Focus for one session at a time.

How to start a Pomodoro session

Choose one clearly defined task. Set a timer for 25 minutes, work on that task, then take a 5-minute break. After several sessions, consider a longer break.

Adjust the length to your work

Twenty-five minutes is a common starting point, not a strict requirement. For complex reading or problem-solving, try longer blocks if they help you maintain focus.

Count sessions, not just hours

A good session ends with progress on a task. Track what you completed so your time log becomes a useful record rather than a competition.

Plan a real study block with Pomodoro

Suppose you are revising calculus. Set a concrete goal such as “work through ten integral problems and mark the two steps I cannot explain.” Use the first 25-minute focus block to solve problems. Take a short break, then use the next block to check your work. At the end, write down what remains so you know where to restart.

Four focus blocks with three short breaks take about 115 minutes. You can then take a longer break or stop for the day. You do not have to force another session just because the timer offers one.

Is 25/5 the right interval?

Twenty-five minutes of focus followed by five minutes away from work is a common starting point, not a rule. If you are in the middle of a long problem when the timer ends, finish the step and take your break. If starting feels difficult, try a shorter block such as 15 or 20 minutes. Test one routine for a few days and keep it only if it helps you return to the task.

StudiFocus includes Pomodoro and stopwatch modes. Choose timed focus and break intervals for structured cycles, or use the stopwatch when you want to measure focused time without setting an end time. You can select a subject or log a general study session.

What if you get interrupted?

Pause the timer when you genuinely stop studying. This keeps breaks from being counted as focused time. If you notice your attention drift while you are still at your desk, return to the task and use the remaining time. A session does not need to be perfect; the timer is a cue to begin again.

• Choose one task before you start.
• Silence or move your phone out of reach.
• Step away from your screen during short breaks.
• Write down the next step before ending a session.