Creating Tasks

Creating a New Task

Tasks are the building blocks of TaskManager. Follow these steps to create a task with all the right settings.

1. Open the Task Creator
   Click the "Create Task" button from the Tasks page, or use the quick-create option from The Helm dashboard.
2. Enter Basic Information
   Add a clear, descriptive title and detailed instructions in the description field.
3. Configure Task Settings
   Set the assignee, due date, priority, and other optional settings as needed.
4. Add Rewards & Consequences (Optional)
   Attach point rewards for completion and/or consequences for incompletion.
5. Create the Task
   Click "Create Task" to save. The assignee will be notified (if notifications are enabled).

Task Fields Explained

Title (Required)

A short, descriptive name for the task. Good titles are:

• Specific: "Clean the kitchen" instead of "Clean"
• Action-oriented: Start with a verb when possible
• Concise: Keep it under 100 characters

Description (Required)

Detailed instructions for completing the task. Include:

• Step-by-step instructions if complex
• Expected outcome or completion criteria
• Any resources or materials needed
• Special requirements or preferences

Assignee

Choose who is responsible for completing the task:

• Specific member: Assign to one person
• Unassigned: Leave open for anyone to claim
• Self-assigned: Assign to yourself

Only dominants can create and assign tasks. Submissives receive tasks but can suggest tasks via comments.

Due Date

When the task should be completed. Options include:

• Specific date/time: Choose exact deadline
• Quick options: Today, Tomorrow, This Week, This Month
• No due date: Leave blank for open-ended tasks

Priority

Indicate how important or urgent the task is:

Priority	When to Use
Low	Nice-to-have tasks, no urgency
Medium (Default)	Standard tasks with normal importance
High	Important tasks that should be prioritized
Critical	Urgent tasks requiring immediate attention

Reward Points

Points earned upon successful completion:

• Enter any positive number (0 for no points)
• Points are added to the assignee's balance when approved
• Points can be redeemed in the Points Store
• Consider task difficulty when setting point values

Consequence

What happens if the task is incomplete or overdue:

• Select from predefined consequences in your hierarchy
• Or leave blank for no consequence
• Consequences trigger automatically based on settings

See Consequences Guide for details.

Advanced Options

Require Photo/Video Proof

Require the assignee to attach media when marking complete:

• Photo only
• Video only
• Photo or video
• Multiple items required

Require Approval

When enabled, the task goes to "Pending Review" status when the assignee marks it complete. A dominant must then approve or reject:

• Approve: Task completes, rewards granted
• Reject: Task returns to In Progress with feedback

Make Recurring

Set the task to repeat automatically. See Recurring Tasks for details.

Mark as Ritual

Enable ritual mode for streak tracking and special visualization. See Rituals Guide for details.

Tags/Categories

Add tags to organize and filter tasks:

• Use existing tags or create new ones
• Multiple tags per task allowed
• Filter task lists by tag
• Examples: "chores", "training", "daily", "weekend"

Creating from Templates

Save time by creating tasks from templates:

1. Click "Create from Template" instead of "Create Task"
2. Select a template from the list
3. Adjust any fields as needed
4. Create the task

See Task Templates for creating and managing templates.

Quick Create

For simple tasks, use Quick Create from The Helm:

1. Click the "+" button on the submissive card
2. Enter a title
3. Optionally set due date and points
4. Click Create

The task is assigned to that submissive with default settings. Edit later to add more details.

Best Practices

Clear Instructions

The more detailed your description, the fewer questions and misunderstandings. Include what "done" looks like.

Realistic Deadlines

Set achievable due dates. Consider the assignee's schedule, task complexity, and other commitments.

Appropriate Rewards

Match point values to effort required. Consistency helps assignees understand expectations.

Use Templates

For tasks you create frequently, save a template to maintain consistency and save time.