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Start a Pomodoro timer with Google Tasks

Start a Pomodoro timer with Google Tasks

Google Tasks, a tool that enables you to create to-do lists within your email, links those tasks to your calendar, and more.  FocusCommit can import your Google Tasks lists as projects, so you can start a Pomodoro timer on any of those tasks without copying them by hand. Watch the short video, or follow the … Read more
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FocusCommit Settings: Interval Length, Mini Timer and Notifications

Interval config In Pomodoro Technique, by default, the interval is 25 minutes. However, if you feel it’s too long or too short for a task, you can change it at Settings. Small screen settings After starting an interval, you don’t need to look at the timer all the time. Instead, open your working window then … Read more
What should we do in a Pomodoro short break and a long break?

Pomodoro Break Ideas for Short and Long Breaks

Are you looking for some ideas on how to make the most of your Pomodoro breaks? Whether you need a short break or a longer break, we’ve got you covered. Check out these great ideas! What is the Pomodoro Technique? Pomodoro Technique is a time management method invented by software developer and entrepreneur Francesco Cirillo … Read more
Do the 5 minutes break flow state?

Does a 5-Minute Break Break Your Flow State?

Do The 5 Minutes Break Flow State? There is a lot of talk about the 5-minute break flow state. Does it actually exist? Some people seem to think so, and there are even apps designed to help you achieve it. But does this short burst of productivity actually work, or is it just a myth? … Read more
3 Pomodoro Mistakes to Prevent (and How to Fix Them)

3 Pomodoro Mistakes to Prevent (and How to Fix Them)

In order to be productive, it’s important to use time management techniques like the Pomodoro technique. However, there are a few mistakes that can prevent you from getting the most out of this time management technique. In this article, Focuscommit will discuss three of the most common Pomodoro mistakes and how to avoid them. The … Read more

How a Freelancer Spends the Short Breaks in the Pomodoro Technique

Hello! What’s your background, and what are you working on? I am a Computer Technician, Telecommunications Technician, Bachelor of Science & Technology, Information Engineer, Master and Bachelor of Computer Science. I have over 20 years of experience in the IT area, working with support and consulting to technology products and services in small, medium and … Read more

How the Pomodoro Technique Helps a Video Producer

Hello! What’s your background, and what are you working on? I am a freelance Video producer. I’m produce, shoot, and edit. I’m currently working on an online education resources for educatiors. The project is part of a lab at MIT. How does this technique boost your productivity? Love it. Even thought I work freelance – … Read more
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Pomodoro Technique for ADHD Students: Benefits and How to Use It

Can a kitchen-timer method help a student with ADHD get through homework and study sessions? Here is what the Pomodoro Technique offers ADHD students, what the research does and doesn’t say, and how to adapt it. The Pomodoro Technique can help students with ADHD focus by splitting work into short, timed intervals separated by planned … Read more
How To Use Kanban Board To Visualize Your To Do List? Tips New 2022

How to Use a Kanban Board to Visualize Your To-Do List

How to use Kanban Board? Kanban Board is a great way to visualize your to-do list. You can use it to track your progress and keep yourself organized, ensure that you are completing tasks on time. According to the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 Rule, only 20% of the action produces 80% of the results. … Read more

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How to Organize Your Life with Productivity Apps

How To Organize Your Life With Productivity Apps

Are you always putting things off, having trouble keeping up with your daily chores, an feeling like you can’t handle the chaos around you?  Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. Life can get very busy, but there are great tools called work apps that can help you get back in charge.  In this piece, … Read more

How to Plan Your Day: A Comprehensive Guide

As our lives are getting busier, we often find ourselves struggling to manage our time efficiently. We have so much on our plates – work, family, friends, hobbies, and other commitments. The list never seems to end. It’s no wonder that most people find it hard to plan their day and stick to a schedule. … Read more
Unlock Your Productivity: The Best GTD App to Get Things Done

Best GTD Apps Compared: Tools for Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done (GTD) is the personal productivity method created by David Allen. The idea is simple: get every commitment out of your head and into a trusted system, decide on the next action for each one, and review the system regularly so nothing slips. You can run GTD on paper, but a good app … Read more

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FocusCommit Pomodoro timer syncing a focus session to a RescueTime weekly report

How to Integrate FocusCommit with RescueTime

FocusCommit users, we’re excited to announce that our productivity tool now integrates seamlessly with RescueTime! This powerful combination will help you gain even more insights into your productivity habits and make the most of your time Why Integrate FocusCommit with RescueTime? Before we dive into the integration process, let’s quickly highlight the benefits: Integration Steps … Read more
Kanban board for Microsoft To Do: To Do, Doing and Done columns with a running Pomodoro timer

How to implement a Kanban Board for your Microsoft To Do items

In today’s fast-paced world, managing tasks efficiently is crucial for productivity. If you’ve been struggling with keeping track of your to-do lists, you might find a Kanban board extremely helpful. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can transform your Microsoft To Do items into a visually appealing and manageable Kanban Board using FocusCommit. … Read more
How FocusCommit works

How FocusCommit Works

If you’ve watched the video (and we highly recommend it!), you’ve learned that there are three main steps to FocusCommit.        2. Start an interval What is an interval? The core function of FocusCommit is an interval. Interval is a session of 25 minutes. In the interval, you focus on a single task. Now don’t … Read more