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Mindless tasks

lclarke522 Pro says:

I created a "mindless" tag for those tasks that take a decent amount of time, but don't require much brain-power (washing dishes, packing orders, etc.). These are perfect tasks to complete while your mind is engaged in something way more interesting, like listening to a favorite podcast.

A smart list created from the search query "tag:mindless AND dueBefore:Tomorrow" gives you a nice list of boring tasks - those due today, and also those overdue - that you can plug away at while you're thinking about more enjoyable things.

Posted at 7:35pm on September 5, 2009

amoslemi Pro says:

I also use a similar system. I vary between tags of brain dead and low energy.

Posted at 5:02am on September 6, 2009

amoslemi Pro says:

I also use the tag dummy work from time to time.

Posted at 2:47am on September 8, 2009

emily (Remember The Milk) says:

Hi lclarke522,

Great tip!

Just wanted to let you know that your tip is a Tips & Tricks Tuesday winner. We've upgraded your RTM account to have a free year of Pro. :)

Posted at 4:20am on September 8, 2009

lclarke522 Pro says:

Ooh, thank you! I've really been enjoy Tips & Tricks Tuesday - I've picked up a lot of good ideas :-)

Posted at 3:43pm on September 8, 2009

mlyncheski Pro says:

I use lhf for "low-hanging fruit".

Posted at 7:21pm on September 14, 2009

vjcamarena says:

I find lhf tremendously funny. Thanks for the idea lclarke522 and thanks mlyncheski for the laugh.

Posted at 11:36am on September 16, 2009

rhodri says:

This is a good idea I will try this : )

Posted at 6:23pm on September 21, 2009

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