Flowtime Technique

Created by Zoë Read-Bivens as an answer to the Pomodoro's fixed timer, Flowtime lets you work until your attention genuinely fades, then rest in proportion to how long you lasted. Note your start and stop times on paper or in a spreadsheet; the suggested breaks run from 5 minutes after a stint under 25 minutes up to 15 minutes after more than 90. It is the better fit when your material needs a long run-up, like case law, proofs or a long journal article, and you resent being cut off mid-thought. The catch is honesty: on a tired night it is easy to call a slump a natural stopping point after ten minutes, so it works best for people who already know their own focus rhythm.