Anyone else ever try setting reminders but then start ignoring them on purpose? Or is that just me being stubborn...
Not just you at all. I swear, the more my phone tries to “help,” the more I want to rebel and do the exact opposite. I’ve even set reminders with funny names like “Hey, floss or else!” but after a few days, my brain just tunes them out. Honestly, I think it’s totally normal for motivation to fade a bit after the initial excitement. Piggybacking on habits like you said seems way more doable than forcing it with apps. At least if we forget sometimes, it’s not the end of the world.
Yeah, I’ve tried every reminder app out there—at first, it’s like, “This is the one!” Then a week later, I’m just swiping them away without even reading. Is it just tech fatigue, or do we get bored with our own systems?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I can’t count how many times I’ve downloaded a new reminder app or tried a “life hack” for staying organized, only to lose interest or just start ignoring it after a week or two. It’s almost like the novelty wears off and then… back to square one.
Honestly, I think it’s a mix of tech fatigue and just being human. We love the idea of a fresh start (who doesn’t?), but real change is tough. Even in my own work, I see this with patients who are super motivated after a cleaning—they floss religiously for maybe a week, then old habits sneak back in. Not judging at all; I do the same thing with my own routines.
One thing that helped me was picking the simplest system possible and not stressing if I slip up. Sometimes pen and paper wins over fancy apps for me, even though it feels kind of old-school. And honestly? Giving yourself some grace when motivation dips is huge—nobody sticks to every system perfectly.
You’re definitely not alone in this cycle. Maybe it’s less about finding the perfect tool and more about figuring out what actually fits your day-to-day life, even if it’s not shiny or new.
I totally relate to what you’re saying about the novelty wearing off. I always think a new app or system will be “the one,” but a couple weeks in, I’m back to scribbling stuff on sticky notes or just winging it. I get that tech can be overwhelming, but sometimes I wonder if it’s more about habits than the tool itself? Like, is there something specific that makes a routine stick for you, or is it just random luck when it finally clicks?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think the problem isn’t always just about habits. For me, a lot of those fancy apps or systems end up costing money or taking more time than they save. It’s easy to get sucked into buying the “perfect” planner or app, but if it doesn’t fit my budget or lifestyle, I just drop it after a while. What actually sticks for me is something super simple—like using a cheap notebook and setting aside five minutes before bed to jot down priorities. Not glamorous, but it’s affordable and doesn’t overwhelm me. Maybe it’s less about luck and more about finding what feels doable long-term, even if it isn’t shiny or new.