A time-aware Discord Rich Presence that mirrors my daily routine
My first real-world Python project after completing MIT 6.100L (Introduction to Computer Science and Programming).
i follow a strict daily routine (study blocks, guitar practice, gym, rest), and i had a fight with my girl so i thoguht to make this for her
since we already communicate on discord, i decided to use Discord Rich Presence as a passive, always-available signal of:
- what I’m currently doing
- how long this state will last
- what comes next
- Finite State Machine
- Time quantization
- External system constraints
- Human-centric design
- Day rollover handling
Current Time to Mode Selector (state machine) to Time Remaining Calculation to Discord Rich Presence Update
The program runs continuously and updates only when it is safe and meaningful.
- Deep Focus 🚀 (study)
- Guitar Practice 🎸
- Mission Mode: Growth 🧠
- Chill Time 🍿
- Gym 🏋️♂️
- Unwind & Reset 🌙
- Sleep 💤
Each mode includes:
- a clear label
- a description
- an end time
- a countdown to the next state
The countdown and mode transitions are driven entirely by local time logic.
No messages, bots, or manual updates are involved.
Focused study block with a live countdown to the next activity.
Automatically switches when the time window changes.
Long deep-work sessions with accurate remaining time display.
- Python 3
pypresence(Discord Rich Presence)- Standard library only (
datetime,time,math)
No frameworks. No databases. No web servers.
- Beginners learning Python through real projects
- Developers exploring Discord Rich Presence
- Anyone interested in automation and productivity systems
- Students learning state machines and time-based logic
- Real systems are more about state and timing than syntax
- External systems don’t always reflect updates instantly
- Designing for human reassurance changes technical decisions
- Handling time correctly is harder than it looks
- Small, useful tools teach more than large demo projects
🕯️ final Note this project is not about productivity or automation alone.
its about using code to reduce unnecessary worry, improve clarity, and make daily life a little calmer for both myself and the people close to me.
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