Lock in: the science of a real deep-work session

Deep work doesn't start when you feel ready. It starts when you remove the exits.

Reduce the cost of starting

The hardest part of focus is the first five minutes. A clear ritual — full screen, one task visible, a timer running — lowers that cost dramatically.

Protect the session

Every notification is an invitation to leave. Lock In hides the noise, puts your current task front and center, and keeps a clock running so the session feels real.

Reward the effort

Finishing a session should feel like progress. That's why focused time earns XP — a small, visible signal that the work counted.