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Work · August 2, 2016

Block & Flow

A beautiful Pomodoro timer that measures your productivity

Block & Flow launched on August 2, 2016 with 87 votes, #536 of 3,856 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

What it does

A block is a countdown of time. It is short enough to start and long enough to focus and do. Every block done is a small win. This creates forward momentum and self-belief. Many blocks are done. The big challenges you set for yourself are achieved. “Helped me start writing a book (and I finished it). Simple, beautifully designed, and best of all, very positive. Block & Flow is a great way to get started.” “Focus in simple blocks of time. .. All you need is 25 minutes to start building blocks to more focused timeframes in your life.” “It’s genuinely improved my quality of life and wellbeing… I also really like the idea of “flow” — the kind of happiness you feel when you’re immersed in an…from blockandflowapp.com

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