Mastering the FocusBox Interface

Introduction

FocusBox is designed to help you stay focused, manage tasks efficiently, and optimize your workflow. With its AI-powered templates, deep work sessions, full-screen immersive mode, and customizable settings, FocusBox makes it easy to structure your day and boost productivity.

This guide will walk you through each section of the FocusBox interface, including projects, templates, tasks, full-screen mode, and settings.

Navigating the FocusBox Interface

1. Sidebar (Main Navigation)

The sidebar provides quick access to all key sections of FocusBox.

Key Features in the Sidebar:

• Home – The main dashboard where all your projects and tasks are listed.
• Projects – View, create, and manage all your focus projects.
• Templates – Access pre-built project structures for a quick start.
• Settings – Customize timers, sounds, notifications, and automation.
• Integrations – Connect FocusBox with external tools like Todoist, Asana, and ClickUp.
• Full-Screen Mode Toggle – Quickly switch to a distraction-free full-screen view.

Pro Tip: You can collapse or expand the sidebar for a cleaner view.

2. The Header (Top Navigation Bar)

The header bar at the top helps you quickly navigate and manage tasks.

Key Features in the Header:

• Create Button (+ Create) – Start a new project or focus session instantly.
• Search Bar – Quickly find projects, tasks, and templates.
• User Profile & Team – Manage your account, team settings, and collaboration.
• Notifications – Stay updated on your task progress and team activities.
• Full-Screen Mode Button – One-click access to a distraction-free workspace.

Pro Tip: Use the search bar to instantly find any project or task instead of scrolling.

Managing Projects & Tasks

3. Home Dashboard (Overview)

The Home Dashboard provides an overview of your projects, templates, and quick actions.

Main Sections:

• Create New Project – Start a blank project, use AI to generate one, or convert a to-do list into tasks.
• Templates – Browse and use pre-built workflows to save time.
• Integrations – Import tasks from Asana, ClickUp, and Todoist.
• Private Notes – Keep track of thoughts and ideas.
• Focus Analytics – Monitor your completed tasks and time spent on deep work.

Pro Tip: Use the AI-Generated Projects feature to automatically structure your workflow in seconds.

4. Creating and Managing Projects

Projects in FocusBox allow you to organize your workflow efficiently.

Key Features in Projects:

• Project Name & Description – Clearly define the goal of each project.
• Task List – A structured list of tasks with assigned durations.
• Timers & Durations – Set time durations for each task to stay on schedule.
• Start Button – Begin a Focus Session instantly.
• Task Progress Indicators – View tasks in progress, completed, or pending.
• Full-Screen Mode – Expand your project into a distraction-free immersive mode.

Pro Tip: Adjust task durations and enable auto-play tasks to automate your focus workflow.

5. Understanding Templates

FocusBox provides AI-powered templates to help you quickly set up structured workflows.

Types of Templates Available:

• Personal Templates – Create and save your own project structure.
• ADHD Daily Management – Templates designed to improve focus and manage distractions.
• AI-Generated Timers – Pre-configured deep work sessions with structured breaks.
• Career Development – Task lists and timers designed for professional growth.

How to Use a Template:

1. Go to Templates from the sidebar.
2. Browse the Categories – Find a template that fits your workflow.
3. Click “Use Template” – Apply the structure to a new project.
4. Customize Tasks & Durations – Adjust the workflow to fit your needs.
5. Start Your Session – Begin working with a pre-planned task breakdown.

Pro Tip: Use AI-generated timers to structure deep work sessions with focus-rest cycles.

Customizing Focus Sessions

6. Timer and Session Controls

FocusBox allows flexible time management to optimize your productivity.

Key Features in Timer Settings:

• Default Task Duration – Set a standard time for all tasks.
• Increase/Decrease Duration – Adjust timers dynamically during a session.
• Complete & Auto-Play Tasks – Automatically transition to the next task after completion.
• Energy Audit – Reflect on whether a task boosted or drained your energy.

Pro Tip: Use the auto-play setting to maintain a seamless deep work session.

7. Full-Screen Mode and Background Customization

FocusBox provides a distraction-free full-screen mode to help you stay focused.

How to Enter Full-Screen Mode:

1. Click the Full-Screen Mode button in the header.
2. Your tasks, timers, and session controls will expand for a clean, immersive view.
3. Work distraction-free with AI-powered structured sessions.

How to Change Background Images:

1. Click on Settings > Backgrounds.
2. Select an image from the gallery (City, Beach, Coffee, Nature, etc.).
3. The selected image will apply to the full-screen mode.

Pro Tip: Choose a background that inspires deep focus and matches your work style.

8. Task Completion Celebrations

To keep motivation high, FocusBox includes celebration animations when tasks are completed.

Key Features in Celebration Settings:

• Confetti, Fireworks, and Balloons – Choose a celebration effect.
• Duration Setting – Adjust the length of the animation.
• Custom Animations – Assign different effects for different types of tasks.

Pro Tip: Enable celebrations to make completing tasks fun and rewarding.

Managing Integrations

9. Integrations & Automation

FocusBox allows you to sync tasks from external tools for a streamlined workflow.

Currently Supported Integrations:

• Todoist – Sync and manage tasks between FocusBox and Todoist.
• Asana – Import and track projects from Asana.
• ClickUp – Bring in ClickUp tasks and manage them inside FocusBox.

Upcoming Integrations:

• Trello, Notion, and Zapier (Coming Soon).

How to Integrate:

1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations.
2. Select the tool you want to connect.
3. Authenticate & Sync – Import tasks and manage them within FocusBox.

Pro Tip: Use imported tasks from Asana, ClickUp, or Todoist to automate your workflow.

Conclusion

Mastering the FocusBox interface helps you work smarter, not harder. With a clear navigation structure, AI-powered task management, immersive full-screen mode, and customizable backgrounds, you can optimize your workflow effortlessly.

• ✅ Start by creating a project
• ✅ Use AI-powered templates to organize work efficiently
• ✅ Customize focus sessions & full-screen backgrounds
• ✅ Track progress and complete tasks with motivation

👉 Start using FocusBox now! 🚀