5 Minute Timer
A 5-minute timer for micro-focus sessions. Sometimes the hardest part is starting. Committing to just 5 minutes removes the resistance. Often you'll keep going once the timer ends — but if you don't, that's fine too. Five focused minutes beats zero.
How to Use This Timer
- Pick one small task or subtask
- Press start and work until the chime
- Take a short break or continue if you're in flow
- Use the theme switcher for an ambient background
When a 5 Minute Timer Works Best
- The 2-minute rule warm-up: Can't start a big task? Tell yourself you'll do just 5 minutes. The activation energy drops dramatically.
- Micro-tasks: Reply to that email, organize one folder, sketch one idea.
- Breaks between longer sessions: A structured 5-minute break keeps you from drifting into a 30-minute scroll.
- Meditation or breathing: Short mindfulness sessions to reset during a busy day.
- Getting unstuck: When you've been staring at a blank page, 5 minutes of forced output often breaks the block.