10-Minute Timer for Breathing, Deep Work & Reading Focus
Ten minutes is the sweet spot between a quick reset and a meaningful work sprint. Start this countdown to run a structured breath session, finish a dense paragraph, or follow a mini deep-work SOP without checking the clock.
Use 10 Minutes to Reset Mind & Body
Breathing Capsule
Pair the countdown with structured respiration to switch from sympathetic stress to parasympathetic calm.
- • 2 min body scan while timer starts
- • 6 min box breath (4-4-4-4) or physiological sigh
- • 2 min journaling: “What state do I want next?”
Reading Capsule
Ten minutes is enough to finish a dense article or a single long-form paragraph with thoughtful notes.
- • 3 min preview headings & questions
- • 5 min deep read without switching tabs
- • 2 min highlight or voice-note takeaways
Your 10-Minute Deep Work SOP
Preparation (2 Minutes)
- • Name the single task in one sentence.
- • Close unrelated tabs + mute notifications.
- • Choose your sound preset and breathing style.
Execution (6 Minutes)
- • Work in “no backspace” mode to prevent over-editing.
- • Note every distraction impulse on a sticky to clear later.
- • Keep breathing cadence steady; adjust posture at minute 5.
Closure & Next Block (2 Minutes)
- • Summarize output in three bullet points.
- • Decide: stop, continue with another 10-minute block, or schedule a longer session.
- • Rate focus (1-5) to track patterns across the day.
How It Works
Choose a Duration
Select your preferred timer duration from the presets or use the default 10 minutes.
Start the Timer
Click the play button to begin the countdown. You can pause or reset at any time.
Get Notified
When the timer completes, you'll hear your selected notification sound.