Arise: Beat Procrastination & dominate todo lists!

I just started using this app, yesterday. I’ve looked at/tried many apps that I think would be helpful. I definitely have ADHD and some anxiety. I struggle with perfectionism. Working from home has been difficult for me, because I need routine and accountability. Also, I tend to put things off due to “all or nothing” thinking. This app targets the underlying causes of procrastination... the payoff. I’m giving 4 stars because there seems to be a “glitch” when I attempt to message someone for accountability. It froze on me, a few times, and I had to close the app and start over.

I usually don’t write reviews but I have had this app for 3 years and been using it all the time as a student and for getting my work done. It’s better than any pomodoro app I’ve tried and is really engaging with the demons and making yourself write a reward before you start each session. Amazing, love the first 5 minute sprint, I usually say I’ll just do one small thing like read one paragraph and you are always surprised how much you can actually accomplish in 5 minutes of focused work. Helps me stop thinking and just start doing.

I love that I can just start somewhere, anywhere. The first timer is 5 minutes so I pick something small and feel accomplished right away. Then I just keep choosing other small chunks and take the built in break times. The reason for taking away 1 Star is because an audible feature when the break or work time is up would take it to the next level.

This app is sooo good. Take it from me. If your like me and get really scared to do something that takes awhile, you should download this app, it splits it up from 5 min to another 20 and keeps going and you can chose to take a break. I was cleaning my room for like an hour and I thought it was just like 30 min it’s amazing. Did I mention that you could pick a reward! Just download this app

I truly like this app in that it allows you to process what is happening related to your procrastination. I only wish it would allow you to look back at the demons you’ve conquered and their associated entries and dilemmas, like an archived journal to see your own progress. Other than this I am so grateful to this app and am excited to see how it will continue to help me to stay on track and not get bogged down by so much anxiety!