Willpower isn't a strategy.
Digital distractions cost high-performers hours every day. App-based blockers are easily disabled when temptation strikes.
Notification overwhelm.
Slack, email, social media — each notification fragments your attention and costs 23 minutes to recover focus.
Self-discipline fails.
Willpower is a depletable resource. The apps you installed to block distractions get uninstalled when willpower runs low.
Blockers get bypassed.
App-based blockers run as software you control. When you want to bypass them, you will — because you can.
An environment engineered for deep work.
4+ hours of deep work daily.
When distractions are eliminated at the OS level, deep focus becomes the default — not the exception.
Eliminate context switching.
Stop bouncing between tabs and apps. Your devices become tools for creation, not consumption.
Measurable performance gains.
Our clients report dramatically improved output, clearer thinking, and reduced digital anxiety.
Protection you can't override, by design.
We configure OS-level restrictions that eliminate distractions permanently. No willpower required.
Audit
We analyze your digital workflow, identify distraction sources, and map your ideal focus environment.
Optimize
We configure OS-level restrictions — DNS rules, registry policies, and access controls that you can’t simply toggle off.
Maintain
Your workflow evolves. We adjust restrictions, update blocklists, and refine your environment as needs change.
Two ways to work together.
Whether you need a one-time optimization or ongoing refinement, we'll tailor our approach to your workflow.
Executive Setup
One-time optimization
- Complete distraction audit
- OS-level configuration
- Custom blocklist curation
- Workflow optimization
- Strategy session (1 hour)
- Configuration documentation
Performance Partnership
Ongoing refinement
- Monthly workflow audits
- Priority support access
- Dynamic blocklist updates
- Productivity insights
- Unlimited adjustments
- New device configurations
Pricing discussed during your free executive consultation. Every workflow is different.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about how Protected Mind works for professionals.
Those are apps that run on top of the operating system — and can be uninstalled or bypassed when willpower runs low. We configure protection at the operating system level using registry policies, DNS sinkholes, and local group policies. These settings persist even if you try to disable them in a moment of weakness.
We currently specialize in Windows PCs and laptops, where most knowledge work happens. We configure protection at the deepest system level, which requires hands-on expertise for each operating system. Mac and mobile device support is on our roadmap.
Yes. We set up controlled access windows and approval workflows so you can access anything necessary for work. The key difference is that it requires a deliberate process — eliminating impulsive access while preserving intentional use.
The setup session typically takes 1-2 hours depending on the number of devices and the complexity of your workflow. We handle everything remotely via screen share, walking you through each configuration. You’ll receive complete documentation afterward.
Absolutely not. During the audit phase, we map your entire workflow to ensure every tool, platform, and service you need remains accessible. We only restrict what you identify as distracting — never what’s productive.
Yes. We configure the protection, but we don’t have ongoing access to your devices or browsing history. Your privacy is paramount. Any productivity insights in our Partnership package are generated locally on your device and shared only with you.
Founded by people who couldn't find what they needed.
Our co-founder spent years trying to secure his own family's devices. Every app failed. Every "solution" was bypassed within days by his tech-savvy kids.
So he built his own system: registry-level locks, DNS sinkholes, policy configurations that actually held up against determined teenagers.
Partnered with Luca, who had been researching the negative effects of unrestricted screen time on developing brains, Protected Mind was born from necessity, and has since expanded to help professionals reclaim their focus too.
Luca Stine
Founder, Protected Mind
Ready to reclaim your focus?
Start with a free 15-minute executive consultation. We'll map your distraction landscape and design your solution.
No commitment. No sales pressure. Just answers.