The ReminderIt journal
Notes on remembering
Building routines that stick, beating forgetfulness, and why a call lands when a notification doesn't.
Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Reminders to take regular screen breaks
When you're absorbed in a screen, time vanishes and breaks never happen on their own. Here's how a reminder to step away protects your eyes, body, and focus.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Implementation intentions: the if-then trick that makes plans happen
Deciding to do something isn't the hard part — remembering to do it in the moment is. Here's the simple if-then format research shows actually works.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Why finishing your antibiotics matters — and how to remember every dose
Antibiotics are a finite course where every dose counts, yet they're easy to skip once you feel better. Here's how to take all of them, on time.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Reminders that work without a smartphone
Reminder apps assume a smartphone and the comfort to use it. For everyone who doesn't fit that, a plain phone call still works perfectly.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Reminders for a consistent sleep schedule
Most sleep advice focuses on waking up — but the bigger lever is a consistent bedtime. Here's how a nightly reminder helps you actually keep one.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
The psychology of forgetting: why everyday tasks slip your mind
Remembering to do something later is a specific, fragile kind of memory — and it fails for predictable reasons. Here's why, and what actually helps.
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Reminders for your daily asthma inhaler
The preventer inhaler is easy to skip precisely when it's working — because you feel fine. Here's how a daily reminder keeps asthma well controlled.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Reminders for freelancers: invoicing, follow-ups, and getting paid
When you're the whole business, the admin that gets you paid is the easiest to forget. Here's how reminders protect your cash flow.
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Reminders to call a friend and stay connected
Staying close to people takes intention, and intention quietly loses to a busy life. Here's how a small reminder keeps your relationships warm.
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Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
The habit loop: how cue, routine, and reward really work
Habits aren't mysterious — they follow a simple three-step loop. Here's how cue, routine, and reward work, and how to engineer the loop in your favour.
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Staying consistent with glaucoma eye drops
Glaucoma drops prevent irreversible vision loss, but only with consistent daily use. Here's why they're so easy to miss, and how to never skip one.
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Reminders that help with early memory loss
Early memory changes make daily tasks harder to track. Here's how gentle, spoken reminders help someone stay independent and safe a while longer.
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