Startsy and a Pomodoro timer
A Pomodoro timer is good at holding a chosen block of focus time. It works well when you already know what to do first.
How they help
| Question | Pomodoro timer | Startsy |
|---|---|---|
| What it helps with | Holding a focus interval and break. | Finding one concrete first step and giving it a short timer. |
| What you still do yourself | Choose the task and first move. | Name the task and what makes starting hard. |
| Cost of getting started | Choose a task and set a timer. | Type one task and choose a reason. |
| Guilt mechanics | Depends on the timer; some track completed intervals. | No penalties for stopping or missing a day. |
When to use both
Use Startsy to find the first move. If you want a longer focus interval after that, use a Pomodoro timer.