The Point System

Welcome to Einsty, the app that turns your productivity into a game! Earn points, climb the ranks, and build better habits. Here’s how the point system works:

✅ How to Earn Points

• Complete a To-Do Timer: Successfully finish a focus session without interruption.
  Reward: +100 points

❌ How to Lose Points (Punishments)

To encourage commitment, points are deducted for abandoning tasks.

• Closing a To-Do Window: Closing a timer window using its 'x' button while it's still running.
  Penalty: -150 points
• Closing the Browser: Closing the browser tab or window while any To-Do timer is active. The penalty is applied automatically when you reopen the app.
  Penalty: -200 points
• Deleting a Long-Term Goal: Deleting a long-term goal before its deadline has passed.
  Penalty: -500 points

⏯️ Timer Controls

• Start: Begins the countdown for a new or paused timer.
• Pause: Temporarily stops a running timer. You can safely pause a timer without penalty and resume it later by pressing "Start" again.

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The Power of the Pomodoro Technique

In a world filled with constant distractions, maintaining focus is a superpower. The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is a time management method that uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. It’s a simple yet profoundly effective system designed to combat procrastination, improve focus, and make you more aware of how you spend your time. This application is built around that core philosophy, enhancing it with modern tools to supercharge your productivity.

How Does It Work?

The technique is based on a few simple steps:

• Choose a Task: Decide on the task you want to work on. It can be anything from writing a report to studying for an exam.
• Set the Timer: Start a Pomodoro timer for 25 minutes. This is a single, focused work session.
• Work Intensely: For the next 25 minutes, give the task your undivided attention. If a distraction pops into your head, write it down and immediately return to your task.
• Take a Short Break: When the timer rings, you’ve completed one Pomodoro. Take a short break of about 5 minutes. Stretch, grab a glass of water, or do something relaxing that isn’t work-related.
• Repeat and Take Longer Breaks: After every four Pomodoros, take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. This helps your brain assimilate new information and rest before the next round of focused work.

How This App Enhances Your Productivity

While the traditional method uses a simple kitchen timer, the Einsty.com hub elevates the experience by integrating several powerful features designed for today's digital workflow:

• Multi-Tasking Environment: Unlike a single timer, this app allows you to create multiple, draggable timer windows. You can have a Pomodoro running for "Project A" while another is paused for "Client B," giving you a visual overview of your entire workload.
• Gamification and Motivation: The points system adds a layer of gamification to your work. Earning +100 points for completing a session provides a positive feedback loop, reinforcing good habits. Conversely, the various point penalties for abandoning a timer encourage commitment. As you accumulate points, you'll advance through ranks from "Novice" to "Grandmaster," providing a tangible sense of progress.
• Integrated Note-Taking and Links: Productivity isn't just about time; it's also about having the right information at hand. Each to-do window has its own note-taking area and a place to add relevant website links. This keeps all your resources contextually tied to the task, reducing the time you spend searching for information and helping you stay in the flow.
• Long-Term Vision with Updates: The "Long-Term Goals" feature helps you connect your daily Pomodoros to your bigger ambitions. By setting a 1-day, 3-month, or 1-year goal, you're constantly reminded of the bigger picture. You can add timestamped updates to your goals to track your journey and milestones. The 500-point penalty for deleting a goal early reinforces the importance of long-term commitment.
• Data and Analytics: The Productivity Dashboard provides valuable insights into your work habits. By tracking your total focus time and top activities, you can identify where your time is going and make informed decisions to optimize your workflow.
• PDF Export: With the "Download PDF" button, you can create a complete archive of your work. This includes your dashboard stats, all to-dos with their notes and links, your standalone notes, and a full history of your long-term goals and their updates. It's perfect for creating reports, reviewing progress, or simply keeping a permanent record of your achievements.

Ultimately, this application is more than just a timer. It's a comprehensive productivity ecosystem. It combines the proven principles of the Pomodoro Technique with the flexibility and power of modern digital tools, creating a system that not only helps you get more done but also helps you build lasting habits for a more focused and productive life.