Life is messy. We struggle, we toil, and we fail. We try again, only to fail once more. But maybe, just maybe, something eventually works out. Still, at its core, life is full of uncertainty.
Sometimes, we just need a little structure, a gentle push, a reliable friend, and some data to help us make sense of the chaos.
Meet
A little Friend that you can call your own. He guides you while you venture into the Garden of Distractions.
Here's a little question for you. Does this sound like you?
You struggle to get started on tasks and procrastinate.
You get distracted and mindlessly browse the web a little too much.
You wish you had some structure you could rely on that nudges you to do things.
You wish there was something that could reduce friction.
That's okay buddy. It's most people too.
Here's how Otto can help. Keep scrolling.
A Focus timer for those that need flexibility.
Otto is a Chrome extention that lives in your browser. It is designed to keep you mindful while making things fun.
Don't just work,
do mindful work.
Work is always better when you're mindful. Break your time into sessions using the Pomodoro technique to stay on task, and take regular breaks to avoid overwhelm.
Feeling bad about mindless browsing?
It's normal to be distracted but don't let that make you feel bad. Otto helps you stay mindful by blocking distracting sites while you work.
Does friction stop you from doing everything?
Workflows help you reduce friction when you want to do something. They're simple rules that guide you to make decisions. They are designed to fit into your routine.
Ease into work when you're not feelin' it.
Being productive is about being mindful. If you're not in the right headspace, you're not going to be very productive. Flow mode lets you ease into and mentally prepare for the tasks ahead.
Rules that work
when you work.
Workflows are not one size fits all solution. They are designed to work with your lifestyle, whether you are a morning person or a night owl, you can make the rules that work for you.
Life is big, so
one task at a time.
Life is about doing little things slowly and making incremental progress. It is better than doing many things at once. Task Timers help you narrow down your focus on a single task.
Mindful tasks with Single tasking
Create Tasks upto 60m
Create and manage a To-Do list
Confused about which task to work on?
Decision paralysis can be tough, with sequence mode you don't have to think much. Just do tasks one after another.
And all things come to
an end or not...
When tasks end, you can either choose to extend the task if you haven't finished it or you can go to the next one. Or maybe you're tired, you can just end it.
Spending a little too much time browsing when you shouldn't?
Don't perma block, just block when you're being mindless. Autoblock lets you set a timer on distracting sites so that you can still browse them but not too much.
Syncs between tabs
Works when timer is on or off
Customise duration for each rule.
Overwhelmed and
need a little nudge?
Nudges help you get over that block. Nudges are quick reminders that trigger a short 5 minute focus session. You can set them for any time you want.
See, learn and understand your life
Data can tell you a lot about yourself, especially how far you've come and what you've been doing. It also holds you accountable and gives you a bigger picture of where you're headed.
Coming soon
See? Everything is either about focus or a way to reduce distractions
Everything is connected
In short, Otto can help you with these things.
Reduce friction to get started on tasks and feel accountable.
Helps you minimize and avoid procrastination by guiding you to make a choice.
Helps you become more mindful and aware during your work sessions.
Gives a little structure and support to your life.
Makes you aware when you're mindlessly browsing the web.