How does the Adaptive Pomodoro work?

Define a concrete task, enter a realistic estimate, and we add a 25% buffer before starting the timebox. When the timer ends, a modal forces you to decide whether you finished, need another block, or should break, so the ritual never fades into the background.

What happens if I refresh or close the tab?

Active timeboxes are saved locally and automatically marked as "Interrupted" when you return, so your log stays accurate and you can immediately start a fresh block without phantom timers.

Can I manage tasks and reports in one place?

Yes. Capture backlog items, drag to prioritize, and every timebox syncs to detailed focus/break reports. Data persists locally first and syncs to your account when you sign in.

Adaptive Focus

Deep Work Timer

Concrete task

Honest estimate (minutes)

Timebox with buffer

56 min

We automatically add 25% so you can stay heads-down without watching the clock.

Notes / definition of done

56:00

Ready

When the timer hits zero, you decide: extend, break, or log it.

Timebox journal

Every timebox you run shows up here with the outcome so you can learn from the data.

Personal task list

Backlog / capture

Pomodoro Timer

⏰ What is Pomofocus?

Pomofocus is a productivity tool designed to help users optimize their workflow using the proven Pomodoro technique. It simplifies task management by dividing work into focused intervals (known as Pomodoros) and short breaks, enhancing concentration and preventing burnout.

🍅 How WorkSage Adaptive Timeboxing Works

✨ Product Capabilities

Built for serious builders, the timer now includes:

→ Deep Work Timer: Large radial countdown with live progress, plus reliable audio + push notifications even when the browser throttles background tabs.
→ Assessment Modal: Mandatory review with options like *Still in flow*, *Finished*, *Stuck*, or *Context drifted*, including a notes field so you capture learnings immediately.
→ Timebox Journal: Every interval is recorded with intent, estimate vs. actual, status pill, and reflections so you can spot under-estimation patterns by day or week.
→ Break Coaching: After two or three boxes we nudge you to take a real break—not just skim Slack—based on consecutive focus blocks.
→ Personal Backlog: Add, drag, edit, and toggle tasks right next to the timer with optional hide-completed filtering.
→ Local-first Sync: Everything works offline and later syncs to your WorkSage account so reports are consistent across devices.

📊 Reports & Accountability

Data from every timebox feeds into WorkSage Reports so you can coach yourself like a team lead:

→ Total Hours Focused: Understand where your attention actually went across deep-work blocks.
→ Completed Tasks & Outcomes: Compare curated backlog completion with the reality captured in the assessment modal.
→ Focus vs. Break Sessions: View timestamped logs of every block to diagnose afternoon dips or chronic under-estimation.

Because the journal stores intent, estimate, and result, you can spot that "database work always runs +40%" or "post-lunch timeboxes drift." That evidence is the lever for better sprint planning.

Start your next timebox with WorkSage’s Adaptive Pomodoro: define the deliverable, give yourself a buffer, stay heads down, then log the truth about what happened. The data will keep you honest—and help you improve week over week.