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Focus and break cycle

GamiLife's session timer is built around the Pomodoro technique - a scientifically supported work pattern that alternates focused work with short breaks to sustain attention and prevent burnout.

The cycle

  • Focus phase - 25 minutes of active work. XP accumulates during this phase.
  • Break phase - 5 minutes to rest. No XP accumulates during breaks.
  • A chime plays when each phase ends to signal the transition.

XP during breaks

XP only accumulates during focus time. Break time and any time the session is paused are excluded from the XP calculation. This means the XP you earn reflects genuine focused effort, not time left running in the background.