Separate work and home
I'm wondering what is the best way to separate work and home tasks? I tried a smart list that includes only folders I use for work but it's empty - assume I did that wrong. I've considered tags but I keep forgetting to tag every task in a folder. I'd consider two accounts but that sounds complicated and I don't want to keep switching browsers. Ideas? Thanks!
dave.liao says:
@sjmb4865 - What kind of separation are you thinking?
I prefix my home lists with "Personal -", and use a Smart List that's set to "Lists" + "name contains" + the word "Personal".
I prefix my home lists with "Personal -", and use a Smart List that's set to "Lists" + "name contains" + the word "Personal".
andrewski (Remember The Milk) says:
Hi sjmb4865,
Two thoughts that may help in addition to dave.liao's tip:
First, for list searches you may want to make sure you're using OR. To use a work example like you mentioned:
list: Projects OR list:Calls OR list:"Desk Work"
If you prefer tags (for example, because tasks can have multiple tags instead of being in only one list), you can try to keep an eye on untagged tasks to make sure they get placed where they need to go. You can use isTagged:false or something more specific like this tip to create a Smart List that you make sure to "empty" by tagging etc.
Hope this helps all around!
Two thoughts that may help in addition to dave.liao's tip:
First, for list searches you may want to make sure you're using OR. To use a work example like you mentioned:
list: Projects OR list:Calls OR list:"Desk Work"
If you prefer tags (for example, because tasks can have multiple tags instead of being in only one list), you can try to keep an eye on untagged tasks to make sure they get placed where they need to go. You can use isTagged:false or something more specific like this tip to create a Smart List that you make sure to "empty" by tagging etc.
Hope this helps all around!