Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds
theconversation.com
Many focus apps fail to consider neurodivergent strengths, such as the ability to hyperfocus.

From the conclusion:

  1. Support curated digital stimming: Blockers could provide familiar, soothing content that fits neatly into a set amount of time for digital stimming, helping users settle their minds without falling into doomscrolling.
  1. Use task-based rules over timers: Distractions could be blocked until a specific goal is met (for example, “until I write two pages”) rather than setting arbitrary time limits for focus.
  1. Use scaffolds, not crutches: Blockers could be framed as a way to build personalized growth and self-acceptance through affirming language that normalizes fluctuating focus.

Internet developers. Please fix the apps!

What else would you like to see in a focus app? Do you know any that do a good job (in the directions above ideally)?

  • pulsewidth@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Thanks for this option, firewall rules isn’t one I’d thought of.

    I am not an iPhone/iOS fan but I do think their screen time and parental control options (which can be used on yourself) are quite robust and far advanced over Android’s/Windows availavle options - they’re still playing catch-up to what should be an industry norm.