Break your day into focused work sessions and short breaks to get more done, without burnout. Momentum's Pomodoro Timer :momentum-pomodoro: helps you follow the Pomodoro Technique, a proven time management strategy designed to boost concentration and keep your energy steady throughout the day.
💡 Why use the Pomodoro Timer? Staying productive without burnout shouldn't mean managing external app timers or tracking breaks manually. Momentum brings structured focus and break intervals directly to your dashboard, making it effortless to build a sustainable work rhythm without interrupting your workflow.
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The Pomodoro technique explained
The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into 30-minute intervals
- 25 minutes of focus
- 5 minutes of break
This natural rhythm keeps your focus sharp and prevents burnout, giving you a seamless way to structure deep work right inside your Momentum dashboard, without opening extra app timers or switching browser tabs.
Start the Pomodoro timer
The timer sits at the center of your dashboard. To start it:
- Hover over the clock at the center of your dashboard.
- Click the ellipsis ••• to open timer options.
- Click the switcher icon :repeat: on the left.
- Select Pomodoro :momentum-pomodoro: to activate it.
You'll now see the Pomodoro timer on your dashboard, ready to go!
Use the Pomodoro timer
- Start your first 25-minute focus session and begin working.
💡 Tip: Use Tasks or Top task in center to stay clear and committed. - When the timer ends, you'll hear a chime, time for a break.
- Take a 5-minute break. Stretch, grab a drink, or rest your eyes.
- When the break ends, another chime signals your next focus session.
- Repeat until you're done for the day or ready to stop.
This steady rhythm of work and rest helps you build momentum without burnout.
Customize your Pomodoro timer
Focus sessions and breaks aren't one-size-fits-all. Momentum's Pomodoro timer lets you easily adjust your focus and break durations anytime, so you can tailor your work rhythm seamlessly right from your dashboard
- Click the ellipsis ••• to the right of the Pomodoro timer.
- Edit the Focus and Break durations to match your rhythm.
Momentum remembers your setup, so you're ready to dive back in anytime.
Additional Pomodoro settings
Click the ellipsis ••• next to your Pomodoro timer to access extra options that help you stay in control:
- Complete timer — end the current focus or break session early
- Restart timer — start the same timer over from the beginning
- Add 10 minutes — extend your focus session if you're in flow
- Timer sound effects — enable a chime to signal session changes
- Auto-start timers — automatically start your next focus or break session
- Hide seconds — show minutes only for a simpler, cleaner timer view
- Browser notification — get a desktop alert when your timer ends
These settings give you full flexibility over your focus rhythm, letting you tailor every detail directly inside your Momentum dashboard without interrupting your workflow.
FAQs
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Q: Can I change the length of focus and break sessions?
A: Yes. You can customize the timer durations by clicking the ••• next to your Pomodoro timer.
Q: Will Momentum remember my Pomodoro settings?
A: Yes. Once you've set your preferred timer lengths, autoplay, or Calm mode, Momentum remembers them for next time.
Q: Can I customize the sound that plays when the Pomodoro Timer ends?
A: Momentum currently plays one default sound when a session and break ends. You can turn the chime on or off under Additional Pomodoro settings (timer sound effects).
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