Methods

Compare the Pomodoro technique, Doro 50/10, Long Doro 90/15 and Marathon sessions, plus practical focus tips.

25/5

Pomodoro

25 min focus, 5 min break. Long break every 4 rounds.

50/10

50 min of deep work, 10 min to recover.

90/15

90 min blocks for flow, 15 min breaks.

60/10

Seven 60 min rounds with 10 min breaks. For exam days.

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Set your own focus and break lengths.

Decide what you're finishing before you press start. Switching tasks costs focus every time.

Put it face-down in another room. Just having it on the desk pulls at your attention.

Even mild dehydration makes concentration and short-term memory worse.

Close the book and write what you remember. Testing yourself beats reading the same page again.

Stand up and look away from screens. A short walk makes the next round easier.

Memory is consolidated while you sleep. 7–9 hours does more than one extra late night.