ADHD

Just started with using Lunatask to automate a lot of the daily stuff I have to remember. Still learning what the app is fully capable of, but it’s pretty awesome.

It is an E2E encrypted, cross-platform, todo/product management app built with ADHD brains in mind. The creator has also expressed some willingness to open source in the future, but there is no guarantees there.

https://lunatask.app/

Python and ansible. I automate everything with these 2

I use Home Assistant to automate a bunch of things, including notifying me when the laundry or dishwasher is done, and setting the do not disturb modes on my personal and work phones, according to my work calendar, and whether I'm on call.

I don't have anything for tasks currently, as I've haven't found anything that works for me. For medication reminders I use MyTherapy, and then I've automated a bunch of stuff on the phone using Tasker. I just downloaded Buzzkill to reign in notifications from instant messengers. Nothing riles me up more than someone sending 3 messages in a row.

great list, definitely will look into some of the tools you mentioned.

I've wanted to set up trello or a similar service for a while now for tasks that don't follow a regular schedule, but so far the initial set up has been daunting.

I use google notes pretty heavily both for its reminders and as a general brain dump platform to record ideas and to-do lists quickly without stopping what I'm doing.

Macrodroid works wonders on android phones, I have mine to mute different app notifications depending where I am, but it can do much more.

IFTTT/Hue takes care of outdoor lights and smart switches for appliances or electronics I only use situationally or on a specific schedule.

What I run into with automations is that I get so excited and focused on the process of setting up a system that I don’t always stop to think about if it’s really going to benefit me. When I found Amazing Marvin, I set up the most bonkers convoluted system and it was an amazing rush, but then when I was done I had no real desire to use it. It’s not really a big deal because I usually just write it off as entertainment, but I do sometimes feel like I’m always on the lookout for the magic app or automation and once I find it my whole life will be smooth sailing.

That said, I have found that the best automations for me are the simplest:

• Home automations - I have some lights set to turn on/off at certain times of day and the shades open in the morning and close in the evening. I got in pretty deep with the home automations at one point because it was fun, but lights/shades are really the only ones I stuck with.

• Tasks - I feel like I’ve tried every app out there, but I’ve been using TickTick for the past 6 months, which is probably at least 3x longer than I’ve lasted with any other app. I like the combination of task/calendar and the visual focus mode, where you just see a big timer and the task you are supposed to be focused on. I have some recurring tasks set up for routines (morning, wrapping up work, etc.) For habits I really like the app Streaks on iOS.

• Reminders - I take more of an “only notify is there is a problem” approach because of how quickly reminders become meaningless to me. I also like to have something visual that I can’t easily dismiss. For example, at one point I had an iOS shortcut that would run at a certain time in the morning to check Streaks to see if I had taken my medication. If I hadn’t it would change my phone wallpaper to something I hated. I also tried out something similar that would keep turning the kitchen light on if I hadn’t taken the garbage out.

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.