Starred Project
Mark important projects for quick access and priority focus.
Definition
Starred Projects are Projects marked with a star (⭐) to indicate importance, priority, or frequent access. Similar to Flagged Tasks, starring helps you quickly identify and access key projects.
Purpose
Quick Access
- Find important projects fast
- Pin to top of lists
- Easy identification
- Reduced scrolling
Priority Indication
- Highlight current focus
- Show active projects
- Indicate importance
- Visual priority
Focus Management
- Limit active projects
- Maintain focus
- Avoid overwhelm
- Clear priorities
When to Star Projects
Current Focus
Star projects you're actively working on:
- ✅ This week's priorities
- ✅ Current sprint projects
- ✅ Active development
- ✅ Immediate focus
Don't star:
- ❌ Someday/maybe projects
- ❌ On-hold projects
- ❌ Future projects
- ❌ Archived projects
High Priority
Star important projects:
- Critical deadlines
- High-impact work
- Client commitments
- Strategic initiatives
Frequent Access
Star projects you reference often:
- Daily work projects
- Recurring projects
- Reference projects
- Active collaborations
Starring Projects
How to Star
Method 1: From Project List
- Find project
- Swipe right (or tap star icon)
- Star appears
Method 2: From Project Details
- Open project
- Tap star icon (top-right)
- Project starred
Method 3: Quick Action
- Long press project
- Select "Star Project"
- Confirmed
Unstarring
Same methods:
- Tap star again to remove
- Swipe to unstar
- Quick action menu
Using Starred Projects
Starred View
Access all starred projects:
- Sidebar → Starred
- See all starred projects
- Sorted by priority
- Quick access
Filter in Lists
Show only starred:
- In project list
- Filter by starred
- Focus view
- Reduced clutter
Perspectives
Create starred perspectives:
"Current Focus"
- Filter: Starred projects
- Status: Active
- Sort: By due dateStarred Project Strategies
The 3-Project Rule
Limit to 3 starred projects:
- Forces prioritization
- Maintains focus
- Prevents overwhelm
- Clear direction
When to star 4th:
- Unstar one first
- Or finish one
- Keep limit strict
- Stay focused
Weekly Rotation
Update stars weekly:
Monday morning:
- [ ] Review last week's starred
- [ ] Unstar completed
- [ ] Star this week's priorities
- [ ] Limit to 3-5 projects
Benefits:
- Fresh focus
- Clear priorities
- Regular review
- Intentional selection
Category-Based
Star one per category:
⭐ Work: Client A project
⭐ Personal: Home renovation
⭐ Learning: Python courseEnsures:
- Balanced attention
- All areas covered
- Diverse progress
- Holistic focus
Phase-Based
Star by project phase:
- ⭐ Planning phase project
- ⭐ Execution phase project
- ⭐ Completion phase project
Maintains:
- Pipeline flow
- Phase balance
- Continuous progress
Best Practices
Be Selective
Star sparingly:
- Not everything is priority
- Too many stars = no stars
- Maintain meaning
- Keep exclusive
Rule of thumb:
- 3-5 starred projects maximum
- Only current focus
- Review weekly
- Unstar liberally
Update Regularly
Keep current:
- Weekly review
- Unstar completed
- Star new priorities
- Reflect reality
Combine with Other Features
Starred + Status:
- Star active projects only
- Unstar when on-hold
- Clear indication
Starred + Tags:
- Star + "This Week" tag
- Star + "High Priority" tag
- Combined filtering
Starred + Perspectives:
- Create "Focus" perspective
- Filter: Starred + Active
- Your priority view
Starred vs Other Features
| Feature | Purpose | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Starred | Priority projects | Current focus |
| Flagged | Priority tasks | Important tasks |
| Project Status | Project state | Active/On-hold |
| Folder | Organization | Categorization |
Use together:
- Star important projects
- Flag priority tasks within
- Set appropriate status
- Organize in folders
Common Mistakes
Starring Everything
Problem:
- Too many starred
- Loses meaning
- No clear priority
- Overwhelming
Solution:
- Limit to 3-5
- Be ruthless
- Regular cleanup
- Maintain exclusivity
Never Updating
Problem:
- Outdated stars
- Completed projects starred
- Doesn't reflect current work
Solution:
- Weekly review
- Unstar completed
- Update priorities
- Keep current
Confusing with Status
Problem:
- Starring instead of setting status
- Unclear meaning
- Mixed purposes
Solution:
- Star = Priority/Focus
- Status = Project state
- Use both appropriately
- Clear distinction