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Focusmate is a virtual body doubling platform that offers on-demand productivity sessions 24/7 to help you get anything done.Students, engineers, homemakers (and more) join from 150+ countries and support each other reach their goals. Cowork with motivating partners who hold you accountable and cheer you on, and boost your productivity.Focusmate changes the way you work by connecting you to others who have committed to being accountable for finishing their most important work.You choose a time to work, and Focusmate pairs you with an accountability partner for a live, virtual coworking session that will keep you on task.Research in psychology and behavioral science shows that regular human connection reduces the likelihood that a worker will procrastinate or become distracted.The Focusmate virtual coworking model is rooted in evidence-based approaches to productivity and systems of accountability developed by leading executive and leadership coaches.In our most recent internal survey, users reported an average productivity increase of 161% (that's nearly a three-fold increase)!
Focusmate (focusmate.com) has 346 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Focusmate helps me show up for myself. Getting started on a goal that will make a difference in my life is tough, but making an appointment and showing up to start has helped me so much! Very easy platform and such a simple method to make tracks toward your dreams.
By Cortney M.
God bless who invented it
By Mario R.
Focusmate is something that I use extensively in my day-to-day business. I find myself using Focusmate 7 or 8 times a day sometimes to work on my music or my lesson plans! I have extremely bad ADHD, and I find that having a buddy that checks in on me at the end of a session makes me more likely to get stuff done; the body doubling is very helpful. I think it also helps having a set amount of time for a study session or a work session. For instance, I like the 50-minute time blocks because they remind me to get up and take a walk or a break pretty much on the hour. I have met some really cool people on Focusmate from all over the world, and I have had some really awesome conversations with people.
By Taylor A.
Focusmate has been an absolute game-changer for me! As a student, staying consistent and motivated can be a challenge, but this platform has transformed the way I work. It keeps me accountable, helps me overcome procrastination, and even makes studying feel less lonely. What I love most is the incredible community—I’ve had the chance to connect with super dedicated and inspiring people from all over the world. Every session feels productive and supportive, and it’s amazing how much you can accomplish with just a little accountability. Focusmate isn’t just a tool; it’s a space where you feel encouraged and motivated to show up for yourself and your goals
By Samarth
Focusmate has been an instant game changer for work from home. I lean into the psychology in the platform and let myself feel the pressure to focus for each 50 minute session (you can do almost anything for an hour). Then I spend the last 10 minutes of the hour, getting more coffee, using the toilet and scrolling socials. I've tried Pomodoro session on my own, but having a person able to see me work has made it actually work.
By Sara R.
I have been using Focusmate for two and a half years. I came across Focusmate while working for a small church in a small town on the Canadian prairies. I was working for them during Covid, so all this combined meant I was frequently the only person in the church. Without company and without much structure (not a particularly busy church!), it was easy to spend my days aimlessly and never get done what I meant to. Focusmate gave me company and structure. If I didn't know what I was doing with my day, all I had to do was book a session, and that would give me the impetus to choose a task and get to it - especially those I wanted to avoid! I've used Focusmate for cleaning the house, packing for a move, fun artsy projects, personal budgeting, and all kinds of projects on which I've been procrastinating. It works. My experience on Focusmate has been uniformly positive. I have met and chatted with a wide variety of interesting people from around the world. The only moments that have come close to being negative were when I had partners who were less communicative and almost brusque in their focus. Part of what I love about Focusmate are the shared moments of humanity, so when someone doesn't take the time for that, it's much less enjoyable. But I have never felt unsafe, and as a woman on the internet, that is something. No propositions, no photographs, no uncomfortable situations. I've never had to end a call or report someone. And I really, really appreciate that Focusmate offers the option of filtering partners by gender, including cis and trans. That attention to safety and taking it seriously means a lot.
By Frances K.
Finding Focusmate gives me hope for 2025! I found it at the end of 2024 and it totally changed my approach to work and productivity. So thankful for this support tool. Great to also see people around the world who want to help eachother succeed.
By Reba M.
Focusmate seems simple...and it is. But it is a really powerful tool for staying on task and getting things done. A side benefit is meeting interesting people of all ages from all over the world. :-) After 75 sessions, I can think of only one technical glitch. The yearly membership is a fantastic value. Highly recommend Focusmate!
By Kristin W.
