Adding timer notes

Timer Notes is a simple yet powerful feature that lets you add notes to your timer records. This can be used to log tasks that you have completed, how you felt, or other reflective information. These notes appear directly on your daily timeline, helping to build a more complete picture of your focus and productivity.

How to Add Notes

Adding notes to your timer records is simple:

1. After a timer session, tap on the timer record in your daily timeline
2. Add your note in the Notes text field
3. Save your note - it will now be visible on your timeline for that date
4. Edit your notes anytime by tapping on any timer record

Creative Ways to Use Timer Notes

📚 Study Sessions

• Record what topics you studied: “Completed algebra chapter 5”
• Note your comprehension level: “Struggled with derivatives - need more practice”
• Track practice results: “15/20 practice problems correct”

💼 Work Projects

• Document completed tasks: “Finished user interface mockups”
• Record meeting outcomes: “Client approved design direction”
• Note blockers or issues: “Waiting for API documentation from backend team”

🎯 Personal Development

• Track skill practice: “30 minutes guitar practice - improved chord transitions”
• Record insights: “Morning meditation felt particularly focused today”
• Note environmental factors: “Coffee shop too noisy - distracted easily”

🔄 Process Improvement

• Analyze what works: “25-minute sessions perfect for this type of work”
• Track energy levels: “Most productive between 9-11 AM”
• Note external factors: “Need to silence phone next time”

Notes and Other Features

Timer Notes work seamlessly with Focusmeter’s other features:

• Tags: Combine notes with tags for even more detailed categorization
• Statistics: Your notes provide context for the numbers in your productivity analytics
• Export Data: Your notes are included when you export your data for external analysis