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When I was in uni, I had a difficult time studying math. Even though I was good at it, the material was always more boring than the comp sci classes (i.e., major classes). What I found helped the most was sitting someplace nice (think a shaded bench in a park) and reading the textbook aloud for a set period of time (around 20 minute chunks for 1 1/2 hours -- check out the Pomodoro technique).
Even if you find it boring, you know you've put in a consistent amount of effort. A consistent amount of effort will usually get you at least a B-. A consistent amount of effort plus a little extra studying before an exam will get you to a B+. Consistent effort may also make the material more intriguing because you understand it better, and that newly sparked interest may get you an A.
It's important to remember that you don't need to get an A+ in every subject all the time. Chasing a perfect GPA will only lead to burnout, and a 4.0 is not much more meaningful than a 3.8. If anything, a perfect GPA means that you sacrificed personal growth for minimal gains and you don't know how to prioritize work. I say this as someone who sustained a 4.0 for the first half of uni and only earned 1 B per 5 classes a semester for the remainder (otherwise all As).
Enjoy the subjects you like by putting in extra time. Respect the subjects you don't like by putting in consistent amount of less time. Finally, be open to possibly expanding your interests.
These error reports are misleading if you don't know Todoist (which is a great app).
When you type a task, Todoist parses the text and extracts due date, time, priority, etc. from what you've typed. It's quite nice.
I really felt like I was drowning my first pre-req semester. None of the study methods that got me through a poli sci degree were working, and it was super disheartening. I got very lucky that before my next semester our school had a prep/study seminar for free. They really pushed the Pomodoro Technique, which worked wonders for me. Turns out trying to study for a couple of hours straight was a terrible idea - at least for my brain. I would just burn out on the material constantly.
The other thing that really helped me was that it normalized the idea that I am learning this material from bottom up. I do not have the same knowledge base to draw from for sciences that I do humanities - something I didn't realize I relied so heavily upon. Pre-req's are all about building up that base of knowledge - allow yourself to learn, but don't let perfection be the enemy of good.
The biggest challenge since Covid though has been figuring out what information to focus on, just like you. I can only speak from my experience, but for the most part, I rarely read textbooks anymore. The science professors on our campus test almost exclusively off the lecture slides they post online. So, I make a Quizlet set for every test and use their adaptive learning feature, with the lecture slides as a guide. Since I started doing that I consistently score in the 88-92 range on most exams.
seriously. it really works.
You might want to try earplugs if noise is an issue for you. I found they really helped me in the Library when people got chatty.
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You can also try the pomodoro technique if maintaining focus is an issue for you.
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Also something that really helped me (I have ADD) is getting into meditation. This won't be much help for tomorrow, but I have found it helpful generally. Sitting and meditating before studying really helps me to maintain focus (for a while). I got started with Headspace, but there are lots of guided things out there.
Tips for healthy food stuff:
- Go grocery shopping only once a week, with a list. The more often you'll shop the more broke you'll be.
- The same day you set aside for groceries is your food prep day. Prep all your breakfasts and lunches in one day (you can freeze smoothies, you can make overnight oats, veggies with dip, etc), you'll thank yourself all week.
- Make soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, sauces and anything else freezable in twice what you're gonna eat. Freeze half your meal. You'll eventually have built up a frozen food supply that you can thaw or oven-bake when you don't feel like cooking.
Tips for university stuff:
- Have a planner, whether it's on paper or on your phone. Use it regularly. Saves my life daily.
- Try the Pomodoro technique for studying. I have no attention span, it helps me with every boring task I have ahead of me. Pretty sure you can get apps that run a Pomodoro timer for you, too.
- Don't rely on motivation. Don't wait until you're motivated to do something. Routines are more powerful than motivation will ever be.
Take it from someone who's done a lot of writing, including having 4 books published. Five hours is the MAX any creative writer can do in a day before they start turning out crap. And taking a break every 25 minutes is the optimal thing to do. Go search out the Pomodoro Technique.
It's very difficult if you're on your own! You might have more success if you have someone that you're learning with. There is /r/GetMotivatedBuddies for you if you need to find a learning buddy. You could also probably find someone here or in a C#/Javascript-specific subreddit. (If you were learning Python or Perl I'd offer to help you!)
I use a couple of things that help me stay motivated. The main thing I use is https://habitrpg.com/ I have three dailies that I keep on top of. So you could for example have your daily be to read through 2 chapters per day, and another daily to do 1 hour of programming.
I also use https://todoist.com/ for a to-do list. A great alternative is to use a calendar that you can fill in and color whenever you accomplish a task. So for example, I might set a deadline for this Friday to create a script that gets my 10 most recent tweets (set reasonable goals!!). And once I finish it, I'll color in the box for Friday.
They both help you get into a rhythm. So every day you have something to do, you have a reminder to do it, and you feel a bit of a reward for doing it.
It's very important that you have an idea as to how much you're actually accomplishing. Every accomplishment is supposed to feed into the next one. My brain is terrible at realizing that I've done something so without HabitRPG or Todoist, I don't really feel much of a reward for writing a script, reading a chapter, etc. and it's very hard to stay motivated. So if your brain works similar to mine, this should help you.
Oh boy cracks knuckles this is my jaaaaaaaaam. As an aside, I work full time (split between marketing for my university and teaching CW to middle schoolers), in addition to a full course load (in my case, that's 3 classes- MFA program), and volunteer (running the school's annual poetry festival).
So, I do a mix of paper and electronic: in class, I write all my notes out by hand in the same notebook, along with drafts of what I'm working on. This makes it easy for me to flip to say a poem that was discussed in class, and look at my notes on it while working on something else.
I also have a basic, self-designed planner that I write in by hand (1 page/day, two columns- one for time, one for commitments, with space for goals or reminders for each day). At the start of every week, I go through anything I've put into iCal on my phone, and block it into the week, along with my 'steadies' (class, teaching, meetings). At this time, I also check in with ToDoist and make sure that's up to date (I use TD to keep track of assignments, as well as project or thesis check-ins e.g. send out invitations to the Festival, send recent pages to thesis adviser). I also keep track of exercise in this planner (and my runs through the Strava app)-- while not technically school-related, I think having an outlet to burn stress (running, yoga, bouldering) keeps me from losing it.
I also use Evernote to keep track of notes during meetings-- part of this is so that whoever runs the Festival next year will just get a dump of all of my notes attached to specific dates and meetings to work off of, rather than the zip of random emails I was handed.
Hopefully this novel is helpful. Basically, play around and figure out what works for you. Paper is helpful for me because it seems more tangible-- and because my brain tends to work in flow charts but electronic is nice for posterity and because at the end of the day, paper accumulates and causes pile up.
It is supposedly from an old Mark Twain quote - If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.
Idea is to do the hardest/ugliest/biggest thing first, so you know the rest of your day is easier.
I've tried a lot of ToDo and GTD apps before with no success. Most likely my fault :)
Anyway, I've been using Todoist https://todoist.com/ for quite some time and I really like it. It might not be most comprehensible app, but I really like it's simplicity.
To everyone reading, I'd like to clarify some things about OP's post:
The Eisenhower matrix mainly exists because humans often confuse "urgent" tasks with those that are actually "important." This is called the mere-urgency effect, where humans typically choose tasks with a deadline than those without a deadline, regardless of long-term benefits or consequences.
This is where the Eisenhower matrix comes in. The Eisenhower matrix has you clarify whether each task is urgent and/or important.
Urgent tasks are those that have clear deadlines or consequences if you don't do them immediately. Meanwhile, important tasks are those that contribute to your long-term goals. They are usually (but not necessarily!) easy to put off because they have no clear deadlines. Important tasks are different for everyone, so you have to be clear about what is actually important.
Regarding not-urgent, unimportant tasks, the Eisenhower matrix does recommend deleting those tasks, but you have to be careful in managing your work-life balance. Not everyone can work without some leisure time.
P.S. The Eisenhower matrix is only a prioritization/task-management system. If it doesn't work for you, that's fine.
I also recommend reading this Todoist article that goes further than what I said above.
The common sense answer is to give yourself way more time than you think you need.
As others have said, the panic/adrenaline that comes with leaving it to the last minute can help you focus, but this can also backfire badly.
You could try the Ivy Lee method of productivity:
- At the end of each working day, write down the most important tasks you need to accomplish tomorrow. Make sure this list is no longer than six items.
- Prioritize the tasks in order of importance.
- When you start the next day, focus only on the first task until it is completed. Then move on to the next one.
- Keep tackling each item in order on the list until they’re done. If some tasks remain outstanding at the end of the day, move them onto tomorrow’s list (if still relevant).
- Repeat these steps every working day.
If you need something a bit more strict, you could also try the Pomodoro Technique:
- Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on your task – strictly uninterrupted – until the timer goes off. Then take a five-minute break.
- If your mind turns to other tasks during the 25 minutes (e.g. booking tickets, ordering something on Amazon), simply keep a note of it on a list labeled Unplanned & Urgent Activities. You can tend to items on this list during your breaks or even assign them to a 25-min session of their own.
- When the timer sounds, mark an X beside the activity on your to-do list. You’re not allowed to keep going “just a little bit longer”. The Pomodoro is an indivisible unit. There are no halves or quarters. If a Pomodoro is definitively disrupted, it has been rendered void.
There's more to it than that but I'm trying to keep it brief.
Hope that helps!
I use Todoist daily and I don't know where I'd be without it. It's literally changed my life, and helped me transition from a total flake, to a person with an impeccable email-answering record. :)
I schedule tasks by day, but it also lets me set tasks far into the future. It has "human language" support for understanding what I mean when I type in "every 3 days" or "next month." It's like outsourcing the most feeble parts of my brain to a smart robot.
Try the Pomodoro Technique
Stop trying to concentrate for eight hours at time. Just try 25 minutes. Set a timer, quit outlook, quit slack, put your phone out of reach, if you need to, set your hosts file to make problematic sites direct to 127.0.0.1
I have been using [Todoist](todoist.com) for the past few years and I wouldn't have been able to keep up with all of my work without it. You can set due dates, reminders, labels, sync it with your calendar, and organize everything by class (project) or set up filters to only show you what you want to see. The app itself is free but there is a $30/year subscription for the fancy extra features.
I have a few I love! I’ll add more if I think of any.
Groceries For groceries list, recipes and meal planning.
Todoist For reminders, tasks, chores, errands, and basically my place to dump thoughts to be done.
The Pomodoro Technique is what works for me, but you can try an eat the frog approach or time blocking. Keep playing with different things to see what helps you best. Mix and match as well.
Writing in short bursts helps me. I use the pomodoro technique, by setting a 25 minute timer on my phone. https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
Having a few different projects on the go at the same time also helps, so that I have different tasks to switch to all the time.
Filters would be the best solution for you here- one of the things that gives Todoist a leg up over Things3 (Ive used Things3 in the past)
You are correct, anything that is marked as due Today, will show in the Today section. However, you can create a filtered Today view:
today & !subtask
(! before a query means “not”)
You can get more specific with your filters, by project, time, label, etc. Really endless. I’d start by checking out this page on it.
https://todoist.com/help/articles/introduction-to-filters
But my first recommendation above will solve your main issue with subtasks in Today. Then you can favorite that filter and have it at the top for ease of access. Hope that helps!
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Weird title but I’ll just add that ToDoIst (https://todoist.com/) + Fantastical (https://flexibits.com/fantastical)+ Sprintful (https://flexibits.com/fantastical) is my core stack.
Set up meetings for any work calendar or personal calendar, track tasks and assign by dates/work or personal categories, in the most easy to use calendar UX/UI ever.
My favourite is Todoist.
Some key features for my personal use:
- recurring tasks
- GMail and Postbox integration (to add tasks from emails)
- multiple lists: for each project, and support for sub-projects
- labels (I use this for filtering things I can do on mobile while commuting)
- task sharing with other people
Edit: forgot to mention the mobile app, which is key for mobile usage.
I had this worry too when I switched but Todoist does support adding tasks via Siri, just need to say “in Todoist” at the end https://todoist.com/help/articles/using-siri-with-todoist
Where Todoist’s power really comes in is the natural language parsing. Being able to type “Resolve issues with world domination plans next Tuesday at 3pm #deathray @dave @hobbies p1” and have it parse that data into:
- Task: ‘Resolve issues with world domination plans’
- Date: Tuesday
- Reminder: Tuesday at 15:00
- Project: Deathray
- Tags: Hobbies, Dave
- Priority: Urgent
Rather then having to click or tap in the app to fill in the data helps my process. That said, I’m making and closing 40+ tasks on the daily so I know my workflow is overkill for normal day to day.
I’m also on my computer 10h a day and have a shortcut when I type control+command, the quick task window pops up and I can make my tasks from anywhere. Super handy.
Dudette the biggest thing you can do is figure out an organization system to track your commitments and things need to do.
This was the one thing that turned me from someone who would regularly forget things and commitments to being able to take on and follow through with a LOT without needing to remember very much.
The system I use is Getting Things Done and I implemented it in Todoist, they have a guide: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/getting-things-done
The other thing is learn to do all your readings BEFORE class so that the lecture is an opportunity for you to fill in any gaps in your understanding and ask questions. If you do this consistently, you will never need to cram for exams.
Sure. Here is an example: #work & /current
This would give you all tasks in the "current" section of the "work" project. Here's some more detail.
https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking
A guide for blocking.
Probably best to get some buy-in from your supervisor.
Letting them know you're trying to get more done and keeping them in the loop as to how you plan to implement blocking will go a long ways.
As of a few days ago you no longer need to do the URL thing to create a template. You can now directly duplicate a project from within the app or on the web. Duplicate a Project
Hey Jeffrey, I'm Hugo and I work at Todoist. I'm the person you're pissed at, as I ran the Templates project :/
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*I've reached out by DM on Twitter, but for transparency I'd like to share this here as well*:
Just saw this thread. First off, I’m very sorry if you feel harmed by the new website. I understand your reasons. I meant to reach out before the holiday season but didn't. I'm sorry about that.
I'm getting in touch to provide more context. Maybe we could do a nice collaboration of some sort to give props to your project, as it deserves?
We created the new template gallery as part of a strategy I had in mind for a while. The goal is to improve the experience with Todoist, help people get more value out of it. We want to help users kickstart projects more easily.
- First part of the plan is the gallery. It's a natural evolution of our service. Props to you for hosting some great templates.
- Some ideas for the future are to customize onboarding with templates, try to improve them in the product (no promises!), etc. I feel it can become an important part of the value proposition.
We've built about 50 templates from the ground up. We are now welcoming suggestions from users, adding more. We've even co-authored a few templates, e.g. with Buffer (we plan to do more of this).
I believe we share our goal to help people that use Todoist. And so, if you’re interested, we’d love to have you contribute and help out.
→ What I'd like to offer you is a way to cross-promote todotemplates.com from the gallery by letting you author templates on todoist.com/templates and linking to your site. I'm sure there are many high quality templates you've curated that would already fit nicely.
How does that sound?
Cheers,
Take a look at Asana. I never really got the team on board, so I don't use it anymore at this point, but it seems really good at managing projects, customers, priority, assigned person, etc.
I'm using Todoist now. It doesn't have anywhere near what Asana does in terms of feature set, but I wanted something a little simpler for managing just my own stuff. Outlook integration is excellent.
Hello,
Could you please check if you have any firewall blocking some requests or whether a restart of the app helps? For further assistance, please submit a ticket at https://todoist.com/contact :)
Oh man, me too! If even 10 minutes... But I really have to finish my Master's, ugh!!! I think we have to slowly (?) build a routine. But I'm interested in other experiences, hope people will share here.
My plan: I'll use the pomodoro method (https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique) and for the first week I promise myself to do an absolute minimum of one 25 min sprint, even if that's ridiculously little (but more than 10 minutes, so yay). Then maybe next week minimum of 2 sprints and so on? I guess ideally I would like to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours a day so if I manage to increase week by week I could reach that goal in about 2 months. Starting now, I'll post this evening how I did.
Okay, as with any yuge project, you need to break it down to manageable bits. Wild guess, you are probably not going to start a fashion brand before the end of the year. But what are the steps to getting there? List the big goals to get there, and then break those down into do-able steps. After all that typing (if you do it on the computer, it's easier to add more stuff later) you might even feel like doing something. If not, it's a guide.
Apart from that, my best tip is the same as for exercise, cleaning, or getting any work done - just do five minutes. And then if you really hate it you can stop. But quite often you'll get into it and do more. Fancy version of that is called the pomodoro technique. There are lots of other writings about motivation, but these two strategies of breaking it down and then starting a little bit have taken me a long, long way.
(for those unaware of the "every" vs "every!" option, here's the relevant documentation)
I've noticed it misbehaving at times too
As someone who has a lot of those same issues, ADHD/anxiety/bipolar disorder, and had to withdraw from classes for a couple semesters, I’ve found the Pomodoro Technique to be very effective. You can read about it here https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique.
I study for 25 minutes (or however long you find works best for you) and take a five minute break. I do this three times and then take a 15-30 minute break. Then repeat it over again. So I write out on a piece of paper:
25 (minutes of work) , 5 (break) 25,5 25,5 25,15
25,5 etc.
I set a timer on my phone or watch for 25 minutes and when it goes off I set a timer for 5 minutes. After those five minutes I cross off a line and set a timer for 25 minutes and get back to work. Rinse and repeat. Writing it out helps me see that I’ve worked hard and reinforces the habit.
I had issues with just googling random stuff, going on reddit, or doing anything other than work. I would just meander throughout the day and then have to complete the assignment with no time to spare. But with the pomodoro, I know I have set deadline for doing work, and it’s only 25min. After that I I know I have 5min to do whatever. Hope that made sense and good luck! I’m not expert in this or anything, but feel free to ask anything, vent, just want to talk!
I like ToDoIst for this integration, described here: https://todoist.com/help/articles/use-amazon-alexa-with-todoist
They have a good mobile app and I have it default to the shopping list. On Android I use it as a shopping list widget.
Have you ever tried the pomodoro method? It's named for those tomato shaped kitchen timers. Basically, you're gamifying your productivity - you set a timer for 25 minutes ("a pomodoro") and you set 1 task to complete in that time (if you have a bunch of really short tasks, you can group them). Once the timer is started, it has to go off - no ending the pomodoro early. After each pomodoro, you record what you completed and take a 5 minute break. After 4 pomodoros and their respective breaks (2 hours), you get a 10-15 minute break.
There are plenty of apps for this, and a more comprehensive guide here. I personally am not good at using it every single day, but it is really good to jumpstart me back into productivity when I start to feel unmotivated for long stretches. It's also a good way to organize my time when I have too many things and get paralyzed trying to do them all at once.
I also just typed pomodoro way more times than I ever have before.
You are definitely not alone - good luck OP!
Hello! Just go to Settings >> Integrations or <strong>click here</strong>, go to the bottom of the page and click on "Issue a new API token".
A pop-up should appear, click "Ok", enjoy being logged out everywhere! By the way at the moment Todoist doesn't have 2FA unfortunately.
I think I remember that the amount of tasks in a goal does not influence the amount of karma you get ;) The basic information is on this help page: https://todoist.com/de/help/articles/introduction-to-karma
Just to add my personal thoughts here: Karma is funny at the beginning but as you reach higher levels it looses attraction very fast. When you are working from grand master to enlightened it’s a long way to go 😂
OP, adicionando a isto
Experimenta usar a Técnica Pomodoro e usar essas pausas para alongamentos
Há varios guias completos no youtube e na net em geral de exercicios que malta de escritório pode fazer nas pausas, vê um que gostes e vai fazendo
Bonus: nao sei se sofres com fadiga ocular mas nas pausas, olhar pela janela um bocado para algo distante ajuda bastante, especialmente para quem passa muito tempo ao ecrã
https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
When I was 29, I went back to school for the first time since I was 22. This helped me get through studying again!
- I woke up at 8. Make a coffee. Go for a walk for 30 mins and then come back home.
- Open todoist and write down the day's tasks.
- Then I pick the hardest task, open Dive, match with someone and trying to get the task done before the session ends. I try to make 3 sessions before 12 o'clock.
- Then take a long 1 hour break.
This routine works quite well for me.
Links for tools:
Dive: https://thedive.app/dive
todoist: https://todoist.com
Setting a loud timer on your phone, and putting the phone across the room. The sound (and having to get up to turn it off) will interrupt the endless browsing cycle. The thing is keep walking and moving once you're up! I've got ADHD so sometimes I even leave a sticky with a quick note reminding me what to do next.
|*edit: Working at home, so the Pomodoro Method has helped.
Bite the frog This always helps me with not so fun stuff like that. Just better to get it done first thing in the morning than later in the day. Like ripping off a bandaid
As a long-time Todoist user, you will know that each “year in review” URL is just an iteration of the year. So you can go back to the first “year in review” back in 2016 by just changing the end of the URL.
If you check the 2020 URL, it’s inaccessible at present. Will likely change in the next couple of days I would think.
Todoist is a great option. I’ve been using it for a few years. It’s flexible and allows you to setup a GTD really easily.
It doesn’t have built in Pomodoro support but personally I like tracking Pomodoro in my notepad as I work.
Hope it helps.
Just copy what other sites do.
Here’s a common example of an app that has both a free version and different tiers of paid licensing: https://todoist.com/pricing
Everything is on one page, with the differences between the versions clearly demarcated. No clicking or logins or anything to figure out what “pro” or “enterprise” get you.
I think Todoist would be the better option for you considering how much time you spend on a Windows PC vs. an iPhone. Things 3 is Apple only, and while you can "mail to things", in my experience that's not always the easiest way to set reminders. I do prefer the way Things 3 looks over Todoist, though.
Todoist has great integration with Google Calendar, too.
https://todoist.com/help/articles/use-google-calendar-with-todoist
According to the documentation !assigned to: others should filter out all tasks assigned to, well, others. So I'm pretty sure the part that's not working is "steph".
>The collaborator can be identified by:
the person’s email
the person’s full name
REALLY like this. Thanks. I tend to treat my workday as “here are the 27 things I need to get done.” I can see how a few P1 tasks at a time can make it manageable. And the first set you do can be an Eat the Frog set.
I wonder whether anyone has given https://todoist.com/integrations/apps/vcrecur a chance? This is a relatively new integration that seems to aim exactly at solving this problem, it could be a good solution as long as there is nothing directly within the product :-)
There is no limit:.https://todoist.com/help/articles/todoists-limits-for-tasks,-projects,-files-and-more
But competed tasks aren't included in the backup. In worst case scenario all tasks that got marked as competed 21 days ago are lost: https://todoist.com/help/articles/backups
Start the day with a task list and then break the day down by hour and allocate tasks. Helps you not spend too long on one thing so you’ll be more productive with it. Basically the Pomodoro Technique but I’m not as strict with it.
I don't know why you think laptops are inefficient. Maybe it has way too many distractions ?
I use a pomodoro timer. (Many apps available in play store.) https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
I'd like to add one point: When I moved from paper-based lists to digital solutions my life improved so much.
No more restructuring, you get alerts, you can easily reprioritize, add new tasks on the fly and still get the dopamine rush from checking it off the list.
Not an ad, just for someone looking to start: todoist.com is free and great. I have been on the paid plan for about 2 years now and it's worth every penny for me.
As an aside: it doesn't work for everyone. My wife used it for her bachelors thesis and stopped right after it, digital lists just weren't her thing. So don't stress if it doesn't magically fix all your problems, you'll find a way!
That sounds great! Whatever works for YOU is what you want to try.
For tidying up and cleaning house, set a timer for 15 minutes and work, work, work for 15 minutes. Then give yourself a break. Do this repeatedly, and you'll see how much work you can get done in 15 minutes and also learn to love the way it makes you feel. (More details at https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique.))
I use a “view all” filter, discussed here. I also set up a recurring weekly task for Sundays at noon to review the “view all” filter. This filter isn’t perfect as it does look messy, but it gets the job done.
That’s awful. I’m so sorry. So frustrating when the system limits us from the care it’s intended to provide. Here’s hoping that you have a good dopamine day soon and you’re able to eat that frog. All my best.
I feel you about the 100 different things! The responses here are awesome- journaling has helped me so much- I can make task lists, process my thoughts, whatever. Going to the doctor-Seeing someone who is licensed is the only way to go- don’t diagnose yourself. A licensed clinical therapist would be great also!There are many methods of productivity that are helpful like BuJo, visual timers ⏲ and the pomodoro method. Todoist is helpful for narrowing down what could be helpful for you- you can adapt what you need. There is no one size fits all fix it, and that might be why you feel afraid, which is understandable. Other way to to look at it is it’s a matter of time (and certainly energy) to find what works for you. R/ADHD (on mobile) is great and supportive, even if you suspect it at the moment; asking questions is important. You will be okay. It might not feel like it, but if you have physical and mental care, you’re on the right path. Ps a big thing that has helped me is to not beat yourself up if every single thing you want to do is not done- celebrate the “ small” victories as well. Everything that everyone does (regardless of neurological status? Can’t find the word for that rn) to be productive is an achievement. ☀️have a great day today
For figuring out the best system for you, I encourage you to take this quiz that ToDoist put out. I found it super helpful for setting up a system that addresses each person's obstacles to productivity. https://todoist.com/productivity-methods
I agree with u/enjolrs as well that Toggl is a super useful tool for tracking your actual time of completing tasks, especially if you have a job where you need to complete your timesheet based on different projects/bill codes.
Try the Pomodoro technique. It allows you to have plenty of breaks while the time you spend will be in complete focus. https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
I personally use it for the tasks I like the least. You can go through them easilly, because instead of brute forcing them for hours, all you have to do is to focus for 25 minutes at a time and then take a short 5 min break, rince and repeat.
Hope this helps 🙂
Have you tried the Pomodoro technique to help you focus? https://today.duke.edu/2020/08/formula-better-manage-your-time
I highly recommend not using your 5 min break for video games, as we all know how that turns out. What helped me when I was unemployed was setting a specific goal each day on the amount of jobs I would apply for, and THEN launch Rimworld or w/e. Don't beat yourself up too much for slipping up either, just get right back on the job train.
If your phone is a big distraction I would recommend turning it off or putting it in another room. That will at least make it harder for it to distract you. I would also recommend you try the Pomodoro Technique. Basically you only study for ~25 minutes at a time and then take a 5 minute break. This really works for me!
The beta of the new Mac app is a lot more stable/reliable than the production one. The latter has been plagued with issues over heavy CPU usage etc.
You can get the beta here...
Try the Pomodoro Technique. I've found that it helps tremendously when I'm working on coding projects and difficult math problems. Without it, I've spent upwards of 6 hours straight on problems. If I would've just taken a small 15-minute break, I would've come back to the problem and would've been able to solve it more quickly and efficiently. In the end, your tired mind takes longer to process and retain the information while also making you feel mentally exhausted. You give your mind a break and you don't feel like shit after completing the work.
TL;DR: Take breaks. You're probably spending way too much time brute forcing the material instead of letting your mind and body rest.
https://todoist.com/help/articles/how-to-use-todoist-for-google-assistant here you go! Looking forward to hearing your feedback.
Thanks for the additional thoughts on Outlook, the flags are certainly something to think about 🤔
I have some suggestions:
Todoist
This is like the one app that I've more consistently have used than other ones. I like it because it easy to add stuff in without pressing a bunch of button/selecting a bunch of options- just straight to the point.
-You can add subtasks (crucial for multi-step tasks)
-Each task or subtask can be set with multiple reminders (1 day before, 30 min before, etc)
-Each task or subtask you add can be set with a priority level and assigned a project (for easier categorization) or label (like hashtags in a sense)
- It links up with your calenders. (I use google calender but I have all my calenders linked together)
-Widgets for todist is helpful so that first thing you look at on your phone is your reminders/tasks
I have an iWatch which I highly reccomend because it helps with getting the reminders as well.
Work your way up to autopay
Once you have input all your bills and set them as reoccuring. Total the amount you are expected to pay every month and then double that (or less but this would allow plenty of cushion room for unexpected price hikes or emergencies). That's your savings goal. Once you hit that savings goal. Make a checking account just for bills and put that money in there. Set all your bills to autopay. Replenish account to the target number the orginial amount you had in there everymonth when you get paid. So now all you have to keep track of is putting money in there every month and you can easily review all the bills that have come out of there. This checking account is for BILLS only. Other spending should be in a different account.
Autopay makes things imensely easier- but you may need to do some long-term planning to get there.
I guess you're competing with software like https://todoist.com/
Gut feeling when landing on your site was that it was incomplete, would likely have less features than software I currently use, and is likely a very small team or single person, so updates and new features will be slower.
Having to migrate to a new software can be painful, so it needs to be worthwhile. Even if I wasn't already using todo software, your landing page unfortunately meant I didn't get any answers to the following questions, and made me bounce in less than a few seconds:
- Why should I use it over other todo software
- What is included to make it easy to migrate from other todo software
- Is anyone else using it and can vouch for it (reviews, testimonials, etc)
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Good luck with the project, I hope my feedback does not come across harsh, and that it is useful to you.
- The cap is 300 tasks per project: https://todoist.com/pricing
- With that many tasks there’s got to be at least a few categories of items you can split off into other projects.
- I’d look at creating a filter to show you old tasks to see if there’s stuff that can be deleted. Mine looks like this: “created before: -90 & !recurring &!#ReadingList” but you may want to adjust the timeframe.
I felt this to my core. I’m so sorry, friend. Try to concentrate on one task at a time. Set an alarm for just 10 minutes. Work hard at just that task, until the alarms sounds. Then, you take a short break. Rinse and repeat. It’s a helpful technique(mine was the brief version) see link below: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
Best to you. Give the effort, I know you have. Get some good rest. I take magnesium glycinate before bed and it’s beautiful thing. Works great to get you sleepy.
I've been on 40mg and 20mg of Vyvanse and stopped both suddenly (forgetting to refill them on time) and I haven't had any withdrawl or side effects from it, personally.
I'm in college and I use headphones with instrumental music to help me focus on stuff, especially when I have lots of reading to do. Also, timers and alarms on my phone to help keep my time blindness in check, so I remember to stretch, eat, take a quick break. You could also try the pomodoro technique. I watched a youtube video a couple months ago by a physician talking about ADHD and he said glucose helps ADHD mind focus and retian information better, so sitting gatorade or juice while you work is helpful. I've been calling it my study juice XD
Could you see your doctor before your medication runs out and wait to fill the prescription until the day is right? I live in Canada where the laws are pretty restrictive around how early you can refill stimulants, but I usually see my doctor whenever is easiest for me, then just hold on to the prescription or leave it on record at my pharmacy until I need to refill it.
You could use labels. Get a few labels 'Morning', 'Afternoon' and 'Evening'. Then you can type '@Morning' in the task to get it labeled Morning.
It's a bit long for a screenshot, but here's my personal link: https://todoist.com/review/2019/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJqdGkiOiJsZ2NrTXR6RiIsInVpZCI6NDkxODA2MCwieWVhciI6MjAxOX0.JKsnh0nXmdksct3YXLhk-MkUYfK1e07orYxn5QckNQI
I bought my watch explicitly because I wanted something to help manage my brain better. I spent a good number of hours researching and trying out different solutions that effectively unify lists and reminders with the least amount of friction.
You should checkout Todoist. It's the most complete list/reminder/schedule management system I've ever used on any platform and their WatchOS app is actually pretty great! I paid for their premium service so idk what might be missing if you stay on the free version. I believe vibrating reminders is Premium but you could work around that by syncing it to your calendar.
I personally have my top button assigned to Todoist and the bottom one for Google Keep.
First, note that Todoist offers a 50% discount for nonprofits, so keep that in mind when considering the price. Wunderlist is completely free, but I'm not sure how long it will last since the Microsoft acquisition since Microsoft is pushing their to-do service. I haven't personally used Asana, but I think it's more like Trello than Todoist. I believe that the choice mainly depends on preference. For my personal to-do list, having a checkbox list is ideal. If I was managing a big project with a team, and the order was more complex than just completing a series of tasks, something like Trello might be better.
If your nonprofit would be benefited by having a checkbox list, then I think Todoist premium might be a worthwhile investment. Due to the nonprofit discount, I believe that the $30 a year price per person is very reasonable, especially if you're already paying for other online services for your nonprofit. The added features to premium can be very helpful. The premium page on their website shows the full list of the extra features you get with premium, and here is a list of the features I personally use the most:
- Reminders (useful for remembering to do important things)
- Daily backups (to restore a project if something goes wrong)
- Themes (not really necessary, just nice)
- View of all completed tasks
- Task duplication (useful for adding multiple similar weeks of school assignments)
- Notes and attachments (useful for remembering extra details about a task)
I've been going back and forth recently and all comments, labels, forwarded emails, etc are all there. you can't add new ones, but nothing is deleted!
if you'd like, you can use my referral link to try it out :)
Try deleting the cookies and then visit the base site and see if that helps? Also try launching Chrome without extensions to see if something is hosing it up.
Not convenient, but you can access almost everything via the todoist API. Getting filters is easy, even for non programmers: https://developer.todoist.com/sync/v7/?shell#read-resources
Get your API token (web todoist interface -> settings -> integrations -> api-token)
note: never share this token, always replace it when posting code online (its like your password)
open a commandline on your pc:
win10: searchbar: cmd (or win-key+R type "cmd")
linux/mac: terminal
curl https://todoist.com/api/v7/sync -d token=PASTE-YOUR-API-TOKEN -d sync_token='*' -d resource_types='["filters"]'
enter
Result looks like this:
{"name":"Priorit\u00e4t 1","color":6,"item_order":3,"is_favorite":0,"query":"priority 1","is_deleted":0,"id":8915999},{"name":"Priorit\u00e4t 2","color":6,"item_order":4,"is_favorite":0,"query":"priority 2","is_deleted":0,"id":8916000},{"name":"Priorit\u00e4t 3","color":6,"item_order":5,"is_favorite":0,"query":"priority 3","is_deleted":0,"id":8916001},
I know this is 2 months old, but there's literally a comment from TickTick Team explaining the whole situation.
What's even funnier is the fact, that Todoist uses AWS as well and their Privacy policy is the same. Read here: https://todoist.com/security. Choosing between TickTick and Todoist because of privacy and security is stupid. It's the same.
I also don't know why Appest Limited is a shady company. Because it is based in Honkong? Because there's nothing shady about them and you can see outgoing connections even in your browser. All requests are basically from Google Analytics, Amazon CloudFront and TickTick API. Todoist have the same requests + MaxCDN servers on top of it.
It's the same with Android app.
Being privacy and security wise is great, but being biased and xenophobic isn't really healthy.
I have 3 months of Todoist left, I also use Any.do, so I am not on neither side, but your argument wasn't factual, so that's why I decided to comment.
You're looking for Todoist. The free version is pretty powerful and the Premium version is only $28.99/year.
> Separate tasks by 'project',
The platform is built around Projects, and multiple Labels can be added to tasks in the Premium version.
> Task hierarchy (...at least 2 levels of hierarchy would be optimal; thing project > sub-project > tasks)
It can do sub-projects and sub-tasks down to four levels each.
> Be able to create a project template or copy another project entirely
Templates are available in the Premium version.
> Due dates on some tasks, but not mandatory due dates on all tasks
Due dates can be added, but aren't necessary.
> Windows, Linux (Ubuntu) and Android support. An android app + browser solution is acceptable, but less desirable.
Todoist has by far the widest-ranging support (across every platform) and most consistent experience for a task management app I've seen.
> Additionally, I'd love the ability to set some tasks as 'sequential' (can only be done after the previous one is done) and others to be 'parallel', and for the manager to have a 'dashboard' where only tasks that can be done is shown.
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one but you can probably mess around with ordering and using sub-tasks to get this effect.
Gotcha. The Todoist system actually has a bunch of ways you can integrate your tasks with your calendar app, or vice versa (Calendar appointments to your Todoist list). Check out the integration page for options at https://todoist.com/integrations
For example, they recently released a two-way sync with Google Calendar. I haven't done it yet, but it's worth checking out.
And one last note... I've been working on a time-tracking system built on top of Todoist which allows me to attach time estimates to my todoist tasks (via labels). I'm currently "dog-fooding" it, but it's coming along better than I expected. If you're interested... I can put it into beta and release for public use if it'll help enough folks. Just drop me a line and let me know.
I received an email about it earlier for beta. You have to set it up through the integrations.
- Open the Todoist web app (https://todoist.com/) and go to Settings → Integrations tab (on the far right).
- Click Connect next to Google Calendar.
- Follow the instructions to authorize and set up the connection.
Following these instructions it has worked for me.
best app i found for this stuff is Todoist
if you're into Getting Things Done they've got an example workflow of how to set it up
my policy is: never waste a second of your life carrying around easily-externalizable daily detritus in your brain when you can be using it to generate cool ideas instead
I'm becoming a bigger and bigger fan of ToDoist
The free version of the product is good for many quick lists and tasks, and has some basic integrations with other services as well which is helpful. For me, the paid version along with Evernote are now running my work life and have become the cybernetic half of my brain to track deadlines.
Totally worth the look if you need an app for tracking and planning things.
I would try suggesting this in the Todoist Firefox help forum, or searching for a workaround there. They have support staff there, but I don't think anyone from Todoist actually looks at the subreddit.
I did this using Google Calendar. I created a new calendar called "Pebble Tasks" that I use to show recurring alerts on my Pebble Timeline. For example I wanted my watch to buzz at 4:30 when it's time to leave the office, so I just created a Monday-Friday recurring meeting that lasts from 0 minutes and has a reminder of 0 minutes. My watch buzzes at 4:30 every day, but only once (a Pebble Alarm needs to be dismissed, plus it can't be managed from the web or my phone).
It also displays in my Timeline so I can see things coming up. And since it's in a separate calendar than my "main" calendar, it's not shared with anybody.
For one off reminders, I started using Todoist, which can sync straight to Google Calendar and in turn to my Timeline. I can say "Ok Google, take a note grab bananas at 8pm" and it gets added as a calendar appointment (on a Todoist Google Calendar) which syncs up to my Timeline.
It took a bit of setup, but it works pretty well.
I use Todoist . It has apps on every platform, plus the web. You can use to implement GTD workflow. Here's the help page on that. I like the fact that it has both projects and labels as different concepts. The Android app is pretty simple and fun to use. You can just swipe left to mark a task as done
Todoist has native bi-directional Gcal integration. Check out this link https://todoist.com/help/articles/use-google-calendar-with-todoist.
Idk if it offers everything you need but it’s a solid starting point.
Look into the GTD Methodology if you're a constant note taker, bullet point scribbler, reminder setter, etc. It might help you get organized a bit and get a handle on your constant stream of data points you're creating all day and need to manage.
I linked to a Todoist, but there are some great apps out there that work well with GTD workflows. If you're a Mac guy and while this is a thread about free software, I can't recommend OmniFocus enough. It's geared towards a more "pro" user, but as a business owner/entrepreneur that could be really anyone here making/managing any sizable business venture. I've been using it for years and it's transformed how I manage everything from my simple tasks to my more advanced projects. I even run my personal tasks/projects through the app. The only downside is it's macOS/iOS-only and the "hefty" $99/yr subscription plan (though I feel like I've made that back in time/effort easily with all its features and automation/integrations).
ADHD in women is VERY different than with men. Not the popular symptoms at all. My wife is INSANELY functional. She got THAT good at masking the ED. I on the other hand have awful ED but the motional side I'm fucking master at it whilst she sucks :D
Meds should touch your ED directly. They go directly at your capability to 'deal with/act on'.
I know of two types of meds (talking active substances) (there might be more) Have you tried the different types? (Vyvanse works great for me) You adjusted your doses with your therapist yet? You can ultimately try and doubling the dose ONE SINGLE DAY to see if it's more impactful.
Try this: Drink an insane amount of coffe. Like 3/4 espressos (yes has to be espressos) If you can get more done then meds SHOULD work and may require trying different types / higher dosages.
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Outside of this, it's all about what else in your life may be sucking up your executive function. I got a wife and 2 kids (3 since two months ago) a year and a half ago.
That completely sucked up all my executive capacity. I couldn't work. Couldn't do house stuff. Kids and wife related tasks sucked up all of it. That's how I got diagnosed :D
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Experiment. Dare. Make your life about making it easier to do things at every little action. even getting an electric toothbrush so you don't have the hassle to use your arm to brush your teeth. The easier life is to do, the less resistance to do things, the easier to get things done.
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OH OH OH! USE POMODOROS
Me too. Take the worst thing or biggest thing and do it first. Followed by the next. You have to start and prioritise the big vs the small. It’s tough. But doable. If you “eat the frog”
The rest is easier. https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog
Todoist supports editing of multiple tasks.
You can select the multiple tasks and then use the schedule feature to manually entry the schedule (e.g. “after 2 week”) which will then be applied to all the selected tasks.
See https://todoist.com/help/articles/select-and-manage-multiple-tasks
I personally like to use Todoist.
You can create projects and other things like labels and filters. But I only use the projects - it's enough for me.
I am seriously thinking of getting the paid version. That's how much I like it. And I very rarely pay for any apps.
It's not mentioned in the changelog of the latest update, so I guess it doesn't exist.
Todoist does support shortcuts, so if the extention does not exist, you could hack together your own.
I really understand you and this year I have the same problems. I'm a queen of procrastination. My studying routine is like a mess. currently in my first and I have this stupid way I do my work. so my friend helped me to make a schedule, but the hardest part was sticking to it. I read about pomodoro technique and it helped me to do everything needed and not get tired in the end of the day. the secret is to give yourself a rest every 20-25 minutes, usually I make some exercises or eat sweets to thank myself, and on more restorative break I usually play videogames, currently enjoying Sorcerer's arena . I hope my advice and pomodoro technique will help you
Here's an excellent overview of the filters options: https://todoist.com/help/articles/introduction-to-filters
I do believe the issue with your current is that instead of "p:" you should be using "#" to indicate a project and to get the dates only for the work project you need to put them in brackets - () - with a line like | in the middle instead of a comma. Sorry I don't know the official names for the symbols but I hope this helps!
It also made me feel hopeless when I read it (also as a student in CUNY). I would say while working with it take mental health breaks between such as using the Pomdoro technique which allows for 5 minutes breaks between every 25 minutes of working so that you can give yourself space to refocus your energy while working with it. Good luck 🍀
I have used a lot of the websites mentioned above and would suggest you look through the upvoted comments thoroughly. However one site / app I haven't seen mentioned is Todoist (yes I know it looks like "ToDoList" but it's not). It's a great productivity tool with a simple interface that helps me manage my time and when assignments / labs are due. Plus they have an app for desktop and mobile that syncs automatically so you can view tasks on all your devices. Would definitely recommend! Here is the link: https://todoist.com/
So it's called the Porodomo technique, I found an article about it here: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
The great thing about it is you can scale it to the amount of time you feel that you need to study. I usually got for about 2-3 hours when I'm not studying for a test, maybe closer to 4-6 depending on how much studying I need to do for an exam.
Some of the free time tracking integrations work fine for simple use cases(toggl&trackingtime). But they required too much additional work on their app/site to be useful for me.
https://todoist.com/integrations
If I'd try it again, I'd look for tools working directly with Google calendar. Information about projects and subtasks would be lost, but it's probably easier to find a good tool
One thing that I love about todoist is that you can make it as simple or as complex as you want. It is a really powerful tool, but you don't need to start using all of the features at once. Over time you'll find your use cases.
I use two main projects in the same account - one for work, and one for personal stuff. I have a couple other projects that I use for organizing things, but not important right now.
Some people like subprojects for the next level of categorization but I prefer tags. But I honestly don't even use tags that much any more. I realized that it wasn't really adding much value to my process. There are a couple tags that I use for integrations just so I know where the task came from.
I really only use priority, date, and "project" (@work or @personal) now.
I have a view that I use to sort by priority then by date. I end up with a view that shows what I need to do today and what order I need to do them in. And I found that that's really all I need most of the time.
I have a combined view that shows both personal and work tasks, and I have favorites for the work and personal projects so I can see the tasks separately.
The absolute most valuable piece of todoist for me is the quick add task functionality. The most important part of the process is getting things out of your head and into an organizer. I open the todoist window, press q and start typing. The inline tag recognition is amazing. I can type up "Call mom tom @personal p2" and that creates a p2 task in the personal project that is due tomorrow. The task isn't to call my mother Tom as it might initially seem 😁.
I also started using the Kanban feature they recently released for work stuff, but that's a story for another post.