Productivity · 15 minutes
15 Minute Deep Work Timer
A warm-up block for demanding work. Fifteen minutes of undisturbed attention is the on-ramp to the longer session.
15 Minute Deep Work Timer
15:00
Ready
- Ends at
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- Elapsed
- 00:00
Settings
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
Why a 15 minute deep work timer works
- Use it to enter the work, not to finish it
- No inbox before or during
- Roll straight into a longer block if it flows
Demanding work costs ten to twenty minutes of warm-up before anything good appears. Treat this block as the on-ramp: if it flows, keep going well past the alarm.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | Reread yesterday's last paragraph to reload context |
| 3-14 | Add rather than edit, resistance included |
| 14-15 | Stop mid-sentence so restarting is easy |
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Questions people ask
Can deep work happen in only 15 minutes?
It is short for a full deep-work session, but it is an excellent entry ramp. Most people find the resistance disappears within the first block and the longer session starts by itself.
Should I do several blocks in a row?
Three back to back with short pauses works well. After that, take a proper break away from the screen before starting again.
Do I need to plan anything before starting the 15 minute deep work timer?
Decide the single task first and say it out loud. A block that starts with 'what should I do' loses its first three minutes, which is a fifth of the session.
Does the 15 minute deep work timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.