Focusmate is, without a doubt, a total game changer for me. While I haven't been officially diagnosed with ADHD, I recognize many of the symptoms in myself, and I use this service to help manage the challenges I face. Struggling to start work? Just hit the button to book a session in 5/10/15 minutes or whenever you prefer, and it helps your brain begin the process of preparing for your study tasks. The session format pairs you with another user, allowing you to briefly explain your study goals. This is incredibly helpful for clarifying your objectives. After working together for 25/50/75 minutes, you regroup to discuss what went well and what could improve. It's a brilliant 'body doubling' concept, and my productivity has increased dramatically. It also alleviates the isolation of studying—though you may not know the other party, it fosters a sense of community among those facing similar challenges. Additionally, the support from the community has been remarkable. I've been pleasantly surprised by the kindness and consideration shown in over 50 sessions. As a woman, I had safety concerns, but I've noticed there are straightforward ways to report any inappropriate behavior, and you can always exit a call if needed—though I've never had to do that. It's a collaborative and diligent community worldwide, and it has truly changed my life. Thank you for this service!
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Focusmate is a virtual body doubling platform that offers on-demand productivity sessions 24/7 to help you get anything done.
Students, engineers, homemakers (and more) join from 150+ countries and support each other reach their goals.
Cowork with motivating partners who hold you accountable and cheer you on, and boost your productivity.
Focusmate changes the way you work by connecting you to others who have committed to being accountable for finishing their most important work.
You choose a time to work, and Focusmate pairs you with an accountability partner for a live, virtual coworking session that will keep you on task.
Research in psychology and behavioral science shows that regular human connection reduces the likelihood that a worker will procrastinate or become distracted.
The Focusmate virtual coworking model is rooted in evidence-based approaches to productivity and systems of accountability developed by leading executive and leadership coaches.
In our most recent internal survey, users reported an average productivity increase of 161% (that's nearly a three-fold increase)! See more