Focus timer
The Focus Timer allows you to structure your work with timed focus sessions and scheduled breaks. Our goal is to help you master your days by maximizing your focus and minimizing distractions.
How to Use the Focus Timer
You can open the Focus Timer and start your Focus cycle from the dedicated timer icon in the desktop app header.
Four (4) work sessions make up one full Focus cycle. Each work session lasts 25 minutes by default, but this is customizable depending on your preferences.
There is a 5-minute short break after each work session. After the 4th work session, there is, by default, a longer break of 15 minutes.
Sound: With a nice sound, it’ll remind you when it’s time to start a break or your next Focus session. You got this!
Desktop only: To use the Focus Timer, download our desktop app. Download it here
Customizing the Focus Timer
Hover over the timer icon and click the three dots to open the Settings to modify timer durations or to enable/disable the floating widget.
Focus: Set how long each focus session lasts.
Break: Choose the duration of short breaks between focus sessions.
Long Break: Define how long your extended break will be after completing a full focus cycle.
Below, you’ll find automation options to streamline your workflow:
Auto Start Break: When enabled, your break starts automatically right after a focus session ends.
Auto Start Focus: When enabled, your next focus session begins automatically once a break is over.
Finally, you can activate the Floating Widget to keep the timer visible on your screen while you work. Perfect for tracking your sessions without switching views.
Floating Widget
The floating widget remains visible on screen but can be hidden by toggling off the Floating widget option in the Settings. To re-enable it, go back to the Settings and toggle the option back on. Akiflow remembers your preference (open/closed) for future sessions.
1/4 shows you which work session in this Focus cycle you’re on. Four (4) work sessions make up one full Focus cycle. You can also skip or pause your sessions.
The Focus Timer will show your current task in the calendar. You can choose which task you want to focus on and navigate between tasks by using the arrows keys to change the visible task. When you complete that task (by ticking off the checkbox), the next scheduled task will be displayed.
