Getting Started with Finn

Welcome to Finn! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start your productivity journey.

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Finn takes less than a minute:

1. Click Start Focusing Free on the homepage
2. Sign up with your email or continue with Google
3. Choose a username that will appear on your profile

That's it - you're ready to start focusing!

Your First Focus Session

Step 1: Create a Task

Before starting a session, create a task to focus on:

1. Click the task selector in the dashboard
2. Click Add Task and give it a name (e.g., "Study for exam")
3. Optionally assign it to a category for better organization

Step 2: Set Your Duration

Choose how long you want to focus:

• 15 minutes - Quick focus burst
• 25 minutes - Classic Pomodoro (recommended for beginners)
• 50 minutes - Deep work session

Step 3: Start the Timer

Click Start Session and focus on your task until the timer ends. During your session:

• The timer counts down your remaining time
• You can pause if needed (but try to avoid it!)
• Stay focused on your chosen task

Step 4: Complete and Earn XP

When the timer ends:

1. You'll see a completion celebration
2. XP is awarded based on your session length
3. Your daily streak is updated

Understanding XP and Levels

Every completed session earns you XP (experience points):

• Longer sessions = more XP
• Consistent daily sessions build your streak multiplier
• XP accumulates to increase your level

Your level reflects your total productivity journey with Finn. Watch it grow as you build better focus habits!

Tips for Success

Start small. Begin with 25-minute sessions and increase duration as you build focus stamina.

Be consistent. Daily sessions, even short ones, are better than occasional long sessions.

Use tasks wisely. Breaking work into specific tasks helps you stay focused and track progress.

Take breaks. After completing a session, step away from your screen before starting another.

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics:

• Explore the Analytics page to track your progress
• Set up categories to organize your tasks
• Check out Achievements to see what milestones you can unlock

Happy focusing! 🎯