1 hour study timer
50:00
Focus
One study hour, ready to go: 50 minutes of study and a 10-minute break, so the hour ends with you rested instead of drained. Rio naps through the study part and wakes up for the break.
Add a sound
Keeps this hour of 50 and 10, or switch to two rounds of 25 and 5.
How to use it
Decide what this hour is for before you start: one subject, one chapter, one problem set.
Press Start. The first 50 minutes are for study only; keep your phone face down or in another room.
At the bell, take the 10-minute break. The hour is complete when the break ends.
Want another hour? Press Start again. Three study hours with real breaks beat five hours of half attention.
Two ways to split an hour
The page starts with 50 and 10, one long stretch with a proper rest at the end. It suits reading, writing and anything that takes a few minutes to settle into.
If an hour of study feels long, use two rounds of 25 and 5 instead: the same hour, two shorter pushes and two small breaks. It is a good way to begin a subject you are dreading. You can switch on the 25 minute timer page or in the app.
A sample study night
Three study hours, one subject each, with a longer pause before the last one.
- Focus. Math: problems from today’s class
- Break. Water and a short walk
- Focus. History: read and summarize
- Long break. Dinner or a 20-minute rest
- Focus. Language: vocabulary and practice
- Break. Done for the night
Questions
How long should study breaks be?
Long enough to get up from the desk. For an hour of study, 10 minutes works for many people; after a few hours of study, take a longer break away from the desk.
Is it better to study for one long hour or two short rounds?
Try both for a few days. If you often drift off before the 50 minutes are up, two 25-minute rounds may suit you better.
Can I see how many hours I studied?
Yes. The app keeps a simple log of your sessions on your device, by day and by tag.