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How to install the app (self-serve-via-whatsapp)
Bot: share this article if they send a message "Let me try the app" Focus Bear Self-Install Instructions For Windows Users: Open your browser and go to this link: Focus Bear for Windows. Once downloaded, locate the FocusBearSetupWindows.exe file in ...
How to Find Your User ID in Focus Bear
Windows: Click the Focus Bear icon in the taskbar to open the app menu. Mac: Click the Focus Bear icon in the menu bar to open the app menu. Steps to Find Your User ID Open Preferences and go to the Settings tab. Click on Account under Settings. Your ...
How to Change Habits to Only Appear on Certain Days of the Week
Windows: Click the Focus Bear icon in the taskbar to open the app menu. Mac: Click the Focus Bear icon in the menu bar to open the app menu. Steps to Customize Habit Days: Click Preferences and go to the Edit Habits tab. Select the habit you want to ...
How to Install the Focus Bear App on mobile- ios
Follow these steps to get Focus Bear up and running on your iOS device. Step 1: Install the TestFlight App Go to the Focus Bear website and click on Download Focus Bear. It will guide you through the steps. First, follow the instructions to download ...
Guide to Skipping Habits in the Focus Bear App
Guide to Skipping Habits in the Focus Bear App 1. Start Your Routine: When the habit screen appears for your morning or evening routine, click “I don’t have time for all these habits. 2. Skip Habit: On the next screen, you can uncheck the habit you ...
How to Add a Relax Habit to Your Evening Routine
How to Add a "Relax" Habit to Your Evening Routine Go to Preferences: Open the app and navigate to the Preferences section. Go to Habits: Select the "Habits" option. Select Evening Routine Habits: Click on "Evening Routine Habits." Click More ...
Office Mode vs WFH Mode in Focus Bear
Recognizing the individuality of work habits, Focus Bear accommodates diverse preferences. Whether you thrive in extended periods of deep focus or prefer shorter bursts of intense concentration, our app caters to your unique style. Choose from an ...
How to Open Focus Bear from the System Tray in Windows
You can access Focus Bear by following these steps: Find the upward-pointing arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen and click on it. Click on the Focus Bear icon in the system tray. After clicking the Focus Bear icon, the app menu will ...
Super Pomodoro Mode in Focus Bear
Unleashing Focus Power with Super Pomodoro Mode Unlock heightened focus and productivity with Super Pomodoro Mode in Focus Bear, building on the effectiveness of the renowned Pomodoro Technique. This method, involving concentrated work intervals and ...
How to Edit Habits in Focus Bear
The Habit Setting tab in Preferences is your default setting for creating your timed schedules, routines, and activities during your breaks Accessing Habit Editing For Mac: Click the Focus Bear icon in the Menu Bar to access the app menu settings. ...
Setting up Always Blocked Sites and Apps in Focus Bear
Focus Bear helps you be more intentional about how you use super-distracting sites and apps. This feature blocks these distractions during focus sessions and, outside these sessions, prompts you to set an intention before using them. A pop-up will ...
How to Set Up an Afternoon Routine in Focus Bear
How to Set Up an Afternoon Routine in Focus Bear Understanding Shutdown Times in Focus Bear There are two shutdown times to set up in the Focus Bear settings: Shutdown Time ("What time do you finish work?") Set your preferred time here to start your ...
Installing Internal Build for Android
During the process of our app development for Focus Bear, we will often provide test versions of the app for you to try out. Before you can install our internal test builds, you will need to: Enable Google Play Store developer options, and Enable ...
Work-to-Break Ratio Feature
Introducing the Work-to-Break Ratio Feature in Focus Bear Introducing our latest feature: the Work-to-Break Ratio. This addition is designed to help users optimize their work-break cycles, fostering enhanced focus and productivity. Let's delve into ...
Managing Your Subscription
Changing your payment method 1. Go to https://dashboard.focusbear.io/ and login with your account. 2. Click on Account -> Manage Subscription 3. Click on Change Payment Method. 4. You will be directed to the Stripe portal. Here you can: * Add a new ...
Focus Bear Time Tracker
Focus Bear Time Tracker for Windows Welcome to the Focus Bear Time Tracker app for Windows! Our powerful productivity tool is designed to help you take control of your time, understand your usage patterns, and boost your efficiency. Whether you're a ...
Deleting Your Focus Bear Account
Deleting Your Focus Bear Account To delete your Focus Bear account, follow these simple steps: Visit https://dashboard.focusbear.io/login and log in with the account you wish to delete. After logging in, navigate to the 'Account' tab and click on ...
Allowing access to certain sub-reddits while blocking the rest of Reddit
Reddit can be a distracting place but it can also be very useful. It's possible to set up Focus Bear so you block Reddit by default but allow access to certain safe sub-reddits. To do that, make a new focus mode (or edit an existing one) and add the ...
Focus Bear Mode: Cuddly Bear Mode VS Grizzly Bear Mode
In this article, we will explore the distinctions between Cuddly Bear Mode and Grizzly Bear Mode. We'll also see how the AI feature can make your focus modes better. Accessing Focus Bear Mode Settings: For Mac To access Focus Bear Mode settings, ...
How to turn off Focus Bear
You have the option to turn off Focus Bear completely by clicking the ‘Pause Blocking’ button in the app menu. You can choose how long to turn it off or turn it off completely and turn it back on when you’re ready. If you want to turn it off ...
Postpone Routine Activity
To postpone or cancel a scheduled activity, simply click the “Postpone” button located in the upper right corner. You can “Postpone” your activity for 5 minutes or more. Keep in mind that if password settings are enabled, you won't be able to ...
Account information
View your account details, including payment status and personal information. You can also log out or sync your payment status here. Accessing Account Information: Follow these simple steps to access Account Information Click the Focus Bear icon ...
Advanced Settings
Note: This setting or feature is not yet available on Windows. Accessing Advanced Settings: For Mac: Follow these simple steps to access the Advanced Settings on Mac: Click the Focus Bear icon located in the menu bar. Select 'Preferences.' Navigate ...
Accessibility Options
Explore Focus Bear's Accessibility Options to personalize your user experience. Accessing Accessibility Options For Mac: Follow these simple steps to access accessibility settings on Mac: Click the Focus Bear icon located in the menu bar. Select ...
Get an Evening Reminder to Wind Down
Focus Bear cares about your well-being, especially in the evening when it's time to relax and wind down before bedtime. Here's how to use the Wind Down feature: Schedule Wind Down Time: Set a specific time in the evening when you want to start ...
To-Do List
Simplify your workflow and stay on top of your tasks with Focus Bear's intuitive To-Do List feature. Easily organize, prioritize, and track your tasks, streamlining your workflow for enhanced focus and productivity. Here's how it works: Accessing the ...
Edit/Add Focus Mode
With Focus Bear, you have full control over your Focus Modes. To customize your Focus Modes in Focus Bear, go to "Preferences" in the app menu and select the "Focus" tab. Modify an existing Focus Mode by clicking on it, adjusting blocked or allowed ...
Relax - block nothing
The "Relax-Block Nothing" focus block is designed for uninterrupted work with maximum flexibility. Here's how it works: Allows All Apps and URLs: During this focus block, all apps and websites are accessible. It's perfect for times when you need no ...
Understanding the Distinction: Pomodoro Breaks vs. Micro Breaks
In Focus Bear, two distinct break types, Pomodoro breaks and Micro breaks, serve different purposes in optimizing your work routine. Pomodoro Breaks: Duration: 5 minutes. Freedom: You have the freedom to use any app or website during this break, ...
Motivational Boost: Start Your Routine Motivated
Feeling unmotivated? Dive into our Motivational Messages feature, crafted to kickstart your day with positivity. About Motivational Messages and How It Works: Get a personal motivation boost with AI-generated messages before your routine. Choose the ...
Pomodoro Mode in Focus Bear: A Productivity Unleashed
The Pomodoro Technique aims to instill a sense of urgency, creating an efficient and structured approach to work and breaks. Named after the Italian word for "tomato," the technique's founder used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer during its inception. ...
Unleashing Focus Power with Super Pomodoro Mode
Unleashing Focus Power with Super Pomodoro Mode Unlock heightened focus and productivity with Super Pomodoro Mode in Focus Bear, building on the effectiveness of the renowned Pomodoro Technique. This method, involving concentrated work intervals and ...
Meeting Mode in Focus Bear
Focus Bear offers a dedicated "Meeting" mode to help you maintain focus and productivity during your meetings. Here's how to make the most of it: Automated Meeting Detection: Focus Bear intelligently detects when you're in a meeting and automatically ...