Focus Timer for ADHD

For many people with ADHD, time feels abstract — it is either “now” or “not now.” A visible countdown turns that fog into something concrete. When the task is “focus until the hourglass empties,” starting is far less daunting than facing an open-ended afternoon of work. The timer also externalizes the decision to keep going, so you are not relying on willpower alone.

Flowglass keeps the screen calm on purpose. There are no flashing colors, no aggressive ticking, and no clutter — just a gentle draining hourglass, the time remaining, and a single start button. Less on screen means fewer things to pull your attention away.

Twenty-five minutes can feel like a wall on a hard day. With the Custom technique you can set any work and break length — try a 10 or 15 minute block to get moving. Momentum matters more than length: once you have started, continuing is easy. You can always run another short block, and another, until the work is done.

Save your favorite setup as a preset so it is one tap away next time. Flowglass remembers it, along with the time you have focused, so good days are visible and repeatable.

Pair the timer with a clear, single task and a tidy space. Use breaks to stand and move rather than switch to your phone, which can quietly eat the rest of your afternoon. Flowglass is free, needs no login, and runs on web, iOS, and Android, so the same calm timer is always within reach. Begin with the short block above whenever you are ready.