Technique
52/17
52 minutes of focus, then a proper 17 minute break.
The preset2 h 01
2x (focus 52m, break 17m), end on focus
How it works
Longer stretches than Pomodoro, with breaks long enough to actually rest: stand up, walk, refill your water.
The numbers come from a study of how productive office workers spent their time. Treat them as a starting point.
When it suits
- Work that needs warming up, like writing or coding
- Past questions that take 40 minutes or more
Watch out for
A 17 minute break that turns into an hour is the risk. Let the timer call you back.