A task list in Cami works well for actions that are already clear, such as sending an email, reading for ten minutes, or sorting one page of notes. What matters most when creating one is the action and the time. Long goals can be broken down first; loose material can sit in the workspace, so not everything has to become a task.
Write the idea as a sentence a task can recognize
On October 5 at 8 in the evening, read for ten minutes and remind me to start.
This is an example of how to phrase the input; check the actual recognition and results in the app.
When one sentence holds several things, splitting them makes each one easier to check. For example, “revise the proposal and contact colleagues” can become “fill in the budget on page two of the proposal” and “send the revised version to colleagues to confirm”. If a date could be ambiguous, use a specific date instead of “in a few days”.
The check order for creating a task in Cami
- Describe the action and the time in the app’s natural-language task entry; you can also use the manual entry form.
- Check the recognized task title, date, start time and duration. Reminders and repeat rules need their own check.
- After saving, open the task list to see whether the task appears on the expected date, and review the schedule by time or by category.
- Check tasks off as you actually finish them; for unfinished ones, adjust to the current progress rather than ticking them off just to clear the list.
Tasks already in a plan do not need to be created again by hand. Check whether the same item is already in the task list first, to avoid duplicate reminders and duplicate records.
When to use a goal, a task or the workspace
| What you have | Best entry point | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Finish a book in a month | Goal | Review the stages and the small-step plan |
| Read for ten minutes tonight | Task | Confirm the time and do it |
| A reading list and excerpts | Workspace | Turn them into tasks when action is needed |
The same idea can pass through several entries: parked in the workspace first, later becoming a goal, and then one action picked into today’s tasks. Which tool to use depends on whether you have decided to act.
After saving, what to look at
- The task title tells tomorrow’s you at a glance what to do.
- The task appears on the right date, and the reminder time is what you expected.
- The estimated duration does not fill every open minute, and it does not clash with classes or meetings.
FAQ
What if I forgot to mention the time?
Look at the result before saving. If the date or time is not what you meant, add it manually or say the time again, then check once more.
Does checking off a task on the website connect to my account?
The website demo uses local state only. Real task creation and completion records happen in the app.
Carry the method back into Cami
Learn about daily planning and tasks, or browse the focus and daily routine scenarios.
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