laurieherault

I already replied to part of this in another message, which I am reposting here:

It makes the task tangible. You will have a much harder time ignoring your tasks if they are physically on your desk. Tearing up the ticket and putting it in a transparent jar adds an extra layer of satisfaction.

You are right, crossing off an item on your to-do list is a form of feedback. But having it on paper and throwing the paper into a transparent jar makes the feedback even stronger. If you look at the first part of my article, modern video games strengthen feedback loops much more than they used to.

As for list indentation, it may work well for many people, but not for me. I deal with very large and complex lists, with many levels. If I use one single indented list, I end up with a task list that is too long to be pleasant or practical to use.

Thank you :)

Bisphenol-free paper does exist, you just need to make sure you are using the right kind.

It makes the task tangible. You will have a much harder time ignoring your tasks if they are physically on your desk. Tearing up the ticket and putting it in a transparent jar adds an extra layer of satisfaction.

I am glad I was able to inspire you. A paper task is even harder to forget than a notification :P

That is exactly the case! It gives me the feeling that my "digital" work becomes "real".

I completely agree with that perspective

I appreciate you caring :)

Very good tip

That is why I use a ticket printer, to make sure I can start fresh every day without having to spend dozens of minutes creating my post-its by hand.

Good tip

Totally agree, the tangible aspect cannot be imitated by anything digital.

Task chunking, task breakdown. I could not find any app for that, and that is exactly why I created my own software, which I hope to release soon.

I am going to create a certification! :P

Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me!

I really like your system!

The type of job can definitely vary a lot in terms of the number of tasks and their complexity.

I did not know about this article, thank you! It definitely goes deep into task breakdown, just like what I am proposing. But I have a hard time starting from an empty list in the morning, because I can totally forget that I need to work if I do not jump straight into my tasks (ADHD brain).

Thank you :)

Every image is feedback. Scrolling Instagram or Facebook gives you constant feedback.

Yes, the main problem is the paper with bisphenol, which has been banned in Europe.

I agree with both of you, but when I am fasting and also doing activities with a high level of dopamine release, I actually find it easier to focus on my tasks as well.

I will probably release the software as source-closed, but if you need help making a custom script, feel free to email me (you can find the address in the footer of my website).

What phone model do you have? I suspect the screen is on the narrow side.

Yes, I am even going to make a real little game to show that you can get absorbed by a very simple game if it uses the gameplay loop and multiple feedback mechanisms correctly.

Thank you for your comment!

Thank you for your comment. It is so important to be able to resist the temptation of a bad distraction.

I also think, like petemir, that it is a width issue. What model do you have?

Thank you for your comment! It is super helpful.

Yes, exactly! But as coliveira said, you need a Mac.

Thank you!

You are right! I will change it!

Yes, that is exactly why this method works. Because breaking tasks down into micro-tasks really does work. And the ticket printer helps remove as much friction as possible.

That is what makes it a method that requires very little time and energy, and therefore something that can be sustained over the long term.

Thank you for your message!

You are absolutely right, and I have actually tried lots of different things and abandoned just as many methods after only a few days. But what pushed me to write this article is that this time, it was different. After several months, this method is still holding up.

That gives me an idea. We could have some kind of random character that comes out with each task from the printer, with different rarity levels. It is an idea that might hook some people and help them stay consistent.

Yes, I have a printer with both RJ45 and USB. I spent a bit more to get that, so I can stay flexible depending on what I want to do with it.