What Is This?
The Hyperfocus Timer is a gentle, ADHD-optimised focus timer with custom intervals and transition prompts — designed specifically to manage the hyperfocus-to-crash cycle by cueing transitions before the crash happens.
Why It Exists
Hyperfocus is a double-edged ADHD superpower. Entered well, it produces exceptional output. Left unmanaged, it burns out a full day and leaves nothing for recovery or other priorities. The goal of this timer is not to interrupt flow — it's to create soft boundaries that prevent runaway hyperfocus from consuming everything.
Who It's For
- ▸People with ADHD who slip into hyperfocus, miss meals and breaks, and crash at the end of the day
- ▸Individuals who want to harness deep focus without losing time awareness entirely
- ▸Anyone who needs gentle external cues to make task transitions possible
How It Works
You configure focus intervals (default 45 min), break duration (default 10 min), number of cycles, and whether to enable transition prompts. The timer delivers soft chime notifications at each transition point via WhatsApp, with a prompt that names the next step.
You get:
- ▸Customisable focus/break cycles with gentle chimes
- ▸Transition prompts that name the next action
- ▸WhatsApp delivery — no separate app
- ▸ADHD-specific default settings based on typical hyperfocus patterns
What Makes It Different
This is similar to Pomodoro but optimised for hyperfocus and transitions rather than productivity pressure. The intervals are longer, the tone is gentler, and the transition prompts acknowledge that switching is hard.
