Most focus tools try to reduce distraction by blocking apps or websites.

At first, this seems effective. But over time, it often becomes clear that blocking does not address the underlying habit. It only delays it. When restrictions are removed, the same patterns tend to return.

The Idea

Instead of preventing distractions, the idea is to make them visible. The goal is not to control behaviour, but to introduce a moment of awareness. When you switch away from your task, the app waits briefly and asks, “Was this intentional?” That is the only intervention. There are no restrictions, no lockouts, and no forced limits, and the user remains in control.

How It Works

The workflow is simple:

1. Define your scope

Choose which applications are relevant to your current task

2. Start a session

Set your intention and begin working

3. Detect context changes

If you switch to an application outside your scope, the app notices

4.…