Custom Pomodoro Tracker using Telegram and Google Sheets

**Tags**: Productivity, Pomodoro, Organization ### Context Hey! I'm Samir, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist from Paris, founder of [LogiGreen Consulting](https://logi-green.com). A significant improvement in my productivity came from following the **Pomodoro Technique**. ### What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks your workday into 25-minute focus intervals followed by short breaks. After 4 cycles, you take a longer break to recharge. It helps maintain concentration while preventing burnout.  I've used this technique with web apps to receive break/work notifications. But I always wished I had a way to **track my sessions** for self-assessment. > Let's use **n8n** to boost our productivity and log our deep work sessions automatically! For business inquiries, you can add me on [Here](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-saci) ### Who Is This Template For? I built this workflow for creators, freelancers, students, and professionals who love the Pomodoro technique but want more than just timers - they want data. This template helps you: - Track every deep work session automatically - Store logs in Google Sheets for later analysis - Stay in control via Telegram commands - There is no need to pay for premium apps. It's all **free** and powered by **n8n**. ### How Does It Work? This Telegram bot tracks your Pomodoro sessions and sends you alerts during the process. **Here's what happens:** 1. A user sends `/start` to the bot. 2. It launches a 25-minute deep work timer. 3. After 25 minutes, the bot sends a break reminder. 4. **After four cycles**, a long break is triggered and the session is logged. 5. The session is **automatically recorded to Google Sheets** with (Date & Time, User ID, Pomodoro count, Session ID, Duration of focus and breaks)  ### What Gets Tracked? | Field | Description | |-------------------|-----------------------------------| | Date & Time | When the session was logged | | User ID | Your Telegram ID | | Block Type | Deep Work or Short Break | | Pomodoro Count | Number of cycles completed | | Working Session ID| Unique ID for each session | | Focus Duration | Length of each deep work session | | Break Duration | Short or long break info | You can use this workflow as a base to bring additional features like: - Connecting with tasks from **Google Tasks** - Send automated productivity reports to monitor your activity - Link a Pomodoro with a task using **Google Calendar** ### What Do I Need to Start? This workflow is beginner-friendly - **no coding required**. - **Google Drive API** and **Google Sheets API** credentials - A Google Sheet set up to log sessions (with the columns of the table above) - API Credentials: - **Google Sheets API** (OAuth2) - **Telegram Bot Token** - Telegram app to chat with the bot > The template is plug-and-play. Just follow the sticky notes in the n8n editor to configure it. ### Next Steps Follow the sticky notes in the n8n workflow editor to: - Set your credentials - Connect your Google Sheet - Initialize the static data - Launch your first `/start` command on Telegram  [**Watch My Tutorial**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztMMrmbgGEo) Curious how n8n can supercharge **productivity and learning skills?** Let's connect on [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-saci) This workflow has been created with N8N 1.82.1 Submitted: March 24th, 2025