A new approach to time tracking for creative professionals

A Deep Work Dashboard for the AI Era

Track the depth of your work, not just the hours. The first multi-dimensional time tracker designed for creative professionals who want to balance AI assistance with deep thinking.

Multi-Dimensional Work Tracking Concept
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Mental Effort
Tag by cognitive load
⏱️
Work Depth
Deep vs shallow tasks
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AI Usage
Assisted vs independent
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Focus Sessions
Uninterrupted blocks
Track multiple dimensions of your creative work simultaneously

Not All Work Hours Are Created Equal

Time Fragmentation

Meetings and interruptions fragment the workday

Source: Microsoft Work Trend Index

It takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus after a task switch

Source: UC Irvine study

Context switching can reduce productivity significantly

Source: APA research
AI Balance Challenge

Many professionals worry about AI's impact on their skills

Source: PwC Workforce Survey

Tech workers express concerns about AI automation

Source: Stack Overflow Survey

Finding the right balance with AI tools is a new challenge

Measurement Gap

Traditional time trackers count hours, not cognitive effort

No distinction between deep thinking and shallow execution

Career advancement requires proof of intellectual contribution

Track How You Think, Not Just What You Do

Multi-dimensional time tracking that captures the context and depth of your creative work

Mental Effort Tracking

Tag your work by cognitive load - high focus, medium effort, or routine tasks

Deep vs. Shallow Work Tags

Categorize your time blocks as deep work or shallow tasks

AI Usage Tracking

Log when you're using AI tools vs. working independently

Context Switch Tracking

Track how often you switch between tasks and projects

Focus Session Tracking

Log and measure your uninterrupted work blocks

Privacy-First Design

Your work data stays yours - local storage option available

Multi-Dimensional Work Context

Tag your work across multiple dimensions to understand patterns

Sample Work Session Tags

Product Strategy Meeting
High Mental EffortDeep WorkIndependent
Email Processing
Low Mental EffortShallow WorkContext Switching
Blog Writing
High Mental EffortDeep WorkAI-Assisted

Insights You'll Discover

When you do your best deep work
How often you context switch
Your AI usage patterns
Energy vs. work type correlation
Focus session duration trends

See What Actually Moves the Needle

Protect Focus Time

Data shows how rare deep work really is

See exactly how much of your day is spent in meaningful, uninterrupted work vs. shallow tasks.

Optimize Your Day

Design around your peak cognitive hours

Discover when your brain is sharpest and structure your most important work around those windows.

Prove Your Value

Show impact through depth, not just hours

Demonstrate the quality and significance of your contributions beyond simple time logs.

The Hidden Cost of Shallow Work

73%
of work time is fragmented
23 min
to refocus after interruption
2.5x
more valuable deep work hours

Knowledge workers who track and protect their deep work produce significantly higher quality output in less time. The question isn't whether you can afford to track depth—it's whether you can afford not to.

When was your last uninterrupted 2-hour block?

If you can't remember, or if it feels rare, you're not alone. Most knowledge workers have lost touch with their natural work rhythms. It's time to reclaim them.

Track How You Think, Not Just What You Do

As AI tools proliferate, maintaining cognitive fitness matters more than ever. tssr helps you balance AI assistance with independent thinking, ensuring your craft stays sharp while your output stays efficient.

AI-Assisted Work

Code generation & refactoring
Content drafting & editing
Research & data analysis
Efficiency boost: Fast execution

Balanced Approach

Track the ratio:

AI-Assisted40%
Independent60%
Sweet spot: Augmented intelligence

Deep Thinking

Strategic planning
Problem formulation
Creative synthesis
Cognitive fitness: Mental strength

The Cognitive Fitness Question

"Am I using AI to think faster, or am I using AI instead of thinking?" This distinction will define the knowledge workers who thrive in the AI era.

tssr helps you ask:

  • When did I last solve a hard problem alone?
  • What's my optimal AI-to-human thinking ratio?
  • How can I stay cognitively sharp while efficient?

Simple to Start, Powerful to Scale

Step 1

Define dimensions

Projects, depth levels, work types, cognitive load

Set up the categories that matter to your work: client projects, cognitive effort levels, energy states, and work methods.

Define dimensions
Deep Work
Client Project
High Energy
AI Assisted
Step 2

Tag naturally

"Strategic Planning + Deep Focus + High Energy"

Simply add tags as you start tasks. No complex setup—just track what feels natural and relevant.

Tag naturally
Active Timer: 1:23:45
#DeepWork #Strategy #HighFocus
Step 3

See patterns

When do you hit deep flow?

Discover your peak performance hours, optimal work depths, and the conditions that trigger your best work.

See patterns
Deep Work Patterns
Peak hours:9-11 AM
Avg deep block:1.8 hours
Step 4

Evolve

Shape your day around insights

Use your data to design better workflows, protect deep work time, and maximize your cognitive impact.

Evolve
+47%
Increase in deep work ratio

Built for Creative Professionals Who Think for a Living

Multi-dimensional tracking designed for the unique needs of creative knowledge work

Software Developers

35%

Track architectural thinking vs. routine coding vs. debugging marathons. See how GitHub Copilot usage correlates with your deep work patterns.

Product Managers

20%

Distinguish strategic planning from tactical execution. Measure the depth and quality of your decision-making processes and stakeholder interactions.

Researchers & Analysts

25%

Separate deep analysis from data collection. Track how AI research tools complement your critical thinking and insight generation.

Writers & Content Creators

15%

Monitor first-draft creativity vs. editing marathons. Balance AI writing assistance with original thought development.

Consultants & Creative Professionals

5%

Quantify the intellectual value you bring to client engagements. Prove creative contribution beyond billable hours.

Get Early Access to Your Deep Work Dashboard

Beta Access Benefits:

Beta access to the deep work dashboard
Special pricing for early adopters
Your feedback shapes our features
Deep work guides and templates
Connect with other beta users

Beta Program:

• Currently accepting beta users
• Limited spots available
• Help us build the right features

Have questions? Reach out to us directly at contact@timecraft.io

We believe your best work happens in depth, not in fragments. tssr reveals the hidden patterns in your workday, helping you protect what matters: your ability to think deeply, create meaningfully, and craft work that matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional trackers count activity or hours. tssr measures cognitive engagement. It's the difference between knowing you walked 10,000 steps vs. knowing you climbed Mount Everest. We track the intellectual mountain climbing of your workday.

Designed by deep work practitioners, for deep work practitioners. Quick captures during breaks, not interruptions during flow. The system adapts to your rhythm, not the other way around. Start simple, add complexity as you see value.

Privacy-first design with local data storage options. No surveillance features - this is for self-improvement, not workplace monitoring. You own your data, export it anytime, and choose what insights to share with teams.

We track your work patterns through app usage monitoring, time analysis, and optional self-assessment tags. The goal is to help you understand your work habits better.

If tssr helps you find more time for focused work and better understand your productivity patterns, it can pay for itself through improved work quality and efficiency.

API integrations with ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other tools provide usage analytics. We track patterns, not content. You see when and how much you're using AI, helping you maintain cognitive balance without compromising privacy.