What is Purposely?
Purposely is a browser extension designed to transform the way individuals interact with social media and distracting websites. By prompting users to set clear goals for their online sessions, it helps maintain focus and minimize time lost to endless scrolling or information overload. Each session begins with a reminder of your intended purpose and allows you to define specific, timed actions that guide your online behavior, creating awareness and promoting mindful usage of digital platforms.
The extension supports a task-oriented workflow, encouraging users to concentrate on productive activities with time limits visible throughout their browsing. When a set period ends, users can decide to either start another purposeful action or end their session, reinforcing good habits and preventing unintentional procrastination. Purposely is ideal for anyone seeking to regain control of their time online and use digital platforms as effective tools for work and personal growth.
Features
- Goal-Setting Prompts: Displays reminders asking for the purpose of your visit to certain sites.
- Timed Actions: Allows selection of specific, time-boxed tasks for sessions.
- On-Screen Reminders: Keeps your chosen task and timer visible during browsing.
- Refocus Mechanism: Prompts users to either continue with a new purposeful task or finish browsing when time ends.
- Custom Focus Sites: Lets users select which websites the extension should be active on.
Use Cases
- Improving productivity while using social media at work.
- Limiting time spent on distracting websites during study sessions.
- Staying focused when using YouTube or Instagram for research.
- Blocking unintentional doomscrolling habits.
- Managing purposeful engagement with followers or audiences online.
FAQs
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How does Purposely help prevent distractions while browsing?
Purposely prompts users to set clear goals and timeboxed tasks whenever they visit selected websites, encouraging focused and intentional browsing sessions. -
Can I choose which websites the extension is active on?
Yes, users can select specific websites where Purposely will prompt them to set focus goals and tasks. -
What happens when my set time for a task ends?
When the set time expires, Purposely prompts you to either start another purposeful task or end your session to maintain focus and productivity.
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