Focumon's Productivity Tools Guide

Getting Started with Quests

• Always On: Quests are enabled by default, so you're good to go from the start.
• Where to Find Them: Head to [Library > Quests] to view all your quest books.
• Focus Sessions: Before starting a focus session, you'll be prompted to select a quest book. It'll stay visible during your session, but you can switch anytime.

Creating Quests & Sub-quests

• New Quest: Tap the big + button to create a quest. Assign 1-10 Reward Points 🎖️ to make completing tasks even more satisfying (see the Rewards section for details).
• Sub-quests: Tap on a quest to expand it and add sub-quests. The main quest can only be checked off once all sub-quests are done.
• Progress Bar: Adding sub-quests creates a progress bar on the main quest, making it easy to see how far you've come. Perfect for breaking tasks into manageable steps!

Quest Actions

• Check Button: Toggle tasks as complete/incomplete.
• Edit Button: Rename, reassign Reward Points, move to another quest book, or delete.
• Pin Button: Pin important quests to the top for quick access.
• Stack Button: (If Stack is enabled) Turn quests into time blocks instantly.

Organizing Quests

• Reorder: Drag the six-dot handle to rearrange quests within a quest book.
• Sort: Group quests by quest book or sort by last edited in the "All Quests" view.

Ways to Use Quests

• One-off Tasks: Create tasks in "All Quests" or a non-resetting quest book.
• Recurring Routines: Use quest books set to reset daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Get Creative: Share your unique setups with the community!

Enabling & Accessing Stack

• Enable: Stack is disabled by default. Go to [Library > Stack] to turn it on.
• Quick Access on desktop: Click the " Stack" button in the top nav bar.
• Quick Access on mobile Tap the floating icon near the screen's right edge.
• Focus Sessions Once enabled, Stack appears in all focus sessions automatically.

Creating Time Blocks

• Add Block: Tap "Add time block" and set a single specific goal.
• Set Duration: Default is 25 minutes (perfect for Pomodoro), but you can adjust. The goal is to give each block 100% of your focus until the timer runs out.
• Use Presets: Save customized routines and load them instantly by tapping the "Presets" button on top of the Stack.

Using Time Blocks

• Start a Time Block: Hit "Start" to begin the timer. This only works when you are in a focus session. Head to [Library > Stack] to customize how the Stack interacts with your Focus Sessions (status/alarm sync, auto continue, etc.).
• Complete Tasks: When finished, tap "Complete" to move to the next.
• Archive: Completed blocks are archived for review. Clean 'em up anytime.

Ways to Use Stack

• Pomodoro: Use the default Pomodoro preset for classic productivity bursts.
• Custom Routines: Design your perfect daily workflow and share with the community!

Accessing Habits

• Enable: Habits are disabled by default. Turn it on in [Library > Habits].
• Dashboard View: Once enabled, habit widgets appear on your dashboard and in focus sessions. Tap on the name to enter a detailed view for the habit.
• Mobile Tip: Display habits above the garden or at the bottom of the dashboard - your choice in the Habits settings!

Creating & Tracking Habits

• New Habit: Tap "New Habit" to create a habit with Focusan.
• Customize: Add positive and/or negative actions with corresponding rewards/penalties.
• Log Progress: Use the +/- buttons on the habit widgets to log your actions any time.
• Habit limit: We recommend tracking up to 6 habits at once so you don't lose focus. Mastered a habit? Move it to the Hall of Fame to make space for new ones!

Example Habits

• Build New Habits: Want to read 3 articles every day? Create a habit with a positive action and a goal count of 3.
• Replace Bad Habits: Swap smoking for 5 pushups? Track both at the same time as the positive and negative actions for the same habit.
• Punishment-Only: Prefer hard-core mode penalties? Create habits with negative actions only (they won't level up!).

Accessing Rewards

• Always On: Find it under [Library > Rewards].

Creating & Redeeming Rewards

• New Reward: Tap the + button to create a new one.
• Set the Price: Decide how many Reward Points it costs.
• Limits & Refills: Control how often and how many of a reward can be claimed.
• Redeem: When you have enough points, the reward turns blue. Tap to claim it!

Ways to Use Rewards

• Limit Treats: Make TV time a reward worth earning.
• Save for Big Goals: Dreaming of a vacation? Turn it into a long-term reward.
• In-Game Perks: Tie rewards to Focumon activities or other games you love.

Setting Goals

• Assign a Goal: Go to a Focumon's detail page to set a goal.
• Privacy: Goals are public by default. Want to keep it personal? Select "Make it private".

Tracking Goals

• Choose a Goal Buddy: You can only have one active at a time.
• Daily Check-ins: Tap the checkmark next to your goal buddy on the dashboard to report daily progress.
• Accountability: Missed to self-report? Your buddy will gently remind you at the start of the next day.
• Streaks: Head to your party to view your habit streak! It's also visible to everyone in the party for group accountability.

In-Game Perks

• Unlike the other productivity tools, completing goals boosts your in-game progress. More motivation, more rewards! For details on this, check out the 📅 Daily Goals and Stardusts section in the FAQ page.

Ways to Use Goals

• Focus on One Thing Only: For multi-tasking, use Habits or Quests.
• Daily Aspirations: "Be more kind"? Track a daily act of kindness.
• Big Dreams: Learning piano? Commit to daily practice of just 5 minutes.
• General Check-ins: Got no specific goal? Your buddy will still ask how your day went, and you'll earn the same game progress!