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Focus timer
The Focus Timer in Yoodoo is a total game changer — especially if you struggle with distraction, procrastination, or the classic “I’ll just check one thing” trap 😅
Every task in Yoodoo comes with a built-in timer, so you can start focusing with a single tap and make serious progress.
🚀 How to Start a Focus Session
The Focus Timer in Yoodoo is a total game changer — especially if you struggle with distraction, procrastination, or the classic “I’ll just check one thing” trap 😅
Every task in Yoodoo comes with a built-in timer, so you can start focusing with a single tap and make serious progress.
🚀 How to Start a Focus Session
The Focus Timer in Yoodoo is a total game changer — especially if you struggle with distraction, procrastination, or the classic “I’ll just check one thing” trap 😅
Every task in Yoodoo comes with a built-in timer, so you can start focusing with a single tap and make serious progress.
🚀 How to Start a Focus Session
Open any task
Tap the Focus button
You’ll be asked to choose your session duration:
⏳ Task Duration — if you’ve already assigned a time to the task, this will be the default
🕐 Custom Time — choose your own focus time for this session (perfect for pomodoros, sprints, or mood-based bursts)
📅 Timeline Integration
If you’re using Yoodoo’s Timeline, your focus timer will default to the timeblock duration.
Finish early? The next task starts automatically
This keeps your whole day flowing without distractions or gaps
Perfect if you want to stay inside the timer flow all day
🔊 Focus Sounds (PRO Feature)
Open any task
Tap the Focus button
You’ll be asked to choose your session duration:
⏳ Task Duration — if you’ve already assigned a time to the task, this will be the default
🕐 Custom Time — choose your own focus time for this session (perfect for pomodoros, sprints, or mood-based bursts)
📅 Timeline Integration
If you’re using Yoodoo’s Timeline, your focus timer will default to the timeblock duration.
Finish early? The next task starts automatically
This keeps your whole day flowing without distractions or gaps
Perfect if you want to stay inside the timer flow all day
🔊 Focus Sounds (PRO Feature)
Open any task
Tap the Focus button
You’ll be asked to choose your session duration:
⏳ Task Duration — if you’ve already assigned a time to the task, this will be the default
🕐 Custom Time — choose your own focus time for this session (perfect for pomodoros, sprints, or mood-based bursts)
📅 Timeline Integration
If you’re using Yoodoo’s Timeline, your focus timer will default to the timeblock duration.
Finish early? The next task starts automatically
This keeps your whole day flowing without distractions or gaps
Perfect if you want to stay inside the timer flow all day
🔊 Focus Sounds (PRO Feature)
All timers come with optional Focus Sounds to help your brain stay on track.
Tap the 🔊 icon in the top corner to explore the sound library
Choose from 7 science-backed tracks proven to boost focus
Play them quietly in the background to cut distractions and trigger deep work
Which one’s your jam?
✅ Subtask Progress
All timers come with optional Focus Sounds to help your brain stay on track.
Tap the 🔊 icon in the top corner to explore the sound library
Choose from 7 science-backed tracks proven to boost focus
Play them quietly in the background to cut distractions and trigger deep work
Which one’s your jam?
✅ Subtask Progress
All timers come with optional Focus Sounds to help your brain stay on track.
Tap the 🔊 icon in the top corner to explore the sound library
Choose from 7 science-backed tracks proven to boost focus
Play them quietly in the background to cut distractions and trigger deep work
Which one’s your jam?
✅ Subtask Progress
If your task has subtasks, they’ll appear inside the focus timer.
Tap each subtask as you complete it
The timer will automatically highlight the next one
The background colour shifts as you progress — so you see your momentum building
Visual wins = dopamine boost 🧠💥
⏱️ Timed Subtasks
If you’ve added time estimates to each subtask, the timer adjusts as you go:
Finish a step early? The time rolls forward
Yoodoo will auto-complete the timer once all subtasks are done
Ideal for complex tasks that have multiple steps with their own timings
➕ Need More Time?
Mid-session and need an extra minute?
Tap the +1 min button during the timer
Great if you're in flow and want to wrap up before switching tasks
⚠️ Use with care!
Over-extending can mess up the rest of your day’s schedule — so try not to go wild with the extra minutes 😉
⏭️ Auto-progress
Mid-session and need an extra minute?
Tap the +1 min button during the timer
Great if you're in flow and want to wrap up before switching tasks
⚠️ Use with care!
Over-extending can mess up the rest of your day’s schedule — so try not to go wild with the extra minutes 😉
⏭️ Auto-progress
Mid-session and need an extra minute?
Tap the +1 min button during the timer
Great if you're in flow and want to wrap up before switching tasks
⚠️ Use with care!
Over-extending can mess up the rest of your day’s schedule — so try not to go wild with the extra minutes 😉
⏭️ Auto-progress
If you have a Timeline of tasks and finish early, Yoodoo keeps you in the timer and starts the next one.
Tap to finish
A pop-up of the next task displays
Tap it to start the timer for the next task without leaving.
💬 Final Note
Focus Timers help you start, help you stick with it, and help you finish — all while working with your brain, not against it.
Use sounds, subtasks, and time blocks to stay in the zone.
Then pat yourself on the back for showing up — that’s the real win.
If you have a Timeline of tasks and finish early, Yoodoo keeps you in the timer and starts the next one.
Tap to finish
A pop-up of the next task displays
Tap it to start the timer for the next task without leaving.
💬 Final Note
Focus Timers help you start, help you stick with it, and help you finish — all while working with your brain, not against it.
Use sounds, subtasks, and time blocks to stay in the zone.
Then pat yourself on the back for showing up — that’s the real win.
If you have a Timeline of tasks and finish early, Yoodoo keeps you in the timer and starts the next one.
Tap to finish
A pop-up of the next task displays
Tap it to start the timer for the next task without leaving.
💬 Final Note
Focus Timers help you start, help you stick with it, and help you finish — all while working with your brain, not against it.
Use sounds, subtasks, and time blocks to stay in the zone.
Then pat yourself on the back for showing up — that’s the real win.
Ready to finally feel on top of your day?
No more feeling behind. No more forgotten tasks. Just clarity, focus, and small wins that build momentum.
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Ready to finally feel on top of your day?
No more feeling behind. No more forgotten tasks. Just clarity, focus, and small wins that build momentum.
Start Free
Ready to finally feel on top of your day?
No more feeling behind. No more forgotten tasks. Just clarity, focus, and small wins that build momentum.
Start Free
Ready to finally feel on top of your day?
No more feeling behind. No more forgotten tasks. Just clarity, focus, and small wins that build momentum.
Start Free
Ready to finally feel on top of your day?
No more feeling behind. No more forgotten tasks. Just clarity, focus, and small wins that build momentum.
Start Free