Set a reminder to get focused for a set amount of time
⤓ Install From the Alfred Gallery
Type yak and get to work; You'll see a Notification Center reminder pop up in 20 minutes, reminding you to stretch, breathe deeply and get back to work.
Why the keyword yak? The expression "yak shaving" refers to being busy without necessarily being productive. The aim of this timer is to help you remember, every 20 minutes, to stay focused and on-task.
Like a pomodoro timer, with less tomatoes and more yaks.
By default, the workflow is set to remind you every 20 minutes, but you can change this timing in the User Configuration. Note that the time is set in seconds.
For quick reference:
- 10 mins: 600 seconds
- 20 mins: 1200 seconds
- 30 mins: 1800 seconds
You can also customise the keyword if yak doesn't quite do it for you.
Good luck and have a productive day!