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Interactive tools built for ADHD brains — timers, noise, recall methods, and the science behind focus.
The Science of Focus
DopamineSee what happens to your focus chemistry over 30 minutes. Tap a button to compare.
The Quick-Hit Trap
Each scroll, snack, or notification spikes dopamine fast — then drops you below baseline. Your brain craves the next hit, making boring tasks feel unbearable.
Low on dopamine? Starting a task is the fix.
When your baseline is low (that flat, unmotivated feeling), that's actually "dopamine debt" — and starting a small task repays it. The first 2 minutes of effort trigger a natural dopamine rise that builds momentum, so the task gets easierthe longer you stay with it. Don't wait to feel motivated; motivation shows up after you start.
Study Tools
7 toolsFocus Reset Protocol
Intentional boredom + visualization cycles to prime your brain for deep work.
Beat distraction using intentional boredom, dopamine debt, and visualization — not willpower.
Dopamine Debt
Constant scrolling spikes your dopamine, so normal work feels boring by comparison. Lowering your baseline first makes focusing feel easy instead of like swimming upstream.
Intentional Boredom
Sit with zero stimuli — no phone, no music — for a few minutes before you start. This boredom resets your attention so the very next task becomes the most interesting thing around.
Visualization
Practice a little, then rest and picture yourself doing it perfectly. Pairing real practice with mental replay is science-backed and helps your brain learn faster.
Put your phone away. Sit in silence and stare at a wall until the timer ends. No stimulation — that's the point.
The 4 phases of true focus
1. Preload
Build dopamine debt with intentional boredom + a clean, distraction-free space.
2. Activate
Use a unique sensory cue (a drink, scent, or sound) only before focus work.
3. Immerse
Make distraction impossible, add focus sound, and set a tight deadline.
4. Exit
Rest without dopamine spikes, visualize the work, then give yourself a healthy reward.
Pomodoro Timer
Customizable focus/break intervals with color themes and session tracking.
Stay focused
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Brown Noise
Built-in ambient noise generator — no ads, no redirects.
Calming background noise that helps ADHD brains focus by reducing distracting thoughts.
Click play to start
Micro-Goals
Break any task into tiny checkable steps to get past the starting block.
Break overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps. Make the first step so easy you can't say no!
Break Timer
Guided 5-minute movement breaks that reset your dopamine without a scroll.
Movement resets your focus. Take a real break—not scrolling, moving!
Research shows physical movement during breaks improves focus more than passive rest.
Blurting Method
Active recall in 2 minutes — write everything you know, then fill the gaps.
Write down everything you remember about a topic without looking at notes. Great for active recall!
Body Doubling
Tips and links to work alongside others when you can't focus alone.
Working alongside someone (even virtually) creates gentle accountability and helps you stay on task.
Get matched with an accountability partner for 25, 50, or 75-minute video sessions.
- •Book a session with a partner who keeps you accountable
- •Share your goal at the start of the session
- •Work in silence—just their presence helps!
- •Check in at the end to celebrate what you did
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How to Use These
Reset before you start
Use the Focus Reset Protocol first. Lowering your dopamine baseline makes focusing feel natural instead of forced.
Combine tools
Pair the Pomodoro timer with Brown Noise. The timer creates urgency, the noise blocks distracting thoughts.
Take real breaks
Use the Break Timer and actually move — no scrolling. Dopamine spikes during breaks make the next session harder.
Visualize to lock in learning
After practicing something, picture yourself doing it perfectly. Real practice plus mental replay compounds retention.
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