Flowtime Technique

A flexible alternative to Pomodoro. Work until you naturally lose focus, then take a break proportional to how long you worked. No rigid intervals.

timerVariable — based on natural focus

checklistHow to Do It

  1. 1Start a task and begin a stopwatch
  2. 2Work until you feel your focus dropping
  3. 3Note how long you worked
  4. 4Take a break (5 min per 25 min worked)
  5. 5Record your natural focus patterns over time

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