Anytime todos
An anytime todo belongs to a particular day but has no fixed time. It remains visible above the time grid and can be completed when a suitable moment appears.
When does Anytime fit?
- The task should remain visible today.
- A precise time would create unnecessary pressure.
- You want to use an available gap.
- The task does not have to happen before or after a specific appointment.
Examples include sending a short email, watering plants or ordering something.
When is a fixed time more useful?
Add a time if you otherwise keep overlooking the task or it must happen before a fixed event. “Find documents” can become “14:30 Put out documents for the appointment”.
Schedule a todo
Move an existing todo from the inbox onto a day or create one in the Anytime area. A todo with a date and no time becomes an anytime todo. Adding a time gives it a fixed place in the calendar.
Keep the area small enough to scan. These entries are options for today, not a requirement to complete everything.
If a todo remains open, move it, add a time or remove it from the day. Todos explains the full todo overview.
