Focus cycles that respect your body
A good focus cycle is less about forcing yourself to work for a magic number of minutes and more about matching your energy and giving your body what it needs between blocks.
Pick a block length that fits
Short blocks (25 min) help if you're jumpy or getting back into the habit of focused work.
Longer blocks (50 min) suit deep work and complex tasks, as long as you really take the break at the end.
Design the break, not just the block
Change the distance (look away), the position (stand, stretch), and the intensity (relax your eyes and shoulders).
Water, a bit of movement, and a few deep breaths beat scrolling your phone for five minutes.
How Calmo helps
Calmo offers three presets (light, standard, focus) with different block and break lengths. You can switch between them any day.
The timer handles the transitions and quietly suggests what to do in the break.