# Explain This > [!tip] Instant Help, Anywhere > Look for the "Explain this" buttons throughout MakeTimeFlow to get instant, contextual help without leaving your workflow. ## What is "Explain This"? The "Explain this" feature provides **instant, in-context explanations** of MakeTimeFlow's concepts and features. Instead of searching through documentation, you get the right information exactly when you need it. ### How to Use It 1. **Look for the buttons**: Small "Explain this" buttons appear next to key concepts 2. **Click to learn**: A modal opens with relevant information 3. **Stay in flow**: No need to leave the page or lose your place 4. **Give feedback**: Use the thumbs up/down to help us improve explanations ## Key Concepts Quick Reference ### 🎯 Goals (Success Stories) **TLDR**: Vivid, narrative goals written from your future successful self. Rather than dry bullet points, write your goals as stories from the perspective of having already succeeded. This narrative approach makes goals more motivating and memorable across 5-year visions, quarterly goals, and weekly focuses. **Example**: "I just finished presenting to the board, and they loved how our team delivered the project ahead of schedule..." [[Getting Started with Goals|Learn more about Goals →]] ### 🎯 Smart Bets **TLDR**: 4-week experiments to test strategic approaches to your goals. Instead of tracking KPIs forever, Smart Bets are bounded experiments inspired by Cal Newport's deliberate practice philosophy. You form a hypothesis, test it for 4 weeks, then learn from the results. **Example**: "I bet that 2 hours of morning deep work will increase my project completion rate by 30%" [[Smart Bets|Learn more about Smart Bets →]] ### 🧪 Personal Experiments **TLDR**: 1-2 week sprints to discover which habits actually work for you. Rather than forcing permanent habits, Personal Experiments use Agile-inspired sprints to rapidly test daily practices. Quick trials, fast feedback, and permission to pivot. **Example**: "Testing if 10 minutes of morning journaling clarifies my thinking" [[Personal Experiments|Learn more about Personal Experiments →]] ### 🔄 Rituals **TLDR**: Structured routines that bookend your days and weeks for consistency. Rituals create momentum and reduce decision fatigue by establishing clear practices for starting your day (Begin Well), ending it (Shutdown), resetting mid-day (Going Well), and planning your week (WRAP). **Example**: Morning ritual includes reviewing daily highlight, checking calendar, and setting focus intention. [[Review Rhythm|Learn more about Rituals →]] ### 🎯 Focus Mode **TLDR**: Your daily command central for deep work and task management. A single workspace where you select your daily highlight, manage tasks in Today/Next/Later buckets, and track focus time. Designed to minimize distractions and maximize deep work. [[Focus Mode|Learn more about Focus Mode →]] ### 🌱 Flourishing Map **TLDR**: Your holistic dashboard tracking wellbeing across six life dimensions. Based on positive psychology research, the Flourishing Map visualizes your progress in Achievement, Engagement, Relationships, Physical Health, Meaning, and Positive Emotions. [[Flourishing Map|Learn more about the Flourishing Map →]] ## Why This Approach Works > [!info] Learning in Context > Research shows we retain information better when we learn it in the context where we'll use it. That's why "Explain this" delivers help right where you need it. ### Benefits of Contextual Help - **No context switching**: Stay focused on your task - **Just-in-time learning**: Get information when you need it - **Progressive disclosure**: Learn features as you discover them - **Reduced cognitive load**: No need to remember everything upfront ## Features of the Help System ### 🚀 Instant Loading Help content preloads in the background, so clicking "Explain this" gives you instant access with no waiting. ### 📚 Rich Content Explanations include: - Clear definitions and philosophy - Practical examples - Step-by-step instructions - Tips and best practices - Links to deeper resources ### 💬 Feedback Loop Your thumbs up/down reactions help us: - Identify which explanations are most helpful - Improve unclear content - Add missing information - Prioritize documentation updates ## Finding Help ### Where to Look - **Smart Bets & Personal Experiments pages**: Understanding goal types - **Task pages**: Learning about task management features - **Settings pages**: Configuring your workflow - **Planning pages**: Understanding rituals and planning tools ### Other Help Resources - **This help system**: Comprehensive documentation - **Welcome guide**: Getting started with MakeTimeFlow - **Support**: Contact us for personalized help ## Pro Tips > [!success] Make the Most of Explanations > - **Read once, reference anytime**: Explanations are always one click away > - **Start with TLDR**: Get the gist quickly, dive deeper if needed > - **Follow the links**: Related concepts are linked for easy exploration > - **Give feedback**: Your reactions help improve the system --- *The "Explain this" feature embodies our philosophy: powerful tools should be intuitive, and help should be there exactly when you need it.*