Step
Name the sprint
Write one specific, doable outcome for the next block. Clear, concrete goals align with goal-setting research and help groups stay on task.
Guide · goal-setting
Intentional study sprints
Use goal-setting and implementation-intention research to turn any Study Spaces room into a repeatable focus ritual. Each sprint starts with a clear outcome, an if-then plan, and a shared commitment.
Name the sprint
Step
Plan the if-then
Add one implementation intention: “If I get stuck, then I’ll ask for a hint or switch to a smaller task.”
Step
Share the commitment
Drop your goal in chat before the timer starts so the room can celebrate completions and support follow-through.
Room setup
Turn the room into a sprint lab
Timer defaults
Pick 25/5 or 50/10 depending on your energy. Shorter blocks help with activation; longer blocks support deep work.
Task cues
Use the Tasks panel to translate goals into 1–3 checkboxes, then mark them complete at the wrap.
Support lane
Pin a help line in chat (“Ask a clarifying question, share resources, or cheer a finish”).
Host checklist
- Open the room and set your timer duration.
- Write one concrete outcome (not a vague theme).
- Add an if-then plan for the most likely blocker.
- Post your goal in chat and start the timer.
- Close with a quick recap and celebrate wins.
FAQ
How long should intentional sprints be?
Start with 25 minutes if activation is hard, or 50 minutes if you already have momentum. Keep the break long enough to reset without losing the thread.
Do we need video on?
No. Social accountability can be as light as a shared goal post in chat. Cameras are optional and host-controlled.
What if we miss our goals?
Treat the wrap as data. Adjust your next sprint by shrinking the goal or refining the if-then plan.