So I kept hearing people talk about Liveball for getting stuff done, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first. I figured it was just another app that promises the world but doesn’t really change anything. But my old system of sticky notes and a dozen different apps was definitely not working, so I decided to just give it a shot for a week.
Getting Started Was Surprisingly Simple
First thing I did was download the thing. The setup was stupid easy, just a few clicks and I was in. I started by dumping all my usual daily tasks into it. I’m talking about everything:
- Writing my blog post drafts
- Checking and replying to emails
- Planning my social media content
- Even remembering to water my plants
I just threw it all in there. The interface is really clean, so it didn’t feel overwhelming like some other apps do.
The Real Game-Changer: The “Focus Block”
This is where things got real for me. Liveball has this feature where you can set a timer for a task and it basically blocks out all other distractions on your computer. I decided to test it while writing. I usually get pulled into checking Twitter or my email every five minutes, but with the Focus Block on, I couldn’t. I was forced to just write.
And you know what? I finished a draft in like, half the time it normally takes me. It was crazy. I felt so much more productive without constantly switching between tasks.
How It Actually Helped My Daily Routine
After a few days, I noticed a few big benefits that just made my days smoother.
- I stopped forgetting the small stuff. Because everything was in one place, I’d actually check it in the morning and see “oh right, gotta water the plants.”
- I felt less stressed. My brain wasn’t trying to remember ten things at once anymore. I just trusted the app to hold it all for me.
- I got more deep work done. That Focus Block feature is no joke. I started using it for other things like planning and research, and my concentration has gotten so much better.
It’s not a magic pill, you still have to do the work. But it takes away all the friction and mental clutter that usually gets in the way. I’m definitely sticking with it. It just makes dealing with daily tasks a whole lot simpler.