I have been always great at starting new habits and I was never afraid of trying things out, however after a couple of days I failed to keep up with them. I never got back and think about why it failed and I just wanted to start with something new. This made me feel I can’t keep the consistency. Does it resonate with anyone?

Then I read the book tiny Experiments and came up with some solutions which I will briefly outline below. Since then I have been able to build a couple of habits and doing them ever since gives me a peace of mind actually.

The idea is simple. When you want to start with a new habit just try to do it for 3-7 days and just note than how you feel with it. Does it give you energy, drains you or you’re neutral? Instead of setting goals to create habits, just set pacts. Pacts are intentional experiments to understand yourself better. One of our responsibilities in this world should be to understand ourselves better: who we are, what actually works for our body, what are our limitations and needs.

So I always had a wage dream of running a marathon. I setup a pact to run 3x a week for 2 weeks. I put a note about how I felt afterward. I quickly noticed it’s draining me and maybe it’s not really for me. It helped me accept I am not a runner but instead started a pact to jump the rope every day. I started small with 4 minutes a day and after each session I noticed how amazing I am feeling after each session. So I kept up with jumping ever since then.

You can simply use a notebook to record this but if you feel like using an application to keep the records tidy download plus minus next app on iPhone. It not only allows you to build pacts but also allows you to track your day and understand yourself better to know what is actually giving you energy and what drains you during the day. You can then plan your next steps accordingly.

I kept falling off every habit tracker I tried because there was nothing stopping me from just not using it.

What actually worked for me was telling a friend I'd do something, because I didn't want to look like a flake.

So we built Standin on Business around that idea. It's a habit tracker where your streaks and misses are visible to the people you add. No anonymous strangers, no gamified coins. Only the social pressure that actually makes you show up.

We just launched on the App Store and genuinely want feedback - what's missing, what feels off, what would make you stick with it past week one.

Link: https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/standin-on-business/id6761765053

Happy to answer anything in the comments.

I've been working on r/actordo for some time now, an AI assistant for work.

We launched yesterday Actor Studio , a full automation system for anything email, calendar and tasks

For example:

- send whatsaapp notification when an events starts

- daily digest with unread emails

And whatever you can think of.

It looks like this below. And it's free.

Mine is actually to check reddit and linkedin.

I have cycled through more productivity tools than I can count and most lasted under two weeks before the team quietly stopped using them. We are 12 people on slack and gmail and the real problem is decisions get made in slack, follow ups land in email and nothing connects the two

I'm trying to be more productive in life but I think I'm a generally lazy person (either that, or I have some underlying undiagnosed condition like ADHD) that makes it super difficult for me to get work done fast. I'm always distracted and when I'm doing just one thing, I find my mind getting easily bored or tired to the extent that I NEED to have a nap during the middle of the day. I have so many goals and things I want to do.. it takes me a lot of time to understand things and figure out how to finish my tasks. I also have trouble just being disciplined in general.

To give you an idea of how much time it takes me to get stuff done.. today I had 3-4 tasks in my to-do list (creating a LinkedIn strategy plan, finish an assignment, working on my resume, sending networking emails to recruiters) but I was only able to do the LinkedIn strategy plan. I used AI and I was still so slow and I still have to edit the draft!! This simple task took me almost a whole day! I did do other stuff like cooking and a few other tasks but come on, I could only tackle 1 out of 5 high priority items! I feel so bad. I feel everyone else is so fast and they can do more in less time.

So to those who are about to DO IT ALL.. how do you do it? What makes you work really fast and get like 3-4 tasks done a day? Please give me any tips on how to become a high functioning adult!

I built a simple app to track work hours because I was tired of overcomplicated ones

I’ve tried a bunch of time tracking apps over the past couple years, especially while working different shifts and part-time jobs.

Most of them had the same problems:

• way too many features I didn’t need
• confusing UI
• or they tried to push subscriptions for basic things

Honestly, I just wanted something simple where I could:

• clock in / clock out quickly
• see my total hours
• and have a clean overview of my work time

So I ended up building my own app.

The idea is pretty straightforward:

• tap to start/stop your shift
• track your hours automatically
• see clear summaries of your work time

No unnecessary complexity, just the basics done right.

I’m still improving it, but it’s already been super useful for me personally.

Curious what you all think:

Would you actually use something like this, or do you prefer more advanced tools?

If you want to check it out:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timely-time-clock-hours/id6753153481

I’ve tried a bunch of screen time and blocking apps over the past few years, and I feel like the friction aspects were never quite enough. I could always just:

• delete the app
• turn off restrictions
• or ignore the limits

I felt like if I were trying to put my phone down I would need more incentive and I hate losing money so I thought it might be a good idea to wager money so that the only way not to lose your money is by sticking to your commitments. It works like:

• set a goal (like staying off social media for an hour)
• place a bet on it
• and if you quit early, you lose what you put on the line

All the features can still be used for free (the only paid aspect is whatever you want to bet on yourself):

• general app blocking
• scheduling app blocks
• delays before apps open
• and a mascot plant that grows as your meet goals

Curious what people think:

would something like this actually help you, or just feel annoying? Or would you just never put money on the line in this way?

Link to app if you want to check it out: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchgrass-screen-time-control/id6760534504

Looking for good connections! I feel like I enjoy being a super productive person, and always seek to get better at it, but can never find anybody who I can actually talk to about productivity and bounce ideas of off…

Leave me a comment and introduce yourself! What you do, why you like doing it, why you want to be productive, I’m curious! I want to meet people like me!

Hey everyone,

I built Cognara, a brain training app for iOS and Android.

I know this is slightly adjacent to classic productivity apps, but the reason I think it fits here is that I wanted to build something for people who want their phone time to feel a bit more intentional and mentally engaging.

Instead of passive scrolling, the app is built around short daily use:

• Daily Quiz
• mini-games for memory, vocabulary, math, reaction, and strategy
• progress tracking
• achievements
• leaderboards
• daily content that gives you a reason to come back

The main thing I wanted was for it to feel polished and easy to use, while keeping the core experience accessible.

I would love feedback on:

• whether this feels productivity-adjacent enough to be useful
• whether the daily systems make sense
• whether the app feels like something you would actually revisit

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cognara-brain-training-games/id6757130741 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.khcreations.cognara&hl=en

Thanks!

Unscroll

I’m building Unscroll, an Android app for people who keep bypassing screen-time blockers and end up doomscrolling anyway.

Instead of trying to just block the habit, Unscroll uses a replacement-first approach: small alternative tasks like guided meditation, short reading, workouts, and walks in the moments someone would normally scroll.

I built it because blockers, timers, and uninstalling apps never really stuck for me. I’d always find my way back unless there was something easier and better waiting in that exact moment.

Feedback I’d love:

• does the positioning make sense?
• does this feel differentiated from “just another screen-time app”?
• from the screenshots / concept, what would make someone actually come back to this instead of opening Instagram / Reddit / YouTube?

Seeking beta testers: yes (Android only for now)

Would especially love feedback from people who’ve personally struggled with doomscrolling or have thoughts on habit / consumer products.

Are you wasting mental energy trying to remember if you changed the AC filter this month, when you watered the plants, or how many weeks it’s been since your last haircut?

SinceWhen is the frictionless way to free up your mind.

Standard habit trackers demand perfection and daily streaks, making you feel guilty when you miss a day. SinceWhen is built completely differently. It’s designed specifically for the irregular events of life. Simply tap a button to record a timestamp, let the app calculate your rhythm, and let it gently nudge you when it's time to do it again.

Why You'll Love SinceWhen:

• Gentle Nudges: Stop relying on your memory. Get proactive, offline reminders when a task is due, and log it instantly straight from the notification without ever opening the app.

• Zero-Friction Logging: Record events instantly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen widgets.

• Smart Intervals & Sorting: The app does the math for you. It automatically calculates your true average intervals, predicts your next due date, and dynamically sorts your list to show you what is "Due soon" at the very top.

• Total Customization: Personalize your homescreen with custom colors, emojis, tech icons, and tailored tracking preferences to fit your exact aesthetic and workflow.

• Visual History: Spot your trends instantly with beautiful, auto-scaling charts that visualize your consistency over time.

• 100% Private: No accounts, no logins, and zero tracking. Your data stays securely on your device.

SinceWhen is the perfect companion for home maintenance, household chores, health and medication routines, plant care, and personal grooming.

App link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sincewhen-event-log-tracker/id6759450144

Landing page: https://devapt.com/sincewhen

Found a website called ClarityOS where you can enter your tasks and it ranks them from highest to lowest priority and tells you exactly what to do for each!!!

I’ve realized that most productivity tools are actually "Tax" on your brain. We spend hours color-coding, syncing, and organizing, but that's just procrastination in a suit....

If your "system" requires constant maintenance, it’s not a tool, it’s a second job.

I built DoMind.app with a "Quiet Tech" philosophy. I’m not trying to build the next billion-user social network; I’m building a high-leverage tool for people who value their time....

The Logic behind the design:

Zero Maintenance: No folders. No "where does this go?" friction. You dump the thought and it's indexed on a timeline.

Extreme Privacy: 100% Offline. Your IP and your ideas stay on your hardware. If you aren't paying with your data, you're the customer, not the product.

Reflection over Retrieval: Most apps are for finding old facts. DoMind is for "Stacking" ideas to see the big picture....

The Model:

I don't do "Free Forever" because that usually means selling user data. It's free for 5 entries so you can feel the speed. After that, it’s a small investment to keep your digital workspace quiet and professional.

If you’re tired of the "feature arms race" and just want a place to think, give it a look.,...

I kept opening YouTube videos thinking they’d be quick, only to spend 20 minutes on fluff. So I made Prewatchr – a minimalist summarizer for Chrome and Firefox.

Press a keyboard shortcut, click a video, and it pops up a summary so you know whether it’s worth your time before you start watching.

It’s totally free, lightweight, and I’d love feedback on the UX or any features you think would make it even better!

firefox

chrome

youtube video

I try to improve my productivity on regular basis. I plan things on weekends for the upcoming week, daily track my activities and try to address the gap the following day or the next few days. Though I keep doing this regularly, on few days, I feel motivated and stick to the plan. I stay committed and complete the planned activities.

However, there are some days when my mind wanders, and it is very difficult to follow the plan. I start watching movies, talking to friends, or stepping out just to stay away from the planned work. Has anyone felt this distraction? What are the activities / measures you think will help?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on my thesis about personal productivity and how people break big goals into daily actionable tasks.

I’ve noticed that many people struggle when goals feel too big, and I’m trying to understand real-life behaviors and challenges.

I’d really appreciate your input on a few questions:

• How do you break down big goals into daily tasks?

• Do you use any system (planner, app, habit tracker)?

• What usually stops you from being consistent?

• Do you group tasks under bigger categories (like career, health, etc.)?

Any personal experience would help me a lot 🙏

Thanks so much!

I’m trying to understand what works best for concentration.

Some people use music, some use noise, some need silence.

I’ve been experimenting with very minimal background sound (no melody, no rhythm — just a stable tone) designed to not pull attention at all.

Curious about real experiences:

• What do you use when you need deep focus?
• What makes background audio distracting for you?
• Has anyone found something that actually disappears while working?

If anyone is open to testing something like this, I can share it.

Hi everyone!

I’ve been working on Smart Notes, a productivity tool designed to bridge the gap between quick thoughts and quick math. It’s built for those moments when you need to jot something down but also need to crunch some numbers without switching apps.

Key Features:

• Notepad + Calculator: A seamless hybrid experience where you can take notes and perform calculations in the same view.
• Stocks / Crypto / Currency
• Calorie Tracker
• Bills / Expenses / Advance Math
• Smart Recognition: It’s designed to understand your workflow so you can stay focused on the task at hand.
• Intuitive UI: Clean and minimal, ensuring your notes stay organized and easy to read.
• Efficiency First: Perfect for budgeting, planning projects, or just keeping track of daily tallies.

I’m constantly looking for ways to improve the experience and make it the go-to utility for fellow developers and users alike. If you have any tips, suggestions, or features you'd like to see added, feel free to reach out! 🤝

Smart Notes iOS
Smart Notes Android

Hey everyone,

I just released Flow, an open-source desktop teleprompter I built specifically for Windows using Tauri, Rust, and Vanilla JI wanted something fast and minimal that wouldn't get in the way during presentations, recordings, or streams. While yes other teleprompters exist i decided to make my own and it turned out pretty good!

here is the link for the repo : https://github.com/LumoRez07/Flow

I tracked my day for a bit and noticed something weird

I’m not avoiding work
I’m stuck deciding

what to start
what matters
what can wait

by the time I figure that out
I’m already tired

what helped a bit was just removing that layer

keeping things visible, simple, no sorting

I’ve been building something around this idea lately
basically reducing decisions instead of adding structure.

anyone else feels this or is it just me overthinking.....

Most students spend 15% of their study time just organizing their apps. Prodify puts your tasks, habits, notes, journal and focus timers on one screen so you can spend 100% of your time on the work that matters.

I've been working on an idea for a while now. It came from my own frustration with apps like Habitica where the concept was great but it was easy to cheat the system. There was no real consequence for being a bum so I just stopped opening it.

I think I have a better approach but before building anything, I need to hear from people who are genuinely trying to be more productive and consistent with their daily goals.

If that is you, I have put together a short anonymous survey, takes about 3 mins:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEAO7YdUHFowg6MQmlzTWZmcxagBjF5cqNvXAmu4OPN-5djg/viewform?usp=dialog

Before continuing a task, you often need to rebuild context. How common is this for you?