. All durations are adjustable, and a chime plays at every phase change. Just keep the tab open.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
Created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s (and named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer — "pomodoro" is Italian for tomato), the technique splits your work into 25-minute blocks of total concentration, each followed by a 5-minute break. After every 4 completed pomodoros you take a longer break of 15–30 minutes. During a focus block there is exactly one rule: no interruptions. If a distraction pops up, jot it down and deal with it on your next break instead of switching tasks.
Why 25 minutes actually works
A short block with a visible finish line lowers the resistance to getting started: it's far easier to commit to "just 25 minutes" than to a whole afternoon. Regular breaks prevent the attention dip that sets in after 40–50 minutes of continuous work, and the pomodoro counter turns your day into measurable units — 8 to 12 pomodoros add up to a solid day of deep work. This timer moves between focus and break phases on its own and chimes at every switch, so you never have to watch the clock.