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Focus, Pomodoro and working with pets
Practical guides from the team behind DeskTails, the focus timer that puts your own pet on your desk.
The Pomodoro Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide
The classic 25/5 method step by step, the research on breaks, timings by task type, and how to handle interruptions.
Pomodoro Study Timer: The Best Settings for Studying
Which Pomodoro settings to use for each kind of studying, what research on student breaks found, and a sample revision-day plan.
Focus Pet Apps: How They Work and Who They Help
How focus pet apps work, the difference between penalty and gentle designs, and a checklist for choosing one.
Focus Friend alternative for your computer: an honest comparison
Focus Friend vs DeskTails: a fair comparison for people who want a focus pet on their computer.
Body Doubling: What It Is and How to Try It
What body doubling is, why many people find it helpful, six formats compared, and a short script for your first session.