What focus interval should I choose?

Use shorter intervals for difficult starts and longer intervals for sustained technical work.

Do long breaks matter?

Yes. A longer break every few cycles helps maintain quality and lowers cognitive fatigue.

No. This tool builds a plan you can follow with any timer app.

Build a realistic focus-and-break plan from your available time and preferred work rhythm.

Available time (minutes)

Focus length per cycle (minutes)

Short break (minutes)

Long break (minutes)

Long break every N cycles

Your focus session plan will appear here.

How many cycles should I run in one day?
Most people sustain 3 to 6 quality cycles depending on task intensity and context switching.

Should I always take all planned breaks?
Yes. Planned breaks improve output quality and reduce error rates in later cycles.

Can I use this for study planning?
Yes. The same cycle logic works for reading, writing, and exam prep sessions.

After building a session plan, open the Weekly Focus Planner to fit sessions into a realistic week. Then use the Time Block Calculator to estimate how many days your task list will need. Protect recovery time with SleepKit Sleep Cycle Calculator and align baseline energy checks in HealthKit.