Many of us struggle with focusing on a task. There’s always something to distract us. But what if there was a game that’ll not only help you be productive but also help save the Earth? Look no further than the Forest app!
It’s a nifty little Pomodoro timer that plants a sapling and grows to a tree if you stay focused within the time span you’ve chosen. You can think of it as a game where you win by not playing. The best part? You can even plant a real-life tree on Earth with continual use of the app!
You’re probably wondering — how can you plant trees by using an app like Forest, right? Well, the makers behind Forest are partnered with several tree planting groups like Trees for the Future who execute the plantation of trees on several deforested areas in the world. All you gotta do to help them out is to keep using the app or, if you’re feeling generous and you love the app features, purchase some sunshine elixir which can be used to unlock other tree/bush species, ambient sounds to help you focus and most importantly, aid in the plantation of a new sapling.
Based on my own experience, it really helps you focus and be rewarded for focusing on a task — be it at work, study or just hanging out with your friends — the Forest app will be your companion through stressful and even peaceful scenarios.
It’s on sale on the app store for a low price of just ~$1.99! It’s available on iOS and Android. It’s a great investment because it’s all good — you help yourself focus, you help the Earth, what more could you ask for? Of course, if you haven’t got cash to spare and you’d want similar features to Forest, there are tons of alternatives available but none are quite like it.
I hope this post gave you insight into what you can gain from Forest. Tune in to my next blog post about how you can contribute to charities by simply surfing the web!
Not sponsored by the Forest app. Was originally posted in Medium.