Sisters! Do you feel like your life is controlled by alarms, it’s just torture?! ๐คฏ Being woken up in the morning makes you feel terrible the whole day! ๐ซ And, all those to-dos, anniversaries, bill payment deadlines… ๐คฏ Can’t remember, my memory is worse than a fish! ๐ It’s driving me crazy!
Do not worry! I’m here to save you! ๐ฅณ I’m going to share my secret weapons, teach you how to use various “reminder” tools, say goodbye to alarms, free your mind, and live a life that truly belongs to you! ๐
1. Say Goodbye to “Deadly Alarms” and Embrace Natural Awakening! โ๏ธ
- Smart Band/Watch: โ๏ธ Who says you need an alarm?! Aren’t smart bands/watches awesome?! ๐ They can monitor your sleep cycle and wake you up with a gentle vibration during your light sleep, it’s so comfortable! ๐ฅฐ No more being startled awake, goodbye morning grumpiness! ๐
- My Experience: Ever since I started using a smart band, I haven’t used an alarm! Every day I feel like I wake up naturally, full of energy, and in a better mood! ๐
- Recommendations: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Xiaomi Mi Band (choose based on your budget and needs!)
- Sunrise Alarm Clock: ๐
Simulates the light changes of a sunrise ๐
, allowing you to wake up naturally in gentle light. โ๏ธ It’s like bringing nature into your home! ๐ณ
- My Experience: I bought a Philips one, the light is really soft, waking up in the morning feels like being on vacation! ๐๏ธ
2. Free Your Mind, Say Goodbye to “Memos”! ๐๐ซ
- Built-in Reminder App on Your Phone: ๐ฑ Who doesn’t have a phone?! ๐ฑ The built-in reminder app is simple and easy to use! ๐ Set the time, location, and repetition frequency, and you’ll never forget anything again!
- My Experience: I’ve set reminders for all the things I need to do regularly, like calling home every week, paying my credit card every month, annual check-ups, etc. I don’t have to use my brain to remember anymore! ๐
- TickTick/Todoist: โ
These professional to-do list management apps are even more powerful! ๐ You can create different lists, set priorities, add subtasks, and even share and collaborate with others! ๐คฉ
- My Experience: I use TickTick, which allows me to manage my work and life separately, clearly and concisely! I can also set “Pomodoro timers” to improve work efficiency! ๐
- Google Calendar/Outlook Calendar: ๐
Schedule management็ฅๅจ! ๐๏ธ You can arrange all your meetings, appointments, and events clearly! You can also share calendars with others for easy collaboration!
- My Experience: I add all important events to my calendar and set reminders in advance so I never miss anything important!
3. Bill Payments, Never Worry About Late Fees Again! ๐ธ๐ซ
- Alipay/WeChat Automatic Payment: ๐ฑ You can now set up automatic payments for utilities, phone bills, broadband fees, etc. through Alipay/WeChat! No more worrying about forgetting to pay and having your service cut off!
- My Experience: I’ve set up automatic payments for everything I can, saving me a lot of hassle every month!
- Bank App Automatic Repayment: ๐ณ You can also set up automatic repayment for your credit card! No more worrying about late fees and affecting your credit score!
- My Experience: I’ve set up full automatic repayment, and I don’t have to worry about my credit card anymore!
4. Special Days, Never Forget Again! ๐๐๐
- Phone Calendar/App Anniversary Reminders: ๐
Add important anniversaries and birthdays to your calendar and set reminders in advance, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting and upsetting your significant other! ๐
- My Experience: I’ve added all my family and friends’ birthdays to my calendar and set reminders a week in advance, so I have enough time to prepare gifts and surprises! ๐
- WeChat/QQ Birthday Reminders: ๐ WeChat/QQ automatically reminds you of your friends’ birthdays, so you don’t have to worry about missing their birthday wishes!
5. Other Tips to Make Life Easier! ๐ก
- Smart Speaker: ๐ Just say “Hey [speaker name], remind me to ” to easily set a reminder! It couldn’t be more convenient!
- Recommendations: Xiao AI, Tmall Genie, Xiaodu (choose based on your preference!)
- Sticky Notes/Post-it Notes: ๐ For temporary or less important matters, you can jot them down on sticky notes/post-it notes and stick them in a conspicuous place to remind yourself.
- Utilize fragmented time: Make good use of segmented periods of time and fragmented time. For example, use your phone to set up reminders when waiting for transportation, or standing in line.
5. Other tips, make life easier!
- Smart Speaker: Just say “Hey , remind me of ” to easily set reminders! It can’t be more convenient!
- Recommendations: Little Love Classmate, Tmall Elf, Xiaodu (choose according to your own preferences!)
- Notes/Notice stickers: For some temporary, less important matters, you can write it on the sign/sticky note, stick it in a conspicuous place, and remind yourself.
- Make good use of segmented periods of time and fragmented time: For example, use your phone to set up reminders when waiting for transportation, or standing in line.
All in all, in a word! ๐ “Reminders” are really a good thing! ๐ They can help us break free from the shackles of alarms, free up our minds from the burden of memory, and allow us to have more time and energy to do what we want to do! ๐ฅณ
Sisters, take action now, say goodbye to “deadly alarms” and “memos”, and embrace a more relaxed and free life together! ๐