Save my addiction of TV while WFH I initially doubted the power of Focusmate, as there are too many alternatives. However, the alternatives do not work for me. Using Forest app, a digital workplace with a lot of people just does not motivate me and I don't feel the reward. Focusmate makes me so goal-oriented by committing to only one goal per session. It's so helpful with the distraction nature, and also helps me with the danger of scope creep. Moreover, surprisingly, I feel so happy and looking forward to working as I can get to know people around the world. The whole Focusmate community culture is very supportive, this makes me not willing to try other alternative platforms. I tend to ask people with more sessions, " what's your suggestion for using Focusmate after using it so many times?" This turns out to be a great interaction topic! Last, it is helpful with my procrastination. When I just feel not right and not motivated, I just choose a session named " kickoff", the process of starting to plan the work is so helpful. I am grateful for you guys to make this platform working! However, I know Focusmate is not for everyone and the initial trial is hard as you gotta meet strangers, that's stress for some people. As focusmate grows, I believe the trust culture in community is what it matters!

Today I had an important deadline to… Today I had an important deadline to work on, so used Focusmate. I booked a session. No show. They moved me to another session 2 minutes later. Had a good session. Booked another session. Some guy just staring at the screen. I said hello, just staring. I tried to get his attention. Just staring, saying nothing. I left the session and had to wait a further 15 minutes for the next session. No Show. Then I booked another session. Person turned up late. Couldn't get her camera on for 5 minutes. Then interupted my session to tell me what she was going to do. I spent more time messing about that actually being productive. Spoke with customer service who sent me a cut and paste job - 500 word essay. No time to read that. To be fair they gave me a refund. Looking for alternatives where others actually show up.

Productivity booster After about 20 sessions I have really been able to focus more on the things I need to get done. Love that you can try it out with 3 sessions per week. Such a powerful tool to get things done, and the community is supportive as well. I do wish there would be a penalty if people are not showing up consistently as I then will have to wait for another 15 minutes before the next slot opens