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Apple watch focus timer

This would solve a problem I’m finding with my watch based workflow where the widget only shows the countdown for the first of a set of overlapping active tasks. Other devices let you choose which of the active tasks to dedicate focus to at a given time.

I understand that the app is designed to discourage overlapping tasks, as you can’t focus on more than one thing at a time, but for example when working from home, having a visual representation of how much of my workday is left is much more valuable to me than arbitrary start & end tasks indicating the window available to complete more specific tasks, and helps keep me on track in between those tasks.

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  • Colin Bartley

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    Dec 26, 2024

    Oh. It might be more complicated. You can’t leave focus mode on the watch. You have to go to the phone.

  • [Deleted User]

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    Jun 11, 2024

    I’ve since adapted to the current behaviour by making the start and end tasks more meaningful by framing them as habits (eg set up to start the day, save work and fill out timesheet to finish etc), and try to fill the gaps with tasks.

  • philistine287

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    Feb 22, 2024

    Yeah, it would be good to have this for “focus mode” on the watch. A big timer, full screen, icon.