Focus & Pomodoro guides
Short, honest guides to focusing well — the Pomodoro Technique, break lengths, intervals, and studying. No fluff, just what actually helps you sit down and do the work.
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The Pomodoro Technique: a simple way to focus Start here
What the technique is, how the 25/5 focus-and-break cycle works, why the breaks matter, and how to make it a daily habit.
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How long should Pomodoro breaks be?
5 minutes for short breaks, 15–30 for the long one — and what to actually do in them so your focus recovers.
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The best Pomodoro intervals: how to choose
25/5, 50/10, or 90-minute blocks? How to pick the focus and break lengths that fit your attention and your task.
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How to use the Pomodoro Technique for studying
Set up focused study sprints, plan a study day, and adapt the method to exam revision, reading, and problem sets.
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Does the Pomodoro Technique actually work? Research
What the research really shows — including a 2025 review of 32 studies — plus the honest caveats and what it means for you.