{"id":374353,"date":"2021-11-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer\/"},"modified":"2021-11-30T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T13:00:00","slug":"how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Windows 11\u2019s Built-in Pomodoro Timer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40e495dbbd2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40e495dbbd2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer\/#The_5-Step_Pomodoro_Method\" >The 5-Step Pomodoro Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer\/#How_To_Set_a_Pomodoro_in_Windows_11\" >How To Set a Pomodoro in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-windows-11s-built-in-pomodoro-timer\/#Customizing_Focus_Sessions\" >Customizing Focus Sessions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use Windows 11\u2019s Built-in Pomodoro Timer&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-770005 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_658270498.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_658270498.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_658270498.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A tomato-shaped mechanical timer next to a PC laptop.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mechanical-tomato-shaped-kitchen-timer-cooking-658270498\" data-credittext=\"AlessandroZocc\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mechanical-tomato-shaped-kitchen-timer-cooking-658270498\">AlessandroZocc\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Windows 11\u2019s Clock <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> has a \u201cfocus session\u201d feature, which is essentially a built-in Pomodoro timer. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/6842\/5-simple-techniques-to-boost-your-productivity\/\">Pomodoro time management technique<\/a> is a popular method for maintaining productive focus, and now Windows 11 users can try it without any third-party software.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5-Step_Pomodoro_Method\"><\/span>The 5-Step Pomodoro Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomodoro means \u201ctomato\u201d in Italian and the name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer used by the method\u2019s creator Francesco Cirillo. A focus session is similar to a \u201cPomodoro\u201d and the technique uses a fixed cycle:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set a task for yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Set a timer on the clock. The traditional Pomodoro focus session is 25-minutes long.<\/li>\n<li>Work until the timer goes off.<\/li>\n<li>Set a five-minute timer and relax until it runs out.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After every four Pomodoros, set a longer break: Usually, 15 to 30 minutes. Many people find that, by following this alternating work and break method, they\u2019re always sharp and productive and avoid burnout and fatigue. It\u2019s also probably a good thing to get up and stretch a bit every 25 minutes!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Set_a_Pomodoro_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How To Set a Pomodoro in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get your Pomodoro sessions going, open the Windows 11 Start Menu and look for \u201cClock\u201d under the pinned items. You may have to scroll down if you have too many. Alternatively, you can type \u201cClock\u201d in the search bar and open the app when it appears in the result.<\/p>\n<p>Once the Clock app is open, select Focus Session in the lefthand sidebar. You\u2019ll see four subsections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The focus session widget, where you can set the length of the session.<\/li>\n<li>A Tasks section, which is integrated with Microsoft To Do.<\/li>\n<li>A daily progress meter, to show how many sessions you\u2019ve completed.<\/li>\n<li>A Spotify widget, to access focus-based music playlists synced to your clock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-769407\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Windows-11-Focus-Session.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Focus Session\" width=\"650\" height=\"505\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To set a session length, click the up or down arrows on the timer. One drawback of the Focus Session timer is that it doesn\u2019t have the classic 25-minute Pomodoro length. However, if you set it to 45 minutes, you\u2019ll get two 20-minute sessions with a five-minute break in-between. If you set it to 135 minutes, you\u2019ll have 23-minute sessions with five-minute breaks, which is pretty close to Pomodoro!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve set your desired session length, click the Start focus session button and get to work!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customizing_Focus_Sessions\"><\/span>Customizing Focus Sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The basic focus sessions functionality is straightforward to use, but you can get even more from it by digging into the customization options. To start, click on the three dots at the top-right corner of the timer widget and select \u201cView Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-769409\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Windows-11-Focus-Session-Settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Focus Session Settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"505\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can change cosmetic aspects of the timer, remove widgets you don\u2019t want, and modify the various sounds that signal when things are starting or ending.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-769410\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Windows-11-Focus-Session-Settings-Options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Focus Session Settings Options\" width=\"650\" height=\"505\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The most important option here, however, is the focus period section. Click the dropdown and you can set how long the focus and break periods should be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-769411\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Windows-11-Focus-Session-Settings-custom.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Focus Session Settings customization\" width=\"650\" height=\"203\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>So if you prefer a 15-minute break to a five-minute one, you can specify that here. Now you\u2019re ready to get productive!<\/p>\n<p>And, with Tasks integration courtesy of Microsoft To Do, you can even choose tasks to accomplish during your focus session\u2014and check them off when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-769414 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Windows-11-Focus-Session-Settings-Task-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Focus Session Settings Task\" width=\"650\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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