This Reminders feature is a lifesaver when my task list grows too long
Published on: 2025-04-22 10:58:32
Apple’s Reminders app has become a powerful task manager in recent years, and there’s one highly versatile feature that helps me stay sane when my to-do list grows out of control: Smart Lists.
My Reminders Smart List to focus on what matters most
The Reminders app is equipped with several built-in lists where I spend most of my time on any given day.
‘Today’ and ‘Scheduled’ are my typical go-tos, as I imagine they are for most users.
But there are times my to-dos get a little unruly, and I need a separate, unique list to ensure the most important tasks get done.
Apple lets you build custom Smart Lists in Reminders that collect tasks based on a variety of factors: Tags, Date, Time, Location, Flag, Priority, and Lists.
My task needs aren’t too complex, but there is one Smart List that’s been a lifesaver for me.
I have a list that shows all flagged to-dos due that day (or overdue).
The idea is simple: if my Today list grows too long, and I need to break through the clutter to focu
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