Rule · when
At a natural break between activities
Prompted or done at a transition between activities rather than at a fixed clock time.
Studies (1)
Paper
Reminders at breaks in the day got people to use a planner app moreTestedHelpedPeople who got reminders at breaks in their day used their planner app more than those without these reminders.
Small randomised trial of 32 older adults with memory problems · vs the same app training and alarms without reminders · behaviour was recorded · ⚠ unclear how groups were picked; numbers unreliable
Often used with it
Action
Use a planner or calendar appRegularly use a digital planner, calendar or memory-aid app to record and check plans.
