AIM

Procrastination is a real danger for anyone trying to get a job done, built the most affected must be office workers. Working with, or on the internet means a lot of distraction, which can negatively impact your results. If you wish to fight procrastination but need a bit of help, AIM might be of interest to you. This tiny Chrome extension will block access to any site you wish, allowing you back on after a certain time passes, or the security password is provided.

First things first, the add-on must be configured. Don't worry, it's not a complicated process, and it doesn't take long. You start by creating a list of sites you want to block. A set of examples like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and LinkedIn is provided. Click on the site name to add it to the list. Jot down the address for any website after that, or move to the next step.

The passphrase is a safe combination for whenever you wish to borrow time on restricted sites. That's right, borrowing time is another mechanic one can exploit. However, self-control is required when it comes to this aspect, as it can easily break your planning. Consider this feature as an emergency kit, or the entire purpose of this extension is defeated.

AIM does not look to completely block access to certain websites. This argument is backed up by the time intervals offered upon activation. One can disable websites for 10 or 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, or 8. These presets cannot be altered, and no new ones can be added.

AIM won't turn one into a sharpshooter of sorts, but it can help with time and work management, as it can keep distracting sites at bay. It's easy to configure and deploy, and it can boost your productivity in no time, unless you begin to sabotage yourself by borrowing too much website time.