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Focus Modes

Using Focus modes to optimize productivity

Focus Modes I use:

  • Study

  • Work

  • Travel

  • Fitness

  • Personal

  • Sleep

  • Commute

  • Martial Arts

Examples of Shortcut and Automations

  1. When I reach the library the focus mode for Studying turns on automatically.

    1. Silences ringtone and alerts

    2. Notifications from certain people and apps are allowed, all others are silenced

  2. Sleep mode turns on automatically from a certain time

    1. Silences all notifications except for certain people

  3. When my phone connects to my bluetooth in my car the Commute mode turns on

    1. Connects CarPlay

    2. Opens up Maps

    3. Opens up Spotify

  4. When I connect to my charger at work my Work mode turns on

    1. Opens up my To do List

    2. Opens Opens up Reminders

    3. Opens up Outlook

  5. Going to certain locations like to gym or park will automatically turn on Fitness or Martial Arts mode depending on the location or app

    1. Starts a certain workout