Unlock the New “Focus Timer” in Planndu

 

Originally published on the official Planndu blog

Planndu has recently made a new feature called “Focus Timer”, It’s based on the Pomodoro technique and has options to customize it specifically for you. Upgrade now to Premium and unlock your “Focus Timer” to improve your productivity and start building new good habits.

There are 3 kinds of timers to help you stay focused: Pomodoro, 52/17, and Flowtime. Every timer has its configuration, you may easily switch between them and find the best timer that suits you the most.

Pomodoro Timer

It uses a timer to break tasks into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a Pomodoro.

As simple as it sounds it is a very effective technique to help you get your tasks done. You can use Pomodoro to boost focus, manage energy and avoid burnout. This enables you to increase the quantity and quality of your work.

To make it work well, you must block distractions. After each session, you must take a short break in between to let you recharge before starting the next work session.

Here are the steps for the Pomodoro technique:
• Select a single task.
• Set your timer for 25 minutes.
• Work on the task without interruption until the timer sounds.
• Take a 5-minute break (After a few sections you should take a longer break).
• Repeat.

52 / 17 Timer

Similar to the Pomodoro, the 52/17 is a time management method that recommends 52 minutes of focusing on a task alternated by 17 minutes of resting and recharging.

It suits those who feel that a 25 minutes focus is not enough to get into deep concentration. There was a research published in The Muse that has discovered that on average in some companies, the workday was divided into 52-minute sprints of purposeful working and 17-minute breaks.

Working for more extended time sometimes makes sense because once you’re distracted, it takes a long time to get focused and go back to work, and also waiting and getting the 17 breaks could be much more rewarding.

Flowtime Timer

Like Pomodoro and 52/17, The Flowtime technique is a time management technique for everyone whose tasks require deep concentration. The recommended time for that method is 45 minutes of deep concentration paired with a 15 minutes break.

It’s based on scientific research that says the human brain can only take in up to 45 minutes of information before it starts decreasing its capacity to absorb anything.

This is especially relevant in young minds. So, the idea is to encourage you to start taking more frequent breaks and focus as deeply as possible.

All three timers can help you develop the ability to deal with distractions and concentrate on demanding work. Now, easily make it all happen with the Planndu app for Android!
It helps build momentum that delivers a satisfying output and a real sense of achievement.