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# Use the Scheduler

> Set up automated weekly schedules so your plans activate and deactivate on their own.

The Weekly Schedule mode lets you create a recurring timetable. Your plan activates and deactivates automatically — no manual action needed.

## Setting Up a Weekly Schedule

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1. In the Plan Wizard, at the Schedule step, choose **Weekly Schedule**
2. You'll see a weekly timeline grid showing Monday through Sunday
3. Click and drag to create time blocks for each day
4. Each block defines when the plan is **active** (blocking)

## Examples

### Work Hours Blocking

Block social media Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM:

* Select Monday through Friday
* Set the time interval to 9:00 – 17:00

### Evening Wind-Down

Block all screens after 10 PM every night:

* Select all seven days
* Set the time interval to 22:00 – 23:59

### Weekend Study Sessions

Block distractions Saturday and Sunday mornings:

* Select Saturday and Sunday
* Set the time interval to 8:00 – 13:00

## Multiple Intervals Per Day

You can add multiple time blocks per day. For example:

* Morning focus: 9:00 – 12:00
* Afternoon focus: 13:00 – 17:00
* This leaves 12:00 – 13:00 free for lunch

## Tips

* **Start with your actual routine.** Match the schedule to when you actually need to focus, not an idealised version.
* **Leave gaps for breaks.** Don't schedule 9 AM to midnight — you need unblocked time too.
* **Combine with protection.** A weekly schedule with Enforced protection is the ultimate "set and forget" setup. It just works, every week, with no way to bypass it.
* **Adjust as needed.** If you find the schedule too aggressive, edit the plan and adjust the time blocks. (Unless you're using Enforced protection — then you'll need to wait for the schedule to end.)