Focus Timer
To Do List
Add- Update Web Code
- Work on the Project Code
- Read a new paper
- Take a Walk
Timer technique
Pomodoro (by Francesco Cirillo)
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Choose and list four tasks to complete.
Set a focus timer (traditionally 25 minutes).
Work on the selected task until the timer rings. When it ends, you earn one pomodoro check mark (hourglass).
If you have fewer than four check marks, take a short break (traditionally 5 minutes), then return to step 2.
After collecting four check marks, take a longer break (about 25 minutes), then return to step 1.
The Rule of 52 and 17 (by Daily Muse)
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Work for 52 minutes, then take a 17-minute break.
Use your breaks wisely to recharge and maximize the effectiveness of your work sessions.
Step away from your computer and put down your phone.
Do a few light exercises or go for a short walk to clear your mind and get your body moving.
Chat with colleagues—about anything except work.
Ultradian Rhythms (by Nathaniel Kleitman)
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Focus on your most important task for 60–90 minutes.
Then take a 20-minute healing break.
Within those 60–90 minute work blocks, you can also structure your time using Pomodoro cycles (25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest).
During your break, step away from work completely—take a walk, meditate, enjoy a short nap, or chat with a friend.
The goal is to give your brain a chance to fully switch off and recharge.
Customize (by You)
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Does it feel like the timing isn’t quite right?
Experiment with different combinations to discover what works best and define your optimal focus cycle.