There are two "Strictness" options for every block:
"Normal" (Flexible): You can use an extra unblock, but you'll lose your "Streak".
"Monk Mode" (Strict): No extra unblocks. You can't edit the block, use extra unblocks after you reach your limit, or log out while the block is active.
We recommend trying out a combination of difficulty settings with your app blocking.
One popular set up is to use "Monk Mode" with "Daily limit", and "Normal Mode" with "Blocked hours". This gives you some flexibility during the day, but keeps you from going over your overall limit!
"Strictness" settings for "Daily limit" block:
"Normal Mode":
Apps are blocked after a set amount of usage
After limit is reached, you can unblock 5, 10 or 15 minutes at at time, but you'll lose your "Streak"
"Monk Mode":
Apps are blocked after a set amount of usage
After limit is reached, you can't unblock until tomorrow
"Strictness" settings for "Blocked hours" block:
"Normal Mode":
You can take unlimited 5, 10, 15 minute breaks, but you'll lose your "Streak"
You can easily edit and delete your "Blocked hours" block
"Monk Mode":
You can't take any breaks
You can't edit or delete when "Blocked hours" block is active
"Strictness" settings for "Always blocked":
"Normal Mode":
During this difficult setting, you can take limited 5, 10, 15 minute breaks, but you'll lose your "Streak"
You can easily edit and delete this setting
"Monk Mode":
You can't take any breaks
You can't edit or delete when this setting is active
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