Focus sessions
A timer, a short prep list, and a note on what to do when you drift. 582 blocks for writing, coding, studying and the rest of the work that needs an hour.
Deep work timer: 25 minutes of exam revision
One block of exam revision with vinyl crackle underneath. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →Deep work timer: 45 minutes of decluttering
One block of decluttering with vinyl crackle underneath. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →50-minute decluttering session
Sit down, press start, and move things out for 50 minutes. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →90-minute admin and email session
Sit down, press start, and clear the queue for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →A 50-minute block for problem solving, with distant thunder, when you are at home and cannot settle
A single 50-minute block for problem solving — before looking anything up.
Start the block →25-minute drawing session with plain quiet
Sit down, press start, and fill the page for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →45-minute focus block for practising an instrument
A timer, a short prep list, and 45 minutes to drill the hard bars.
Start the block →90-minute brainstorming session with distant thunder and a timer, when you have woken up too early
Sit down, press start, and generate options for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →25-minute coding session with vinyl crackle
Sit down, press start, and work through the problem for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →A 45-minute block for data work, with rain on a window, when you only have a few minutes
A single 45-minute block for data work — checking as you go.
Start the block →A 90-minute block for exam revision
A single 90-minute block for exam revision — recall rather than re-reading.
Start the block →45-minute focus block for writing — a washing machine, when you are somewhere noisy
A timer, a short prep list, and 45 minutes to get words down.
Start the block →Deep work timer: 25 minutes of exam revision
One block of exam revision with rain on a window underneath. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →50-minute drawing session with café murmur
Sit down, press start, and fill the page for 50 minutes. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →A 50-minute block for drawing, with a fan or air conditioner, when you are waiting for something
A single 50-minute block for drawing — without correcting anything yet.
Start the block →Focus session for editing: 90 minutes
90 minutes of editing, with white noise and a note on what to do when you drift.
Start the block →45-minute focus block for admin and email — a library, if you are fitting this around other people
A timer, a short prep list, and 45 minutes to clear the queue.
Start the block →90-minute focus session for language practice
90 minutes on language practice — repetition rather than novelty. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →25-minute focus block for reading — café murmur, when the house is busy
A timer, a short prep list, and 25 minutes to read properly.
Start the block →A 25-minute block for exam revision, with birds at dawn, on a low-energy afternoon
A single 25-minute block for exam revision — recall rather than re-reading.
Start the block →A 50-minute block for data work, with brown noise, when you cannot concentrate on anything else
A single 50-minute block for data work — checking as you go.
Start the block →50-minute focus session for research with a train carriage, when you need something unremarkable
50 minutes on research — with a note file open beside you. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →45-minute focus block for studying — a fireplace, when you are too tired to try hard
A timer, a short prep list, and 45 minutes to take in the material.
Start the block →50-minute focus block for drawing — vinyl crackle, when you are not sure this will work
A timer, a short prep list, and 50 minutes to fill the page.
Start the block →25-minute decluttering session with a fireplace and a timer, when nothing else has worked today
Sit down, press start, and move things out for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →45-minute admin and email session with distant traffic and a timer, when you are on your own
Sit down, press start, and clear the queue for 45 minutes. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →90-minute portfolio work session with a fan or air conditioner and a timer, if you are fitting this around other people
Sit down, press start, and finish the pieces for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →A 25-minute block for problem solving, with a washing machine, when you have more time than usual
A single 25-minute block for problem solving — before looking anything up.
Start the block →A 50-minute block for coding, with brown noise, when you have been putting it off
A single 50-minute block for coding — one function at a time, not the whole system.
Start the block →45-minute thesis writing session with vinyl crackle and a timer, when the house is busy
Sit down, press start, and add to the pile for 45 minutes. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →90-minute design work session with a fan or air conditioner and a timer, when the weather has kept you inside
Sit down, press start, and make decisions for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →Deep work timer: 45 minutes of exam revision
One block of exam revision with brown noise underneath. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →90-minute drawing session with white noise
Sit down, press start, and fill the page for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →A 90-minute block for design work, with a fireplace, when you are somewhere unfamiliar
A single 90-minute block for design work — rough versions first.
Start the block →25-minute focus session for organizing your digital workspace
25 minutes on organizing your digital workspace — one folder at a time. One pomodoro, long enough to make a meaningful dent and short enough to keep you motivated.
Start the block →Focus session for brainstorming: 45 minutes
45 minutes of brainstorming, with a library and a note on what to do when you drift.
Start the block →45-minute planning session with birds at dawn and a timer, when you have just finished work
Sit down, press start, and decide what happens when for 45 minutes. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →A 25-minute block for language practice, with a stream, when you want to be left alone
A single 25-minute block for language practice — repetition rather than novelty.
Start the block →A 50-minute block for studying, with rain on a window, if you are new to this
A single 50-minute block for studying — reading and notes, not highlighting.
Start the block →25-minute focus session for reading
25 minutes on reading — pages rather than paragraphs. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →50-minute focus session for thesis writing with white noise, when nothing else has worked today
50 minutes on thesis writing — sections, not the whole thing. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →90-minute focus session for design work with distant thunder, when you are on your own
90 minutes on design work — rough versions first. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →25-minute editing session with forest at dusk and a timer, when you are doing this for the first time
Sit down, press start, and cut and tighten for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →50-minute focus session for studying with white noise, before something difficult
50 minutes on studying — reading and notes, not highlighting. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →90-minute focus session for drawing with a stream, when the house is busy
90 minutes on drawing — without correcting anything yet. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →25-minute practising an instrument session with a fan or air conditioner and a timer, on a low-energy afternoon
Sit down, press start, and drill the hard bars for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →45-minute exam revision session with a washing machine and a timer, when you cannot concentrate on anything else
Sit down, press start, and test yourself for 45 minutes. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →90-minute data work session with café murmur and a timer, when you have been on screens all day
Sit down, press start, and work through the numbers for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →25-minute focus session for applications and forms with a washing machine, when you are somewhere noisy
25 minutes on applications and forms — dull but finite. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →Focus session for decluttering: 45 minutes
45 minutes of decluttering, with a train carriage and a note on what to do when you drift.
Start the block →25-minute portfolio work session with white noise and a timer, when you have more time than usual
Sit down, press start, and finish the pieces for 25 minutes. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →45-minute problem solving session with distant thunder and a timer, when you have been putting it off
Sit down, press start, and stay with the difficulty for 45 minutes. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the block →90-minute coding session with café murmur
Sit down, press start, and work through the problem for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →A 25-minute block for practising an instrument, with a fireplace, when you are cold and want to be warm
A single 25-minute block for practising an instrument — slowly, with the metronome.
Start the block →A 45-minute block for exam revision, with distant traffic, when you only have a few minutes
A single 45-minute block for exam revision — recall rather than re-reading.
Start the block →A 90-minute block for data work, with a fan or air conditioner, when you want something simple
A single 90-minute block for data work — checking as you go.
Start the block →25-minute focus session for editing with a washing machine, if you have five quiet minutes
25 minutes on editing — the boring pass that makes it readable. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.
Start the block →50-minute focus session for brainstorming with café murmur, when you have tried everything else
50 minutes on brainstorming — quantity before quality. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the block →90-minute focus session for research with a library, when you have just finished work
90 minutes on research — with a note file open beside you. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the block →50-minute focus block for studying — a stream, when you have been meaning to start
A timer, a short prep list, and 50 minutes to take in the material.
Start the block →Nothing is tracked here. Close the tab whenever you like — the timer is the only thing that knows.