AI Focus Buddy
A body double for the deep-work session.
Body-doubling — working alongside someone else — is a real productivity technique, especially for ADHD and chronic procrastination. The problem is finding a body. Coworking is hit-or-miss, friends are busy, and remote work is solitary. Soulit's focus buddies give you a presence: they know what you're working on, they don't interrupt, and they check in when your timer ends. That's it. It works.
How it works
Tell the buddy what you're working on. Set a focus block — 25 minutes, 50 minutes, 90, whatever you use. Start the timer. Work. When the timer ends, the buddy checks in: how did it go, what's next. Take a break or start another block. The buddy holds the rhythm.
Who it works for
People who work better with someone in the room. Anyone with ADHD, executive function challenges, or a chronic-procrastinator streak. Remote workers missing the office presence. Writers, coders, designers, students — anyone whose work is solitary by default but more steady with a witness.
What it doesn't do
It doesn't watch your screen. It doesn't lock your apps. It doesn't track time aggressively or generate productivity reports. It's a presence, not a supervisor. Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it run a real timer?
- It can suggest one or remind you, but a separate timer (your phone, a Pomodoro app, a kitchen timer) tends to work better. The buddy's job is the human-presence side.
- Can it block distracting apps?
- No — that's outside its scope. Pair it with an app blocker (Cold Turkey, Freedom, etc.) if that helps you.
- Will it just chat with me when I should be working?
- It tries to keep you on task. If you start chatting too much, the buddy will gently redirect — "want to get back to the doc you were working on?"
- Is this useful for ADHD specifically?
- Many people with ADHD report body-doubling helps. Soulit's focus buddies aren't a treatment, but they may be a useful tool. As always — talk to a real professional for ADHD care.