I was inspired by another post on here to sit down and automate some stuff. What apps have you used to automate things for you? Get specific what automations or workflows are you working on? And yes I just spent an hour automating things to avoid a different task.
I have a Trello and finally made a daily to do card for work. My reoccurring tasks (things I have to once a week or even every day) now have appropriate repeats set.
I downloaded buzzkill and set up some rules. Namely a certain group chat has a cool down, if my partner messages me it reminds me until I respond (though I’m going to have to retrain my brain not to automatically dismiss the notification). Notifications from my personal email are silenced until end of work day. My lightening tracker app (I work outside a decent bit) alarms when lightening is within five miles and just notifies me at ten miles.
I downloaded routinery and created a morning and end of day routine. Though I’m sick of this subscription bull. I wouldn’t mind trying an app and if I like it paying full one time but the moment there is a subscription you can bet I’m refusing to go pro or upgrade.
I made a paper check list to review everyday for a work task that has multiple steps that I sometimes forget one of due to the loud noise, overwhelmed senses and time crunch that happens when doing said task. It’s weird but I cant necessarily carry my phone or checklist at that part of work so maybe if I just memorize all the steps I will be better.
I have an nfc tag taped to the top of my washer that auto starts a timer when tapped.
I’m a simple guy.
I use Outlook/Teams calendar for my scheduled tasks and it has the added benefit that if someone tries to set a meeting with me during a time slot I already have set, then they see I’m busy and move it to a time when I’m not.
Microsoft planner app is what I use for objectives that have many micro tasks. Its similar to Trello in the way you can set up a kanban board. It comes free with an O365 subscription.
I use my phone alarm and timer to prevent burning all my food and remembering to be on time for things.
I always keep my keys/wallet/phone in the same place so that I don’t lose them.