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Focus Timer

A defined block of focus you do not have to manufacture from willpower. Name it, start it, breathe.

Focus

25:00

Presets:

Today: 0 blocks

What's a good Pomodoro timer for ADHD?

A Pomodoro timer breaks work into focused intervals separated by short breaks — classically 25 minutes on, 5 minutes off. For ADHD it works because it shrinks "do the whole scary thing" down to "do this one block", and a visible, ticking boundary borrows the urgency your brain struggles to generate on its own. This version is deliberately simple and calm. Pick a focus and break length (or a preset), name the one intention for the block so future-you knows what "on" meant, and start. When the interval ends you get a quiet, non-jarring nudge — never a blaring alarm — and a gentle streak that counts what you did without ever punishing a miss. There is no login and nothing is stored on a server; your settings and streak live in your browser. Reduced-motion is honored, so the countdown calms down if you have asked your system to.

How to use the focus timer

  1. 1

    Name one intention

    A few words on what this block is for. Naming it makes starting easier and keeps a wandering brain anchored.

  2. 2

    Choose your interval

    Use a preset or set your own focus and break lengths. Shorter is fine — a 10-minute start beats a 25-minute avoid.

  3. 3

    Start and let it hold the edge

    Work until the gentle chime. The visible countdown carries the urgency so you do not have to.

  4. 4

    Take the break — really

    Breaks are part of the method, not a reward you have to earn. Then run another block or stop, no guilt either way.

In the full product

In ADHD OS, the timer learns your attention

  • It learns your real attention arc and suggests block lengths that match how you actually focus.
  • Drift detection notices when you have slipped away and nudges you back, gently.
  • A hyperfocus alarm protects your breaks, and your streaks sync across devices.
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Questions people ask

What's a good Pomodoro timer for ADHD?

One that is low-friction, calm, and never shames you for a missed streak. Name your intention, pick a block length you can actually start (even 10 minutes), and use gentle end-of-interval cues rather than jarring alarms.

Does the timer keep working if I refresh or come back later?

Yes. Your settings and streak are saved in your browser, so a returning visit keeps them. Nothing is stored on a server.

What if I break my streak?

Nothing bad happens. There is no streak-loss guilt here by design — shame raises cortisol and makes focusing harder. A miss is just a fresh start.

Can I change the 25/5 default?

Yes. Use any focus and break length you like, or a preset. The right interval is the one you will actually begin.

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