Overcome focus issues with the Pomodoro Technique and get your tasks done faster. Simple, effective and science-backed. Start right now with the timer.
Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks work into short, focused blocks of time. It is named after the tomato-shaped (Italian: pomodoro) kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student.
The idea is simple: focus on a single task for a set period, then take a short break. This rhythm sharpens attention and prevents mental fatigue.
Focus fully on a single task for 25 minutes. Remove everything that might distract you.
After each work session, take a short 5-minute break to rest your mind. Stand up, move around.
This cycle keeps your brain fresh and prevents burnout. Break big tasks into smaller pieces.
All you need is a timer and a task. Complete your first Pomodoro today in four simple steps.
Identify the task you need to complete. If it's a big project, break it into smaller parts.
Set it to 25 minutes. This is your "Pomodoro" and it should not be interrupted.
Focus only on your work until the timer rings. Jot down stray thoughts and keep going.
Take a short break (5 min). After four Pomodoros, take a long break (15-30 min).
Classic 25/5 is a great start for everyone, but deep work may need longer blocks. Pick a rhythm and the timer updates instantly.
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The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work for 25 uninterrupted minutes and then take a 5-minute break; after four Pomodoros you take a longer 15-30 minute break.
Research suggests attention peaks during the first 20-25 minutes. 25 minutes is short enough to make starting easy and long enough to produce meaningful work. Read more in the science behind Pomodoro.
By the classic rule a Pomodoro is indivisible. Write down non-urgent thoughts and requests and return to your task. If you really have to stop, reset the timer and start a fresh Pomodoro.
A 15-30 minute long break is usually recommended after four Pomodoros. This timer switches to a long break automatically after the fourth one. See how to use breaks well in our break management guide.
Yes. Use the settings icon at the top right of the timer to set Pomodoro, short break and long break durations between 1 and 90 minutes. A 50/10 rhythm works well for students solving problems, for example.
The timer is completely free and needs no sign-up. Your settings and daily counter are stored only in your own browser (localStorage) and are never sent to a server.
25 minutes. One task. Zero distractions. The rest is habit.
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