Destroy distractions with Focus45
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Ever notice how easy it is to drift into YouTube or TikTok when you should be working? The Focus45 app in this screenshot uses simple behavioral design to break that habit. A single click blocks distracting sites for 45 minutes, and if you really want to cheat, you’ve got to type in a code first.
Why this works
- Adds friction before bad behavior
- Uses timeboxing (45 min sprints keep focus manageable)
- Visual countdown creates a clear finish line
- Simple UI makes starting easy, stopping harder
- Leverages commitment bias once you’ve “hit start”
Real-world examples
- Forest App grows a virtual tree when you stay off your phone
- RescueTime Focus Sessions gamify tackling deep work
- Pomofocus.io runs 25-min work sprints with timers
- YouTube’s “Are you still watching?” nudges you to rethink endless scrolling