Productivity · 15 minutes
15 Minute Focus Timer
A stripped-back countdown for one thing only. No tabs, no phone, no second task waiting in the corner of your eye.
15 Minute Focus Timer
15:00
Ready
- Ends at
- —
- Elapsed
- 00:00
Settings
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
Why a 15 minute focus timer works
- One task per block, decided before you start
- Phone face down and out of reach
- Write the distraction down, keep going
Fifteen minutes is roughly how long attention holds before it needs somewhere to go. Ending on purpose, rather than when concentration collapses, is what makes the next block easy.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-1 | Phone to another room, tabs closed |
| 1-14 | One task, distractions written down not chased |
| 14-15 | Mark where attention broke, for next time |
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Questions people ask
How do I stay focused for the full 15 minutes?
Name the task out loud before you press start, keep a scrap of paper for stray thoughts, and treat the alarm as the only exit. The block only works if quitting early is off the table.
Should I do several blocks in a row?
Three back to back with short pauses works well. After that, take a proper break away from the screen before starting again.
Do I need to plan anything before starting the 15 minute focus timer?
Decide the single task first and say it out loud. A block that starts with 'what should I do' loses its first three minutes, which is a fifth of the session.
Does the 15 minute focus timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.