Usage Guide
From basic setup to advanced productivity patterns.
Learn the proven strategies that turn time anxiety into focused action.
Getting Started
Creating your first timer takes 30 seconds. The psychological impact is immediate.
Navigate to Custom → Enter details → Watch urgency appear.
Example Setup
Organization Strategy
Pinned
Reserve for genuine emergencies. Maximum 5 items. These should cause stress when you see them.
"If everything is urgent, nothing is urgent."
General (Work)
Professional deadlines, meetings, project milestones. The bulk of your productive work.
Most timers live here. Organized chaos becomes visible progress.
Personal (Life)
Birthdays, anniversaries, personal goals. Life outside work matters too.
Separate context prevents work urgency from overwhelming personal time.
Advanced Patterns
The Buffer Method
Set internal deadlines 2-3 days before external ones. When your timer hits zero, you have breathing room for polish and unexpected complications.
Milestone Stacking
Break large projects into sequential deadlines. Each completed timer builds momentum toward the final goal.
Action-Oriented Titles
Use verbs, not nouns. Your brain processes "Submit proposal" as an action to take, not an abstract concept to remember.
Bad: "Mom's call", "Report deadline", "Travel planning"
Interface Mastery
Global Search
Search box finds timers across all categories. Type partial titles for instant filtering.
Persistence Memory
Expired timers become "Days Passed" counters. Perfect for anniversaries and achievement tracking.
Context Menu
Three dots beside each timer reveal pin, hide, edit, and delete actions.
Smart Labels
Timers ending tomorrow automatically display "Tomorrow" instead of exact time.
Continue Learning
Explore ready-made templates or find answers to specific questions.