A safe productive place. Recommend to everyone
I had no idea how helpful Focusmates would be until I started using it. I can use Focusmates to provide the necessary non-judgemental accountability to complete a large range of tasks, from completing the task I need to finish as soon as possible that I have not been able to complete for weeks or to just keep me aware that I do not want to scroll my phone. Thereby stopping me lose hours to the void. The main feature is the matching of people to be accountable for each other and body double. This main feature is well done, flexible and can easily handle a range of situations. There are additional features which add value without flaw. I love that I can choose who I match with. I am able to choose both cis and trans females and non-binary individuals and exclude cis men to match with. I also appreciate that there is no direct or implied judgement about this option, it is just one of many options to better assist me finding a body double match that will work best for me. I can also add tasks to my account and attach them to individual sessions. This is helpful for me to get things done in a session and not forget my long list of ideas. As an example, another small feature that additionally supports the wide community, Focusmates has "celebratory" options. I love to celebrate with visual and sound, it makes me smile and propels me on, I want them all on. While my husband views that exact same output as disproportionately patronising and irritating, he can turn them all off. This demonstrates the level of consideration for serving the community that is found again and again across the application. Finally, the community is wonderful. I have met many people that vary in every aspect, except they have all been supportive and shared the same purpose. I would recommend Focusmates to everyone and especially the Neurodivergent community. Those of us who are neurodiverse will find another level of relief, safety and productivity here. I am a cis female, so from the outside of the trans community, my observation is that it would provide the same to the trans community. We are safe here. Xx
By Emily M.


