How to set up your first focus session

Getting Started Updated 1/3/2025

Focus sessions help you lock into deep work without distractions.

Quick start

  1. Open FlowIn → Focus
  2. Select a preset: 50/10 (50 minutes work, 10 break)
  3. Choose what to block: Social + Video + Games
  4. Tap Start

Pro tips

  • Enable “Strict Mode” to prevent app switching
  • Turn on “Queue distractions” to jot notes during work
  • Stack two sessions with a longer break between

Customize

  • Duration: 25–120 minutes
  • Sounds: subtle start/end tones
  • Breaks: automatic or manual

See also: “Deep work schedules” and “Pause blocking temporarily”.

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