Who this is for
Anyone who body-doubles, uses focus timers, or works in sprints but loses the thread of what they actually accomplished. Seeing it written down makes the work real.
The moment this saves you
The timer goes off and you genuinely cannot remember whether you made progress or just opened and closed twelve tabs. You say out loud what the last block actually contained.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
ok that block, I was supposed to write the intro section and I did get the first two paragraphs done which is actually good, but I went down a rabbit hole researching one stat for like twenty minutes and then I checked Slack twice, um, next block I want to finish the intro and start the methods part, I think I focus better if I close Slack so I'll do that.
Focus recap, June 5, 2026
Did
- Wrote the first two paragraphs of the intro
Got derailed by
- A 20-minute research rabbit hole on one stat
- Checked Slack twice
Next block
- Finish the intro
- Start the methods section
Adjustment
- Close Slack before starting
Progress made. The rabbit hole is noted, not a verdict on you.
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to recap a focus block I just finished. From what I say, build a short honest log with these bold sections: **Did** (what I actually completed, as bullets), **Got derailed by** (the distractions or tangents I mention, named plainly without judgment), **Next block** (what I said I want to do next, as bullets), and **Adjustment** (any change I said would help next time, or omit the section if I did not mention one). End with one short italic line that names the real progress and frames the distractions as noted, not a verdict. Use only what I said, never invent tasks or distractions, and never scold me. Output only the log, no preamble.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Now / Next / Not Now
Everything feels equally urgent, so you freeze and do none of it. Say the whole list out loud and let it get forced into three buckets: one thing for Now, a couple for Next, and the rest parked under Not Now. A short card you can start from, not a wall you bounce off.
Time Blindness Recap
You blinked and it's 6pm and you have no idea what happened to the day. Walk through it out loud, in any order. You get a simple timeline of where the hours actually went, so the day stops feeling like a black hole and you see the pattern instead of just feeling behind.
Questions people ask
Questions people with ADHD ask about Focus Session Recap
How do I capture a to-do list by voice so it is actually organized?
Open Contextli, select the Focus Session Recap context, and speak your items in any order. The context groups related items, identifies priorities, and produces a task list you can paste into Slack, Notion, or email. You do not need to sort while speaking; say what comes to mind and let the context handle the structure.
What is the best way to capture tasks and ideas that come up during the day?
The habit that works is immediate capture with zero friction. The Focus Session Recap context lets you speak a to-do list in 10 to 20 seconds and produces a task list. You paste it into Slack, Notion, or email at the next natural pause. Because capturing is fast, you actually do it instead of telling yourself you will remember.
Can I build a to-do list by voice while doing other things?
Yes. With the Focus Session Recap context in Contextli, you can speak a to-do list while cooking, commuting, or doing anything else hands-free. The context formats your spoken list into a task list that is ready when you need it.
How do I avoid losing the things I mean to get to?
Capture them the second they surface. The Focus Session Recap context turns a quick spoken note into a task list in seconds, so nothing lives only in your head. You review and act on it later from Slack, Notion, or email, instead of trusting yourself to remember.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.