Focus guides

Short, research-based guides on focus, studying and getting things done, from the team behind the Pupmodoro focus timer. Every guide cites its sources.

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  The Pomodoro Technique: What the Research Actually Says25 minutes on, 5 minutes off. What studies say about the Pomodoro Technique, where the evidence is thin, and how to adapt it to your own work.
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  Does Background Noise Help You Focus? What the Research SaysYour study playlist may be working against you. What research says about rain, white noise and music, and how to pick a sound for each task.