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5 Minute Timer

This 5 minute timer can run a short break, quick review, warm-up, or small household task. Five minutes is also the usual short-break length in a 25/5 Pomodoro routine, although you can choose a different break length if that suits your work better.

What to do during a five-minute break

• Move away from the screen and change posture.
• Get water or prepare the material for the next session.
• Write down a distracting thought instead of following it immediately.

A break is more restorative when it has a clear end. Start this countdown before leaving your desk, then return when the alarm sounds. If you want a longer reset, continue with the 10 minute timer.