2 minute timer

Two minutes is the time behind the two-minute rule, which comes in two flavors. David Allen's version: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now instead of writing it down. James Clear's version: every new habit starts with a version that fits in two minutes, like reading one page, putting on your running shoes or opening the file.

The trick is that two minutes aren't scary. When a task feels big, your brain looks for an exit. When it becomes "just until it beeps", it says yes. Often, once you've started, you keep going. If you don't, that's fine too: you did something, and it counts.

Use this timer as a doorway. Pick the task that weighs on you most, the ugliest one on your list, and promise only two minutes. When it beeps, decide again: stop or keep going.

Tap Start. The countdown keeps going even if you switch tabs or lock your computer, because it uses your device's clock rather than a counter that can drift. The tab title shows the time left, so you can see it at a glance.

Need more time? Tap +1 min without stopping. Just want a big clock? Tap Full screen. At the end you'll hear a short beep and, on phones, feel a vibration when the browser allows it.