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Repeat Settings ​

Configuration for recurring tasks and events.

Definition ​

Repeat Settings allow you to create Tasks or Events that automatically recreate themselves on a schedule. Perfect for habits, routines, and recurring commitments.

Repeat Types ​

Daily ​

Task repeats every day or every N days.

Options:

  • Every day
  • Every 2 days
  • Every 3 days
  • Custom interval

Examples:

  • "Morning meditation" (every day)
  • "Water plants" (every 3 days)
  • "Review goals" (every 7 days)

Weekly ​

Task repeats on specific days of the week.

Options:

  • Select specific weekdays
  • Every week or every N weeks
  • Multiple days per week

Examples:

  • "Team meeting" (every Monday)
  • "Gym workout" (Mon, Wed, Fri)
  • "Weekly review" (every Friday)

Configuration:

Repeat: Weekly
Interval: Every 1 week
Days: ☑ Monday ☑ Wednesday ☑ Friday

Monthly ​

Task repeats on specific days of the month.

Options:

  • Specific dates (1st, 15th, etc.)
  • Last day of month
  • Multiple dates per month

Examples:

  • "Pay rent" (1st of month)
  • "Review finances" (1st and 15th)
  • "Submit report" (last day of month)

Configuration:

Repeat: Monthly
Interval: Every 1 month
Days: ☑ 1st ☑ 15th ☑ Last day

Yearly ​

Task repeats annually.

Options:

  • Specific date each year
  • Multiple dates per year

Examples:

  • "Birthday" (March 15)
  • "Annual review" (December 31)
  • "Renew license" (June 1)

How Repeating Works ​

After Completion ​

When you complete a repeating task:

  1. Current instance is marked complete
  2. New instance is created automatically
  3. New due date is calculated
  4. All properties are copied

Due Date Calculation ​

From completion date:

  • Complete Monday → Next due is Monday + interval
  • Useful for: Habits, routines

From original due date:

  • Due Monday, complete Tuesday → Next due is Monday + interval
  • Useful for: Deadlines, fixed schedules

Properties Copied ​

New instance inherits:

Setting Up Repeats ​

For New Task ​

  1. Create task
  2. Set due date
  3. Tap "Repeat"
  4. Choose repeat type
  5. Configure options
  6. Save

For Existing Task ​

  1. Open task
  2. Tap "Repeat" field
  3. Enable repeat
  4. Configure settings
  5. Save

For Events ​

Events can repeat too:

  • Recurring meetings
  • Regular appointments
  • Scheduled blocks

Common Repeat Patterns ​

Daily Habits ​

Task: "Morning meditation"
Repeat: Daily
Due: 7:00 AM every day

Work Routines ​

Task: "Email processing"
Repeat: Weekly (Mon-Fri)
Due: 9:00 AM

Regular Reviews ​

Task: "Weekly review"
Repeat: Weekly (Friday)
Due: 3:00 PM

Monthly Tasks ​

Task: "Review budget"
Repeat: Monthly (1st)
Due: 9:00 AM

Quarterly Goals ​

Task: "Quarterly planning"
Repeat: Every 3 months
Due: 1st of quarter

Advanced Repeat Patterns ​

Weekday Only ​

Repeat: Weekly
Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Skips: Weekends

Bi-weekly ​

Repeat: Weekly
Interval: Every 2 weeks
Days: Monday

Multiple Days Per Week ​

Repeat: Weekly
Days: Mon, Wed, Fri (workout)
     Tue, Thu (cardio)

End of Month ​

Repeat: Monthly
Days: Last day
Use: Bills, reports

Managing Repeating Tasks ​

Editing Repeat Settings ​

  1. Open repeating task
  2. Modify repeat settings
  3. Choose:
    • This instance only: Affects current
    • All future: Updates pattern

Stopping Repeats ​

  1. Open task
  2. Tap "Repeat"
  3. Select "None"
  4. Choose scope (this/all)

Skipping an Instance ​

  • Mark current as complete
  • Delete next instance if needed
  • Pattern continues after

Repeats + Other Features ​

With Defer Dates ​

Task: "Quarterly review"
Due: March 31
Defer: March 24 (1 week before)
Repeat: Every 3 months

Both dates repeat together.

With Subtasks ​

Parent task repeats:

  • Subtasks are copied
  • All subtasks reset to incomplete
  • Checklist starts fresh

With Projects ​

Repeating task stays in project:

  • Project assignment maintained
  • Useful for recurring project tasks

Best Practices ​

Start Simple ​

  • Begin with basic daily/weekly
  • Add complexity as needed
  • Don't over-complicate

Be Realistic ​

  • Don't create too many repeats
  • 3-7 daily habits maximum
  • Quality over quantity

Review Regularly ​

Monthly review:

  • [ ] Are repeats still relevant?
  • [ ] Any to stop?
  • [ ] Any to adjust?

Use for Habits ​

Perfect for:

  • ✅ Daily routines
  • ✅ Weekly reviews
  • ✅ Regular maintenance
  • ❌ One-time tasks
  • ❌ Project milestones

Combine with Reminders ​

Set notifications:

  • Remind before due time
  • Build consistency
  • Don't miss instances

Troubleshooting ​

Task Not Repeating ​

Check:

  • Repeat settings enabled?
  • Task marked complete (not just checked)?
  • Repeat pattern configured?

Wrong Next Date ​

  • Check calculation method
  • Verify interval setting
  • Adjust as needed

Too Many Instances ​

  • Reduce repeat frequency
  • Stop unnecessary repeats
  • Keep only essential