August 14, 2026

Reminders vs To-dos

What if you didn’t look at your to-do list as a list of tasks that you had to do?

What if instead you looked at it as a list of things you wanted to be reminded of?

So instead of younger you bossing future you around, it’d be more like younger you doing future you a favor.

For example:

“You asked me to remind you to order the dog’s medicine today and here’s the vet’s phone number”

It’s a subtle distinction but if you feel guilty or overwhelmed when you look at your task list, it might be a helpful shift.

Yours,

—J

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