The **Session Timer** in our Generator is more than just a clock. It's a powerful tool for structuring your listening, enforcing discipline, and tailoring the app to your specific goals. Here's how to master it for any situation.
For Focus: The Power of Enforced Breaks
When studying or working, it's easy to lose track of time or burn out. The timer is perfect for implementing time management techniques like the Pomodoro method.
- How to use it: Set the timer for a **25 to 50 minute** "sprint." When the audio gently fades out, your work block is over. It's a clear signal to stand up, stretch, and take a 5-10 minute break before starting your next sprint.
- Why it works: Enforced breaks prevent mental fatigue and help you maintain a high level of focus over a longer period.
For Meditation: Removing "Time Anxiety"
A common hurdle in meditation is wondering, "How long has it been?" or "Should I stop now?". The timer removes this mental burden.
- How to use it: Set the timer for your desired meditation length—**10, 15, or 20 minutes** are great starting points. Press play and forget about the clock.
- Why it works: By setting a clear endpoint, you give yourself permission to fully immerse in the experience without worrying about time. The gentle fade-out will be your signal to return.
For Sleep: The "Drift Off" Assistant
While some people like audio playing all night, research suggests a quiet environment is best for deep sleep. The timer lets you use binaural beats to fall asleep without having them play all night long.
- How to use it: Set the timer for **30, 45, or 60 minutes**. This gives your brain plenty of time to entrain to the Delta waves and drift off. The audio will then fade out, leaving you to sleep in silence.
- Why it works: You get the benefit of brainwave entrainment to initiate sleep, without the potential for the sound to disrupt your sleep cycles later in the night.
For Downloading: Setting the File Length
This is critical: The duration you set in the Session Timer is the **exact length** your downloaded `.wav` file will be. If you want a one-hour audio file for offline listening, you must set the timer to **60 minutes** before clicking the "Download" button.
The Session Timer is a simple but essential feature. Set your intention, set your timer, and let the generator provide the perfect audio backdrop for the perfect amount of time.