Regardless of age, it’s no secret that individuals with (and without) ADHD may have a hard time with time management, staying on task, and more. If you are looking for a tool to help keep you or your child on task, check out the Be Focused app!
In sum, the app is an “unobtrusive task planner with a built-in timer” that helps users get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals; the intervals are then separated by short breaks. According to the app’s description, this is a “surprisingly effective way to retain motivation and focus.” Not only does it help users stay on task, but it also allows them to track their progress and gain new insights about their workflow.
One neat feature about this particular app is that it syncs between all Apple devices – iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Macs – so you can use it whenever, wherever! (Please note for it to sync with a Mac, you must first purchase the Pro version available on the Mac App Store.)
Overview of the Be Focused app:
- Time tracking app ideal for students, freelancers, and anyone with big goals and finite time
- Built-in to-do list and timer help keep you on track without feeling overwhelmed
- It encourages you to set big goals, then breaks them up into small, achievable tasks
- Helps you dedicate focused time to each of those tasks so you can “build big successes out of little victories”
Features for iOS devices:
- Manage your tasks
- Fast and easy goal tracking
- Track your progress (day, week, or custom period)
- Customize to maximize productivity:
- Work interval duration
- Long break duration
- Short break duration
- Target number of work intervals per day
- Number of intervals between long breaks
- Ability to start/pause/skip current interval
- Alarms will sound even if the app is in the background
- You also have the ability to:
- Edit the number of intervals
- Paste a task list from other applications
- Export to a CSV file
- 3D Touch
- Widget in the Notification Center
- Different alarm sounds/vibrations
- Full synchronization between iOS devices and Mac (requires Pro version for OS X, sold separately)
Features for Mac:
- Manage your tasks
- Fast and easy goal tracking
- Track your progress (day, week, custom period)
- Customize the following to maximize productivity:
- Work interval duration
- Long break duration
- Short break duration
- Target number of work intervals per day
- Number of intervals between long breaks
- Ability to paste a task list from other apps
- You can also start, pause, or skip work intervals
- Ability to edit the number of work intervals
- Export to a CSV file
- Option to auto-start next timer
- Global hotkeys
- Different alarm sounds
- Optional ticking sound
- Option to launch the app at startup
Visit the App Store to learn more!
