RescueTime is designed for people who struggle with distractions and want a clearer picture of their digital habits. Instead of asking you to log time manually, it runs in the background and records how you spend your day on your computer or phone. Here is why: RescueTime tracks apps and websites automatically. You don’t need to hit start or stop. This makes the data more honest, because it reflects your real behavior rather than what you meant to log. Let’s break it down. The app categorizes activities into productive or distracting. For example, working in Excel may count as productive, while scrolling social media counts as distracting. Over time, you get a weekly report that shows where your hours really go. RescueTime also lets you set goals. If you want to limit social media to 30 minutes per day, the app will alert you when you’re close to the limit. There’s even a Focus Session feature that blocks distracting sites when you need to buckle down. For teams, RescueTime offers insights into overall work patterns, but it’s just as useful for solo workers who want accountability. Next steps: Install RescueTime, let it run for a week without changing your habits, then check your report. You may be surprised at the patterns you find. Bottom line: RescueTime is less about billing clients and more about personal productivity. It helps you see the truth about your habits and gives you tools to build better focus.