Getting Started
Learn the basics of Monolith and complete your first focus session
- 1.Define your most important task for today
- 2.Set your focus duration (25-45 min recommended for beginners)
- 3.Click Start and enter deep work mode
- 4.Log any distractions that arise without judgment
- 5.Complete your session and celebrate your progress
Managing Distractions
Turn interruptions into insights
- 1.When distracted, press 'D' or click 'Log Distraction'
- 2.Choose the category that fits best
- 3.Briefly describe the distraction
- 4.Return to your Monolith immediately
- 5.Review patterns in your Insights dashboard later
Taking Effective Breaks
Recharge without breaking flow
- 1.Press 'B' or click 'Take a Break' during focus sessions
- 2.Try the 2-minute guided breathing exercise
- 3.Step away from your screen if possible
- 4.Hydrate and stretch briefly
- 5.Return refreshed and ready to continue
Using Insights
Learn from your patterns and optimize
- 1.Complete at least 5-7 Monoliths to see patterns
- 2.Review your most common distractions
- 3.Identify your most productive days and times
- 4.Adjust your environment to minimize top distractions
- 5.Track your streak and celebrate consistency
Keyboard Shortcuts
Work faster without touching your mouse
- 1.Space: Start or pause the timer
- 2.D: Log a distraction
- 3.B: Take a breathing break
- 4.Escape: Close dialogs and modals
- 5.Shortcuts work anywhere except input fields
Customizing Settings
Make Monolith work for you
- 1.Go to Settings from any page
- 2.Choose light or dark theme
- 3.Adjust sound effects and volume
- 4.Set default timer duration
- 5.Enable auto-start for seamless sessions
Managing Your Data
Export, import, or reset your history
- 1.Navigate to Settings → Data Management
- 2.Click 'Export History' to download JSON backup
- 3.Store backups securely for safekeeping
- 4.Use 'Clear History' if you want a fresh start
- 5.All data stays local—we never see it
Building Consistency
Turn Monolith into a daily habit
- 1.Choose a consistent time each day (mornings work best)
- 2.Start with shorter sessions (25-30 min) and build up
- 3.Don't break the chain—complete at least one daily
- 4.Review your streak weekly for motivation
- 5.Remember: progress over perfection
Need More Help?
Check our FAQ for quick answers or reach out to our support team