I've recently started using pomodoro technique. But 25 minutes pomodoros does not make me fully be focued on the material im learning. it's like once i get comfortable with material, i would have to stop it. it does work for learning languge and reviewing anki flashcards though. But not for learning programming. I feel like i can be more productive when I'm not conerned with time. Can i increase the length of pomodoros? can the length of the pomodoros be varied? Like for learning language, 25 minutes and for programming maybe 1 hour? what do you suggest?

Hi everyone! I wanted to share something that’s really helped me boost my productivity and stay focused—especially when working on tasks that require deep concentration.

I’ve been using the Pomodoro Technique for a while now, and I found that combining it with a gentle chime at the end of each interval makes it much easier to stick to the routine. To make things easier, I created two versions of a Pomodoro timer with 25-minute focus sessions and 5-minute breaks. They’re simple, structured, and totally free of distractions—no ads or interruptions.

Here’s the link if you want to try them out:

With Brown Noise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj922g5A1ZQ

Silent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp6m72k3iNM&t=10s

I personally prefer the brown noise version as it adds extra focus for me, but the silent timer allows you to layer your own favorite ambience (like rain or coffee shop sounds). Both feature a gentle chime to signal the beginning and end of each focus session and break.

I’d really appreciate your feedback as this is part of a new channel I’m building, and I want to make the content as helpful as possible. Are there other features or types of content you’d like to see?

If you’re someone who thrives on structured work sessions or struggles to focus for long periods, I think you might find these helpful. The channel also includes other focus tools like white noise, countdown timers, and ambient soundscapes—all designed to help you stay productive and relaxed.

Let me know if you give it a try! I’d love to hear how you use it or if you have other productivity tools that work for you.

Hi guys!
I did what every other post here is about, you guessed it, a pomodoro timer 🎉

What separates it is that you get your own page "https://pomoti.me/r/YOUR\_URL" and the timer on that page is customizable on colors for text, background and different button styles. Share the link to your friends and work while it is ticking together 🫵. After the end of 2024 the customization will be a paid feature, until then everyone who signs up gets upgraded to lifetime premium for free.

Would love to hear if there's anything you think could be improved or if there's a feature missing that you want in the mix.

Hi guys, few days ago I posted about the free Pomodoro timer I created.

Received some great feedback, such as the ability to select alarms or surviving page refreshes, which I incorporated.

Do you have any other ideas / suggestions / wishes? :)

Want to make this useful to as many people as possible.

Hey guys, I've just launched my own Pomodoro timer (Pomodoro Timer - Smart Productivity Tool | terrific.tools) and would like to improve it with suggestions from the community.

What else would you like to see included in a browser-based Pomodoro Timer?

Right now, you can adjust your Pomodoro and break times, enable and disable the ring notification, and track how many Pomodoro sprints you did in a session.

The Pomodoro Technique : the classic 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break, with a longer 15-minute break after four cycles — has a major flaw for some of us:

Sometimes, 25 minutes feels too short to get into a solid flow.

So, I wrote a Python script to calculate how long your long break should be when you go beyond 25 minutes in each cycle. Here’s how it works:

1. Time Your Cycles: Start a timer, get in the flow, and stop when you want (say, 38 minutes).
2. Calculate Your Short Break: Divide your cycle time by 5. For example, a 38 minutes cycle means ~8 minutes.
3. After Four Cycles: Run the Python script and input the times of the four cycles you just completed. It’ll then calculate the length of your long break.

https://reddit.com/link/1gopvz7/video/84tvuiuf990e1/player

The math behind it takes the average of these two calculations to determine the most accurate long break time :

• Total study time / 6.667
• Average short break * 3

Feel free to read and download the script here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bE6j-cEoVwkwYbyvKGQin-dN1u8iGkA-/view?usp=drive_link

A frequent question asked in r/pomodoro is "How do you motivate yourself to start next pomodoro after a break?" I'd like to share my method, which may also work for someone else.

The original Technique relies on the power of habit, which develops due to the timer always going off after a set interval, e.g. five minutes. This assumes that either your "inner timer" is reasonably accurate, or that you monitor your timer app during the break, which kinda defeats its purpose. I thought there must be a better, stronger stimulus -- something visual or audible.

I could have used my Philips Hue to indicate the state of the rest via light color, but this wouldn't work well in the daylight. I also tried some countdown voice notifications, but sudden speech sounded outright creepy. Then I tried playing an MP3 during the rest -- and that finally worked for me!

You see, I personally don't listen to music while working -- I simply cannot concentrate on the task at hand when something plays in the background. So for me, if the music starts playing -- it's an instant interruption. And so I decided to use it for that exact purpose -- to interrupt my work and start resting.

Now, when I stick to one single melody, it becomes synonymous with rest, and it reinforces the "start new pomodoro" habit. I don't have to rely on my "inner timer" anymore, as the song "tells" me where I am in my resting period. As the song culminates, my brain gets ready for the next pomodoro "automatically", all by itself.

Another obvious benefit of playing music while resting is that I don't have to check my timer. I can walk around the room, do some exercise or drink a glass of water -- all without falling out of my pomodoro cycle.

This trick worked so well for me, that I decided to implement it as a feature in Flowkeeper -- my own desktop timer. I got in touch with a German musician Lobo Loco, who kindly allowed me to package his composition "Madelene" -- it is a cool and neutral piece, which happens to be almost exactly five minutes long. I used it myself for about a year, and was very glad when Lobo granted me his permission to include it in my program. It's all free stuff, if you want to try it.

Finally, I'd like to mention another bit, which I believe is important for a pomodoro app, if they implement such a feature. I need to be able to select audio output device to allow the music to play out loud even when I have my headphones connected. Thankfully, I have my private office, so the resting music does not annoy my colleagues.

I hope someone will find it useful. If you tried this method, or if you're aware of another pomodoro timer which plays music during the resting period -- please chime in the comments, I'd love to learn about it. Thanks!

I just created a new 5-minute Pomodoro timer with an adorable focus timer theme! It's perfect for keeping you on track during work or study. Check it out and let me know what you think!
👉 Click here to watch the Pomodoro timer in action

I really like flocus but I have studied using all the free themes so does anyone has flocus plus cracked or apk which allows all the premium features (I want that cackling fire)

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I’ve tried a few times doing pomodoro method and the 25 minutes task period is good for me. More than that and I will lose focus. The bigger problems I have is first just starting the task and then the break which just allows me to completely lose focus again and I can’t start the next task. I manage just one task for the day. Any suggestions? Maybe this is not for me?

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a little win I’ve had recently with the Pomodoro technique. I’m a freelance developer, and for a long time, I just couldn’t stick to it. I’d start the timer, but then get distracted by emails, or something else would pop up, and I’d lose track of time. By the end of the day, I’d feel like I barely accomplished anything.

A few weeks ago, I decided to give it another go. The big change I made was planning my day ahead. Instead of just starting a timer and hoping for the best, I started adding specific tasks for each Pomodoro session. I’d say, “Okay, 25 minutes for coding this feature, then 5 minutes to check my email.” Breaking it down like that made it feel more doable.

Also, I started using Hyperdone, just as a way to keep my day organized. It has a Pomodoro timer built in, but what helped the most was being able to schedule my tasks for each session. So now, when I start a Pomodoro, I know exactly what I need to do.

It really helped me focus, and for the first time, I made it through an entire day without feeling like I was jumping from one thing to the next.

Anyone else struggle to stick with Pomodoro? What made it work for you?

I'm an online degree student who is new to Pomodoro. I've been experimenting with 25-5 sessions so far (with no big breaks, only 5 minute breaks), but I've also researched that I should stop after 4 or 5 hours due to no longer being at peak productivity. How long of a break would I have to take to regain those max productivity levels? 1 hour? Seems like that would be a good amount of time to hit the gym (which I've heard is good for building energy level). What are y'all thoughts?

Hi! I'd like a pomodoro app on my android tablet that either shows as a widget over my note taking app or goes off alike the integrated timer. The ones I've tried shows up as a notification, and since I'm using the do not disturb mode I easily miss that the time is out.

The Focusaur Pomodoro Timer widget fits right into your favorite digital notebooks like Notion, keeping your tasks on track. Switch between light and dark mode anytime to match your vibe!

No Downloads Needed – Start Focusing Now!

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Hey, so I just wanted to ask anybody if they wanted to do a study live stream collab together? I think it'd be nice to have someone to study along with while also talk to during breaks. If you are interested, shoot me a DM!

Here is my channel for reference: https://youtube.com/@dooddongding?feature=shared

This might be a bit extreme, but if you can't keep from grabbing your phone during your pomodoro sessions, it might be for you. I found this lockbox with a timer that lets you lock your phone inside for a certain amount of time. Here's a video about it.