write your paper
respond to emails
search for your data
get focused reading time
write your thesis
study for exams
work on your data analysis
prepare your teaching
get your admin work done
Choose your preferred date and time to work, and we’ll match you with a partner from our research community.
Each session consists of 50 minutes deep work and a 10-minutes break,
following the
pomodoro principle.
When do you want to work? Select a time slot and we match you with a partner in our community. You can either click on an empty slot or join an existing session.
Say hello to your partner, share your goals, mute and get to work! Each work session consists of 50 minutes of focused work, followed by a 10-minutes break.
Once the session comes to an end, take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate your success. You can also take this opportunity to connect with your partner, discuss your projects, or treat yourself to a cup of coffee. Whatever feels good for you!
Are you facing an upcoming deadline or simply overwhelmed with work? Use ConcentrAid to block fixed time slots and work consistently on your projects.
Use ConcentrAid to expand your network across various universities! Who knows, it might even lead to a collaboration?
Instead of procrastinating, book a focus session that can help you be more productive. Your partner will hold you accountable to show up and follow through with your work.
Our subscription offers an
unlimited number of sessions.
Elisabeth presenting her last paper
Caroline at her PhD defense
We understand that this might feel strange at first. But we promise that after one or two minutes, you won't think about it anymore!
Right now, you will be matched with a partner who has chosen the same time slot as you. Then, we will do our best to match you with someone from a similar research field. This can be particularly beneficial if you would like to discuss ideas or problems during the break, but it's entirely up to you.
In order to use ConcentrAid, you do need a PC or laptop with a camera, microphone and an internet connection.
No, once you've started your work session, feel free to turn off the camera. Just check with your partner first.
No, not at all! Feel free to mute yourself after you have talked about your goals at the beginning of your session.
ConcentrAid is designed based on the Pomodoro technique, which has been proven to enhance productivity. By breaking your work into intervals with short breaks in between, you can maintain focus and get more done.
Have you ever wondered why it's easier to hit the gym with a workout partner at a set time each week than doing workouts alone? It's because of a sense of obligation to the other person, also known as social accountability. This feeling is even stronger when working with an unknown partner, as we tend to make more effort to be on time and avoid distracting each other from work. That's why working with a partner through ConcentrAid can help increase your productivity. However, during the 10-minute break, feel free to connect with your partner and discuss your projects.
Great! ConcentrAid is still developing, so we would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for improvement. We are happy if you contact us via mail at info@myconcentraid.com
