Not All Reminders Are Created Equal

Most of us have goals that we really want to achieve in our personal and work lives. There are times when you can’t get started. Or maybe you’ve started working towards a goal but keep getting sidetracked and lose momentum. If so, you’re not the only one. Many of us struggle with procrastination and sticking to a plan to complete the task.

One way to help you overcome these challenges is to set up reminders. Reminders do help you stay focused on your goals and tasks so it is more likely that you’ll actually take the steps necessary to achieve them.

There are a few different ways to set up reminders.

• A reminder app on your smartphone. Apple and Android phones come with a default app.

• To-do list app. Some popular ones are Todoist, Any.do, and Remember The Milk.

• A sticky note on your desk or fridge! This is a tried and tested method to keep that reminder in your face. It pesters you until you finish it, or throw out the note.

Some reminders are better than others

All reminders, however, are not created equal. Set reminders that are tailored to meet your needs and preferences.

Which is why we created GetReminded. It offers the ultimate in personalisation to suit your circumstances.

• Create reminders for all your personal, family and household recurring bills and expenses – insurances, mobile/cell phones, loans, subscriptions, registrations and passports

• Add in the amount you’re spending on each service so you know how much you spend and how much you might save on these expenses

• Get the added bonus of being informed about great deals in the market

• Note: it’s not for remembering to buy milk or call your mum

For more information about the app, check out the FAQ page.

Download GetReminded from the Apple App or Google Play store.

Additional tips for using reminders to achieve your goals.

• Make sure your reminders are visible and easy to find.
• Set reminders for specific times and dates.
• Reminders can be set up for both short-term and long-term goals.
• Don’t be afraid to adjust your reminders as needed.
• Reward yourself for completing tasks that you’ve set reminders for.

By following these tips, you can use reminders to help you stay on track and achieve your goals The important thing is to find a method that works for you and that you’ll actually use.

Last tip: Get the app. Don’t forget to save.

* Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash *

Need To Be Reminded? That’s Normal

Do you sometimes get that anxious feeling that you have forgotten something? You’re not alone. The good news is, a little reminder can go a long way.

The psychology around being reminded

A Psychology Today article titled This Is the Secret to Getting Anything Done noted that “we’ve all had the experience of intending to do something and then forgetting when the time comes. One reason you forget to complete an action you intend to do is that you are not reminded to do it. As a result, when the opportunity arises for you to complete a goal, you just don’t think of the action.”

There are only so many hours in the day

Priorities come into play too. Chances are an annual bill renewal isn’t at the top of your to-do list? The toddler who needs a bath, the deadline at work or the meal delivery to a sick friend or elderly relative; these types of things tend to take priority in our day-to-day lives, and rightfully so.

According to this Life Hack article The Importance of Reminders (And How to Make a Reminder Work), “no matter how well you set up your to-do list and calendar, you aren’t going to get things done unless you have a reliable way of reminding yourself to actually do them. For a lot of tasks, the best reminder is one that’s completely automated — you set it up and then forget about it, trusting the trigger to pop up when you need it.”

Get reminded, increase your chances of getting it done

The free GetReminded app has been developed in Australia to allow people around the globe to set and forget. You will only be reminded when it’s in your best interests to be reminded, for example, when contracts like your annual insurance or mobile phone contract are up for renewal.

GetReminded in the real world

“I’ve paid the price of forgetting to pay a bill on time or allowing a contract to automatically renew without question. Paid the occasional late fee and I haven’t been in the habit of contacting my service providers, some of which I have been with for years, to see if I could get a better deal. With a young family and a busy job, I constantly have lots on my mind and lots of things to get done.

I downloaded the GetReminded app and set up my ongoing expense details just last month. Already I feel so much more on top of things with our family finances. Getting an app alert that my internet provider contract is up for renewal means I don’t have to try and remember. I am prompted to consider switching providers if I’m not happy,” Nic Meehan of Moss Vale, NSW said.

Words of wisdom

Have you heard this C.S Lewis quote before? “People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed.” We agree!

Consumer bargaining power

“You will conduct your own market research, you will make your own decisions. The GetReminder app is about offering timely and empowering reminders that allow you to reassess your contracts at an opportune time, when your bargaining and negotiating power is at it’s best,” Tim Nicholas of GetReminded said.

We are only human
Make your life just a little easier by downloading the free GetReminded app today.

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Got questions for the GetReminded team? Review our FAQs or send us an email today: [email protected].

Disclaimer: This information is meant as a guide only and should not be taken as legal or financial advice.