When the minute hand on a clock moves from one number to the next, it has moved 5 minutes. There are 12 numbers around the clock face, and each interval is 5 minutes… 12 × 5 = 60 minutes in an ...

It suggests that working for 25 minutes, followed by a short 5-minute break, helps the mind stay on task. After 40 years, Pomodoro has evolved from a simple kitchen timer to various digital apps.