First Five
Gentle Productivity Timer
Free · Designed for iPad
Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments
FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum.
Why 5 minutes works:
• 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect)
• Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods
• No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity
• Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users
Features:
• Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely
• No harsh alarms or forced stops
• 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations
• Gentle completion celebration with smile
• Works with your natural rhythms, not against them
Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.
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Information
- Seller
- Mattias Ahlstrom
- Size
- 3.8 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Mattias Ahlström