Focus comes with a Productivity Timer, but also has a built-in Pomodoro Timer, making it easier for you to manage your work and break times efficiently.
Set up a Pomodoro Timer in Focus to work in productive 25-minute chunks, followed by short breaks. Great for staying focused!
What's a Pomodoro Timer?
A Pomodoro Timer divides your work into short, focused sessions with breaks in between. Normally, you work for 25 minutes and then take a 5 or 10-minute break. After a few cycles, you get a longer break.
Why Use It?
The Pomodoro Method helps in several key ways:
- Splits work into manageable parts.
- Makes it easier to start.
- Encourages taking regular breaks.
- Helps you stay focused.
How to Start
To activate the Pomodoro Timer in Focus, click the Focus icon at the top of your screen. Then click the Tomato icon at the bottom right to switch to Pomodoro Mode.
Click the tomato icon to enter Pomodoro Mode.
Focus allows you to easily select the number of work rounds, helping you get started on tasks right away.
Locked Mode
Using Locked Mode ensures you complete the work period before moving to a break. This helps maintain your focus.
Click the tomato icon to switch to Pomodoro Mode. From there, you can quickly pick how many work rounds you want to do and decide if you want to use Locked Mode.
Change Pomodoro Settings
To change the default settings, go to Focus preferences. You can adjust the length of work periods, short breaks, and long breaks to better match your work style.
Focus allows you to tweak the default Pomodoro settings, including the length of work sessions, short breaks, long breaks, and the frequency of long breaks.
What Makes Focus Unique
Focus stands out because it's not just a Pomodoro Timer. It's also a distraction blocker. By combining these two, you get a productivity tool that is both powerful and effective.
Next Steps
Focus streamlines your work routine and enhances your productivity. Its well-crafted features make it ideal for anyone aiming to accomplish more in a shorter time.
Now that you're familiar with the Pomodoro Timer, you might also want to explore the Schedules feature to further optimize your workday.