Productivity & Focus Glossary
Plain-language guides to the techniques and concepts behind focused work.
Pomodoro Technique
A time management method that uses 25-minute focused work sessions separated by short breaks.
Read guide →Deep Work
Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive abilities.
Read guide →Timeboxing
Allocating a fixed time period to a task or activity, then stopping when the time is up.
Read guide →Flow State
A mental state of complete immersion and focus where you lose track of time and perform at your peak.
Read guide →Focus Timer
A timer app designed to help you maintain concentration during work sessions, often based on the Pomodoro Technique.
Read guide →Task Batching
Grouping similar tasks together and completing them in a single focused session to reduce context switching.
Read guide →Put it into practice
Understanding these concepts is only the first step. PomodoroBar gives you a dead-simple tool to actually apply them — right from your Mac menu bar.
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