Unlock difficulty levels

Which level should I choose?

Match the level to how serious the habit is. For everyday focus, a PIN or cooldown is plenty. For something you truly want to quit, use an accountability partner, a passphrase, or Nuclear Mode. Start gentle and move up as you learn how much resistance you actually need.

What that means in practice

  • Everyday deep work: PIN or cooldown. You may need an app back for legitimate reasons.
  • A deadline that genuinely matters: Nuclear Lock for the length of the session.
  • Quitting a compulsion: accountability partner, passphrase, or Nuclear Mode for a set date.
  • If you have already talked yourself out of every previous attempt, the gentle levels will not hold.

Related questions

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