Recurring Tasks

What Are Recurring Tasks?

Recurring tasks automatically create new task instances on a schedule you define. Perfect for:

• Daily routines and chores
• Weekly responsibilities
• Monthly check-ins
• Any task that repeats regularly

Creating a Recurring Task

1. Create a New Task
   Click "Create Task" and fill in the basic details (title, description, etc.).
2. Enable Recurrence
   Toggle "Make Recurring" or expand the Recurrence section.
3. Choose Frequency
   Select how often: daily, weekly, monthly, or custom.
4. Configure Schedule
   Set specific days, times, or intervals based on frequency.
5. Set End Condition (Optional)
   Choose to recur forever, until a date, or for a number of occurrences.
6. Create Task
   Save the task. The first instance is created immediately or at the scheduled time.

Recurrence Patterns

Daily

Task repeats every day or every N days:

• Every day: Creates a new task each day
• Every N days: Creates every 2nd, 3rd, etc. day
• Weekdays only: Monday through Friday
• Weekends only: Saturday and Sunday

Weekly

Task repeats on specific days of the week:

• Select one or more days (Mon, Tue, Wed, etc.)
• Every week or every N weeks
• Example: "Every Monday and Thursday"

Monthly

Task repeats monthly:

• By date: Same day each month (e.g., the 15th)
• By position: Same position (e.g., first Monday, last Friday)
• Every N months: Skip months if needed

Custom

For complex schedules:

• Combine multiple patterns
• Specific dates
• Exclude certain dates

Schedule Options

Start Date

When the recurrence begins:

• Today (default)
• Specific future date
• First occurrence determines the pattern

Due Time

When each task is due:

• Specific time (e.g., 9:00 PM)
• End of day (11:59 PM)
• No time (date only)

End Condition

Option	Behavior
Never (default)	Continues indefinitely
On date	Stops after a specific date
After N occurrences	Stops after N tasks created

How Recurring Tasks Work

Task Creation

The system automatically creates new task instances:

• Created at the start of each period (configurable)
• Or created when previous instance is completed
• Each instance is independent

Completion

When you complete a recurring task:

• That instance is marked complete
• Next instance is created (if scheduled)
• Points awarded for each completion

Overdue Behavior

If a recurring task goes overdue:

• The overdue instance remains until completed or skipped
• New instances continue to be created on schedule
• You may have multiple pending instances

Managing Recurring Tasks

Viewing the Series

To see the recurring task configuration:

1. Open any instance of the task
2. Click "View Series" or the recurrence indicator
3. See the full schedule and settings

Editing the Series

When editing a recurring task, choose:

• This instance only: Changes apply only to this occurrence
• This and future: Changes apply going forward
• All instances: Changes apply to all (including past)

Skipping an Instance

If you need to skip one occurrence:

1. Open the task instance
2. Click "Skip" or "Skip This Instance"
3. The task is marked skipped (not completed)
4. Next instance continues as scheduled

Pausing Recurrence

To temporarily stop the series:

1. Open the series settings
2. Click "Pause Recurrence"
3. Set a resume date (optional)
4. No new instances are created while paused

Ending Recurrence

To permanently stop:

1. Open the series settings
2. Click "End Recurrence"
3. Choose what to do with pending instances
4. The series stops creating new tasks

Recurring Task Limits

Subscription Tier	Recurring Task Limit
Free	5 recurring tasks
Paid	Unlimited
Premium	Unlimited

Recurring Task Ideas

Daily Tasks

• Morning routine checklist
• Evening check-in
• Medication reminder
• Exercise or workout
• Gratitude journaling

Weekly Tasks

• Grocery shopping (e.g., every Sunday)
• Laundry day (e.g., every Saturday)
• Weekly cleaning
• Meal prep
• Weekly review meeting

Monthly Tasks

• Pay bills (e.g., 1st of month)
• Deep clean (e.g., first Saturday)
• Monthly goal review
• Contract review
• Self-care day

Best Practices

Start Small

Begin with a few essential recurring tasks. Add more once those become routine.

Realistic Schedules

Don't overload with daily tasks. Consider what's actually achievable.

Appropriate Due Times

Set due times that make sense for the task. Morning tasks due in the morning, evening tasks due at night.

Regular Review

Periodically review your recurring tasks:

• Are they still relevant?
• Is the schedule working?
• Should any become rituals?
• Should any be paused or ended?