Pomodoro technique
Work in short stretches with breaks in between. It rings on time even with this tab in the background.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
It means working in 25-minute stretches with no interruptions, with 5 minutes of rest between them and a longer one every four. Francesco Cirillo came up with it in the eighties and named it after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used. It works because 25 minutes is short enough not to put you off and long enough to actually get somewhere.
It means working in 25-minute stretches with no interruptions, with 5 minutes of rest between them and a longer one every four. Francesco Cirillo came up with it in the eighties and named it after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used. It works because 25 minutes is short enough not to put you off and long enough to actually get somewhere.
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Will it ring if the tab is in the background?
Yes. The bell is scheduled on the audio thread, which browsers do not slow down — it rings on time even with the tab buried.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
Work in 25-minute stretches with 5-minute breaks. The rhythm keeps your head fresh and makes big tasks feel startable.
Can I change the times?
Yes. Set your own work and break lengths if 25/5 is not your rhythm.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page and start; there is nothing to sign up for.
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