Lava Focus Timer
Pick a time, press start, do one thing while the lava fills. Free, no sign-up.
25:00Ready when you are
Why a timer that fills up?
Most timers count down. For a lot of ADHD brains, a shrinking number feels like a threat, and the urge to check it breaks the focus it was meant to protect. Watching something fill feels like progress instead: every minute adds to the lamp rather than taking away from the clock.
How to use it
- Pick something small. “Reply to one email” beats “do emails”. If you can’t start, try 2 minutes. Starting is the hard bit.
- Type the one thing in the box above. It stays on screen so a stray thought doesn’t steal the next 25 minutes.
- Let it run. Glance at the lava, not the numbers. When it’s full you’ve done the time, finished or not, and that counts.
- Pomodoro? 25 minutes, then 5 off. Four rounds, then a longer break. Or ignore all that and do what fits your day.
Does it work offline or on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Nothing is sent anywhere and there’s nothing to sign up for. On a phone, “Keep screen on” stops it dimming while the timer runs.
From Mellowdo
Want the whole thing?
This timer comes from Mellowdo, a calm to-do and focus app for busy brains. Get it all out of your head, then do it one thing at a time.
- Start my day lines up routines and what’s due, then walks you through it
- Painted scenes, lofi and rain sounds while you focus
- Talk to Mellow, the built-in assistant, and it does the admin