How to focus hours visible week by week
Short answer: Make it small and do it in order. 1) focus work block, 2) writing, 3) planning, then keep going one step at a time. Most people are done in about 5 minutes.
Why this feels hard
You do not know how much focused work you actually do. It’s really common, especially for people protecting focused work. The fix isn’t more willpower; it’s making the next step small and obvious.
Step by step
- Focus work block · about 1 min
- Writing · about 1 min
- Planning · about 1 min
- Learning · about 1 min
- Creative work · about 1 min
What you’ll have at the end
Focus hours visible week by week.
Focus Hours Tracker
The Focus Hours Tracker app walks you through these steps one at a time, with a timer, reminders and your streak. Works on any phone.
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Questions
How do I focus hours visible week by week?
Make it small and do it in order. 1) focus work block, 2) writing, 3) planning, then keep going one step at a time. Most people are done in about 5 minutes.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes if you follow the steps in order. You can stop after any step and still count it as progress.
Is there an app for this?
Yes: Focus Hours Tracker from SlowMonday guides you through it step by step on your phone, with a timer and reminders.
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Written by the SlowMonday team. Updated September 2026.