Pomodoro timer
Focus for 25. Rest for 5.
A free pomodoro timer online. The same one you get inside SayBriefly.
25 minutes, one task
Pick one thing and work only on that until the timer rings. Then a 5 minute break. After four rounds, a longer one.
A clock beats willpower
A short, fixed block makes starting easy and stopping guilt-free.
Run it on a real task
In SayBriefly, hit play on any to-do or project card. The timer knows what you're working on.
The timer is the easy part.
Knowing what to focus on isn't.
SayBriefly builds your to-do list from your meetings and email, plans your day, and puts a pomodoro on every task.
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Questions
What people ask about the pomodoro technique.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
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A time management method: work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. Francesco Cirillo created it in the late 1980s and named it after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Is this pomodoro timer free?
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Yes. The timer on this page is free and needs no signup. The SayBriefly app adds the timer to your to-do list and project boards.
Why 25 minutes?
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It's long enough to make real progress and short enough that starting feels easy. Many people also use 50/10 for deep work or 15/3 on low-energy days.
What should I do during the break?
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Move, drink water, look away from the screen. Avoid email and social media, which tend to eat the break and the next round.
What if I get interrupted?
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Note the interruption, deal with it later if you can, and restart the 25 minutes. A round only counts when it's uninterrupted.
Does the pomodoro technique work for studying?
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Yes. Give each round one topic, spend a minute of the break recalling what you learned, and plan how many rounds each subject gets.
Does the pomodoro technique help with ADHD?
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Many people with ADHD find a visible timer helps them start and keeps time from slipping away, and scheduled breaks make long days easier. It's a tool, not a treatment.
Is there a pomodoro timer app for Mac and Windows?
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Yes. SayBriefly runs on Mac (macOS 12 or later) and Windows 10 and 11, with the timer on any task in your to-do list or project board.
What's the difference between this and a normal pomodoro app?
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Most timer apps don't know what you should work on. In SayBriefly the timer runs on real tasks that come from your meetings, email and projects.
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The timer is the easy part.
Knowing what to work on isn't.
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