How I Automate Focus Modes on macOS Using Calendar Events

In this video, I walk you through how I automate macOS Focus Modes using Apple Calendar, Shortcuts, and the Rules app. After getting a job rejection email late at night that wrecked my sleep, I built a system to protect my mental health by syncing my notifications and focus settings with my daily schedule. ✨ What you’ll learn: • Setting up color-coded calendars for visual clarity • How to create and customize Focus Modes for different parts of your life • How to create Apple Shortcuts to change Focus Modes • Automating Focus Modes based on calendar event titles using the Rules app 🛠️ Tools I use: • Mac Mini – https://amzn.to/3TSm94x • Rules App – https://bit.ly/3TeHm8M • Apple Shortcuts (Built-in on macOS) • Google Calendar – https://calendar.google.com • Akiflow (My Preferred Calendar) – https://bit.ly/4j91DYm 💬 Got questions? Leave a comment below. 🎯 Try the setup? Let me know how it works for you! 📱 Join the Discord:   / discord   ☕ Support me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/anthonygauna ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - The Story Behind This Automation 02:44 - The App I Use For Automating Focus Modes 05:56 - What Is Required For This To Work 07:21 - My Focus Modes 11:03 - Create Your Calendar(s) For Your Focus Modes 12:19 - Create Shortcuts For Each Focus Modes 18:30 - Example of Scheduling Focus Modes in Your Calendar 20:56 - Solving My Mental Health with Nerdy Stuff 21:57 - Join The Community 📲 Connect with me: Instagram:   / _anthonygauna   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_anthonygauna Newsletter: https://anthonygauna.com/newsletter