Flowtime
Work until your focus fades, then rest in proportion.
Flowtime replaces a fixed timer with a stopwatch. You stop when your attention drops and take a break proportional to how long you worked.
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Use it in a full sessionHow it works
Start the timer and work on one task for as long as you stay focused. When you notice your attention slipping, stop. FocusKept suggests a break of one fifth of the time you worked, kept between 5 and 30 minutes: 40 minutes of work gives an 8-minute break, 2 hours gives 24 minutes.
Because you choose when to stop, Flowtime protects deep flow states while still making sure you rest. Over time your session log shows your natural focus length.
Step by step
- Pick one task and start the count-up timer.
- Work until your focus genuinely fades, not at the first itch to switch.
- Press “Take a break” and rest for the suggested time (worked ÷ 5, 5–30 min).
- Start again when the break ends.
Best for
- Creative work and coding where interruptions are costly
- People who often skip Pomodoro breaks
- Learning your own natural focus span
When not to use it
- When you tend to drift without a deadline; a fixed timer gives more structure
- Days with hard time limits between meetings
Questions
How is the Flowtime break calculated?
FocusKept suggests one fifth of the time you worked, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 30 minutes.
What if I never feel like stopping?
Take a break at least every 90 minutes anyway. Long stretches without rest quietly lower quality even when they feel productive.
Is Flowtime good for beginners?
If you already enjoy focused work, yes. If starting is the hard part, begin with Pomodoro and move to Flowtime later.