One size does not fit all. Match the timer to the task.
25/5 — Classic Pomodoro
- Best for: shallow admin, email triage, tasks you keep avoiding
- Why it works: low commitment, easy to start, frequent wins
50/10 — Extended Pomodoro
- Best for: writing, coding, design — anything that needs a warm-up
- Why it works: enough time to reach flow, still short enough to keep the day flexible
90/20 — Ultradian rhythm
- Best for: your hardest, most creative work of the day
- Why it works: matches your body's natural 90-minute alertness cycle discovered by sleep researcher Nathan Kleitman
How to switch in LemTask
Open Focus → gear icon → Session length. Pick a preset or set a custom duration. Your choice is remembered per session type.