I am a software developer, so I usually have to juggle a number of different projects with constantly shifting deliverable dates and priorities. Add a semi-existent social life and all the relationships that we all must maintain and having a system like RTM is indispensable.

I have been using RTM for quite some time now and just recently discovered a completely new use for the product. RTM as a motivational tool. Having as many tasks as I have daily can feel overwhelming at times and some positive motivation could do wonders. I have tried using motivational quotes as desktop backgrounds, but with lots of applications open my desktop tends to be completely covered. I have also tried using motivational posters on the walls or my home office, but those are only there at home.

The most effective way to stay motivated for me is using RTM’s repeating daily task with the motivational quote as text. I look at my task list many times a day and I see this quote there every time, no matter my current location. At the end of the day I will check it off and it will automatically generate the new task for the next day.

This method also works for items like, “Pay attention to your posture”. Every time I look at my list I see this and correct my posture and am mindful of it for quite some time.

I hope this helps someone out there and happy RTMing!!