From the course: Time Management Tips

How to stop ignoring recurring reminder

From the course: Time Management Tips

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How to stop ignoring recurring reminder

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- Do you have a recurring reminder that pops up on your phone or computer but you keep ignoring it? Something helpful like write in your journal, or drink more water, or watch another video course. Reminders like these serve a powerful purpose. So how can you reclaim that power if you've fallen into the habit of ignoring them? First when a reminder pops up that you've been ignoring check your motivation. Is this task still meaningful to you? Sometimes we make commitments in a moment of excitement and then loose that motivation later. If you're not motivated anymore ask why. Ask if you're willing to give it another try, and if so recommit. But if you're not committed it's okay to remove the reminder. What you don't want is to feel guilty about not doing something you're not committed to. Or to get in the habit of ignoring your calendar. Next, if you're still committed then reevaluate the kind of reminder that you're receiving. Did you just create a task reminder when a calendar appointment would have been better? Sometimes we don't follow through, because we're not giving ourselves enough time to follow through. Remember if a task takes 15 minutes or more it belongs on the calendar. Also consider using different sound effects for recurring reminders. This may help you better pay attention when they occur. And last, consider the frequency. Maybe you need to be reminded less often. Maybe you need to create a structure that feels random. For example, rather than a weekly reminder on Tuesday you do it every four days, or every five days. Recurring reminders can help you grow and take action. Just be sure to use them in a productive way.

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