Q. Why a 25 + 5 minute cycle?
Research shows ~25 minutes is the natural max for sustained focus. The 5-minute break refreshes the brain; every 4 cycles you take a longer 15-30 minute rest to clear cumulative fatigue.
Q. How are the stretching guides different?
Unlike a plain countdown, the 5-minute break auto-plays animated eye, neck, shoulder, and wrist stretches — great for preventing forward-head posture and VDT syndrome.
Q. My browser notifications aren't firing.
You need to allow notification permission at start. If blocked, click the lock icon in the address bar → Notifications → Allow. Notifications fire on time even in background tabs.
Q. Where are completion counts stored?
Daily counts are saved in your browser and auto-reset at midnight. Weekly and monthly views are separate.
Q. Do I have to stop at 25 minutes during a meeting?
No — use pause when a call or meeting interrupts. The real benefit comes from completing uninterrupted 25-minute blocks though.
Q. 25 minutes feels too short for my work.
You can use variants like 50/10. Tailor to your sustainable focus length, but staying under 60 minutes is recommended.
