Starting a work session on HOLD X

What is a work session?

You can start a work session from your HOLD Pro app or chrome extension. Tackling your priorities through time boxed work session helps you get in the zone and find your flow, allowing you to make the most of your day.

In case you haven't downloaded the apps yet:

• Download on Chrome/Edge 💻
• Download on iOS 📱

Start a work session from the browser (HOLD Pro chrome extension)

1. Click on the HOLD Pro browser widget
2. Add a new task (if you haven’t created one already)
3. Click the start button ▶️ on the task
4. Choose how long you’d like to focus for
5. Click ‘Start session’

 

Start a work session from the HOLD PRO app

1. Open the HOLD Pro app
2. Add a new task (if you haven’t created one already)
3. Tap the start button ▶️ on the task
4. Choose how long you’d like to focus for
5. Tap ‘Start session’

*Note: To extend distraction blocking across your devices, the HOLD X smartphone app needs to be open when you start your session.

What happens during a focus session?

Browser (Chrome Extensions)
During a work session only websites that have been added to your whitelist will be accessible whilst other sites will be blocked. Sites will be blocked until your focus session has ended.

App
Whilst in a work session you need to remain within the HOLD X app.the number of phone unlocks and amount of time outside the app will be recorded and fed back at the end of the work session, helping keep you on task.

How do I end a work session?

Work sessions will end when:

1. The session time is complete
2. You choose to end the session early from your App or chrome Extension

If you have any other questions, drop us a message at [e-mail]!