Rethinking Focus Apps: An Awareness-Based Approach

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