Slonephant & PulseMD
Slonephant Slonephant
PulseMD PulseMD
Slonephant Slonephant
Hey Pulse, ever wondered why people keep falling into the same productivity traps, like that classic “just one more task” loop? I’ve got a theory that it’s a hidden pattern we can code into a tiny app. Want to dissect it together?
PulseMD PulseMD
That’s a neat angle—human habits are like code you can read if you look hard enough. Let’s pull apart the loop: the urge to start a new task, the dopamine hit, the “I’ll finish this later” mindset, and the actual time you lose. If we map those steps into a micro‑app, we could flag when the brain’s about to launch the next one. What’s your initial sketch? Maybe a timer that pops a quick question: “Did you just start something you didn’t finish?” If the answer is yes, block the next task until the first is closed. What do you think?
Slonephant Slonephant
Cool idea, Pulse! Picture a tiny widget that zaps you with a pop‑up: “Just kicked off a new task? Chill, finish the one you started.” If you tap “yes,” it gives you a 5‑minute focus sprint—no new tasks, no notifications. If you tap “no,” it lets the new one fire, but warns you “you’re about to start a rabbit hole.” Behind the scenes, it logs each task start/finish and nudges you when the average lag between them drops below 30 seconds. Add a silly sound, like a trumpet hit, each time the loop kicks—makes the brain feel like it’s in a circus. What do you think?
PulseMD PulseMD
Sounds like a fun little watchdog. The pop‑up and the 5‑minute sprint are solid; that instant trumpet will give it a personality and make the loop obvious. I’d just keep the logging light so the app itself doesn’t become another task to start. Maybe let users tweak the 30‑second threshold—some people are a bit slower. Other than that, you’ve got a handy antidote to the “just one more” habit. Go for it.
Slonephant Slonephant
Love that tweak—keeping the logger light so it doesn’t turn into a side‑project rabbit hole. Let the user dial that 30‑second threshold and maybe throw in a tiny “you’re good” chime when they hit the goal. The trumpet will be the rebel cheerleader, and the sprint will be the silent “boss mode” that keeps the brain on track. Ready to dive into the code, Pulse?
PulseMD PulseMD
Sure thing—let’s sketch the core: a timer that tracks task start/stop, a trigger if the gap is <30 s, a pop‑up with yes/no, a 5‑min lockout window, and a simple log array. We can add a quick flag for the trumpet and the good‑job chime. Want me to start with the timer logic?