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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes FocusHub different from other productivity apps?
FocusHub doesn't pile on endless to-do lists. It limits your focus to NOW. Energy-based timer. Strategic buckets. Tough-love accountability. Built specifically for ADHD brains that wander but still want to win.
Is this really for ADHD?
Yes. Built by someone with ADHD who tried every other system and watched them fail. FocusHub accounts for time blindness, decision fatigue, hyperfocus crashes, and the constant pull of distractions. It's not inspiration. It's scaffolding.
What's the Tough Love approach?
The AI Agent tracks performance and calls out patterns. Not a cheerleader. Not a therapist. An accountability system. If you're logging 8 distractions by noon, it tells you. If you've done 6 sprints with zero output, it asks where the work is. Choose from 3 levels: Supportive, Balanced, or Tough. Accountability, not coddling.
How does sprint targeting work?
You set a baseline (minimum daily sprints). Tasks add to it based on bucket type: Strategic = 3 sprints, Deep Work = 2 sprints, Admin = 1 sprint. Priority also matters: High Priority tasks count 1.5x, Medium = 1x (normal), Low = 0.5x. Example: A Strategic task with High Priority = 3 Γ— 1.5 = 4.5 sprints! This rewards tackling important, difficult work first.
How do I organize tasks and set priorities?
Buckets (drag & drop): Drag tasks between Holding Area, Admin, Deep Work, and Strategic to categorize work type.

Priority (stoplight): Click the colored dot (πŸ”΄πŸŸ‘πŸŸ’) on any task to cycle through High/Medium/Low priority within that bucket. This helps you tackle the most urgent Admin tasks first, or defer low-priority Strategic work.

Priority doesn't move tasks between bucketsβ€”it ranks urgency within each bucket.
What do the colored priority dots mean?
πŸ”΄ High Priority = Do this first (counts 1.5x toward sprint target)
🟑 Medium Priority = Normal importance (counts 1x)
🟒 Low Priority = Can wait (counts 0.5x toward target)

Click the dot to cycle through priorities. A High Priority Strategic task is worth 4.5 sprintsβ€”your highest-value work!
Is there a free version?
Yes. FocusHub has a free tier with full core functionality: energy-adaptive timers, three-bucket task system, distraction parking, and end-of-day grading. Premium adds cross-device sync, advanced analytics, and the daily reflection library (350+ reflections from 7 traditions). Free users get everything they need to be productive.
What are the Premium features?
Daily Reflection Library (Premium only): Start your day with reflections from 7 spiritual/philosophical traditions. 350+ unique reflections total:
  • Catholic (50 reflections)
  • Protestant (50 reflections)
  • Stoic (50 reflections)
  • Buddhist (50 reflections)
  • Islamic (50 reflections)
  • Jewish (50 reflections)
  • Secular/Humanist (50 reflections)
Plus: Multi-device sync, historical analytics, data export, premium focus modes.

Beta Status: During beta, all users have full premium access.
What about my data and privacy?
Privacy-first by design. FocusHub automatically deletes your task text every Friday at 11:59 PM to protect your privacy. We only keep anonymized statistics (sprint counts, completion rates) for 90 days.

Your rights:
  • Export all your data anytime (footer link)
  • Delete your account and all data (footer link)
  • Use locally without cloud sync
What we DON'T do: No tracking pixels, no ads, no data selling, no third-party sharing.

Read full Privacy Policy β†’
Why do you delete my tasks every Friday?
Because tasks can contain sensitive information - client names, health appointments, financial details, personal matters. We believe productivity data should be temporary, not permanent.

What gets deleted: Task descriptions, distraction logs, any personal information.
What we keep: Anonymized statistics (total tasks completed, sprint counts, efficiency metrics).

This makes FocusHub more private than Notion, Todoist, or Asana - they keep your data forever.
How do I export or delete my data?
Scroll to the footer on any page:

To export: Click "Export My Data" β†’ Downloads a JSON file with everything.
To delete: Click "Delete My Account" β†’ Double confirmation β†’ All data permanently deleted.

Both actions are immediate and automated. We comply with GDPR and CCPA data protection laws.
Is cloud sync secure?
Yes. Cloud sync is optional and fully encrypted:
  • In transit: TLS 1.3 encryption
  • At rest: AES-256 encryption
  • Provider: Supabase (SOC 2 Type II certified)
You can use FocusHub completely offline if you prefer - your data stays only on your device.
What if I miss a day?
Your tasks persist. Your streak resets. No guilt spirals. No shame notifications. Just start fresh. Discipline isn't perfection. It's getting back up. FocusHub doesn't punish gaps; it tracks forward momentum.
How does the grading system work?
At end of day, the system calculates a grade based on (sprints completed / planned sprints) minus a penalty for distractions (5% per distraction). Because high-priority tasks count more toward your target, completing them gives a bigger grade boost than low-priority tasks. You then grade yourself using buttons (A+, A, A-, B+, B, etc.). Compare the system's grade to yours. Build self-awareness over time.
What is Intention vs Reality tracking?
When logging a distraction, you can check "I'll handle this" to declare your intention to deal with it. The system tracks whether you follow through. Over time, the dashboard shows the gap between what you say you'll do and what you actually do. Builds honest self-assessment without shame.
Can I use this on multiple devices?
Currently, data is stored per-browser (localStorage). If you use Chrome on multiple devices with the same account, browser sync may help. For true multi-device sync, you'd need to add a backend (see EXPANSION_GUIDE.md in the documentation).
Can I export my data?
Currently no built-in export (easy to add though). All data is in localStorage as JSON. Open browser DevTools > Application > Local Storage > your domain to see it. Copy/paste to backup. Or ask us to add an export button.
Do I need an internet connection?
No! FocusHub works 100% offline after the initial page load. Only external dependency is the confetti animation (CDN), which is purely cosmetic. Everything else runs in your browser.