The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It breaks work into 25-minute focused intervals (Pomodoros) separated by 5-minute short breaks. After four Pomodoros, you take a longer 15-minute break. This rhythm aligns with your brain's natural focus and recovery cycles to maximize productivity and reduce mental fatigue.
1. Choose one task to focus on. 2. Click Start (or press Space). 3. Work without interruption for 25 minutes. 4. Take a 5-minute short break when the timer rings. 5. Repeat. After 4 Pomodoros, take a 15-minute long break. Customize session lengths in the Settings panel — common variants: 50/10 (50 min work, 10 min break) for deep work, or 20/5 for tasks requiring frequent mental resets.
Time-boxing reduces procrastination because starting a 25-minute session is psychologically easier than "working all day." Regular breaks prevent cognitive fatigue and maintain consistent performance throughout the day. Session counting provides intrinsic motivation — completing 8 Pomodoros in a day feels tangible. The technique also builds awareness of how long tasks actually take, improving future time estimation.
Space: Start / Pause the timer. R: Reset current session to full duration. S: Skip to the next phase (useful when you finish early). Sound alerts use the Web Audio API — no audio files, no permissions needed.