Choose a task management app that aligns with your personal style and preferences.
Focus on finding an app that sucks less and meets your critical needs instead of searching for the perfect app.
Use dedicated capture tools like Drafts or Google Keep to ensure you don't lose important ideas and tasks.
Deep dives
The importance of finding a task management app that works for you
Finding a task management app that suits your needs is crucial for effective productivity. It's important to choose an app that you feel comfortable using and that aligns with your personal style. Simple note apps, like Google Keep or Apple Notes, can work well for those who prefer a straightforward and easy-to-use interface. Other apps, such as Trello or Asana, are more suited for team collaboration and project management. It's essential to consider your specific requirements and preferences when selecting a task management app.
The challenge of finding the perfect task management app
Many people struggle with finding the perfect task management app and end up switching between different apps frequently. However, searching for the ideal app can be counterproductive. Instead, it's helpful to focus on finding an app that sucks less and meets your critical needs. Accepting that no app is perfect and understanding that task management apps require some level of adjustment and learning over time can shift your approach and help you make a more practical and effective choice.
The importance of capturing ideas and tasks
Capturing ideas and tasks is a crucial part of effective task management. Using dedicated capture tools like Drafts or Google Keep can help ensure that you don't lose important thoughts and tasks. These tools offer quick and easy ways to jot down information or ideas on the go and then send them to the appropriate task management app or platform. By immediately capturing your ideas, you can avoid the risk of forgetting them later and ensure that they are properly incorporated into your task management system.
The benefits of starting simple and gradually adapting
Starting with a simple task management app or system and gradually adapting it to your needs can be highly beneficial. It allows you to focus on forming good habits and developing a solid foundation for organization and productivity. By keeping things straightforward and avoiding overly complex apps, you minimize the risk of becoming overwhelmed or spending excessive time configuring systems instead of actually completing tasks. Simple apps like Taskpaper or basic note-taking apps can provide a minimal yet effective starting point for task management.
The significance of personal style and interface preference
When choosing a task management app, considering your personal style and interface preferences is essential. If you dislike the look or feel of an app, chances are you won't enjoy using it or be motivated to interact with it consistently. Pay attention to how you visualize information and what type of interface you find most intuitive and enjoyable. Everyone's preferences and needs are different, so finding an app that aligns with your personal style and enhances your productivity is key.
Have you tried using all sorts of to-do and task-management apps but haven’t found ‘the one’ yet? In this episode, Eric is joined by Brittany Smith, a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to Navigated: Choosing a task-management system with ADHD”. She has a Masters of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of Oregon. Brittany uses geeky pop-culture and cognitive science to help her clients and ADHD Guild members get more done with less stress. Connect with Brittany: In this Episode: How do you do things so that you will be successful no matter which tool you choose? With task-management apps, how do we make these things suck less? How do we choose what task-management app to use? How do we make task-management apps a “less bad” fit for our brains so we make sure we know what we need to do? Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) What’s your personal style? What should we be looking at if we are stuck in task-management-app “hopping”? What is a great app for automating? Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: Honorable Mentions: Did you know: There are built in tasks if you use Google Assistant. (The same principle applies to the Echo!) Discover the ADHD reWired Podcast Family: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin! Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com
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