How Can You Set Up Automated Reminders to Manage Tasks With ADHD?

PostedSeptember 22, 2025

UpdatedSeptember 22, 2025

ByMy Patient Advice

Author: Victoria Rowe, MSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Forgetting tasks does not mean you don’t care; it is simply part of how ADHD brains work. The key is not to rely on memory alone. Build systems that remember for you. ADHD automated reminders take the pressure off your brain and put structure in your hands, helping you follow through without mental strain. Think of them as your digital co-pilot quietly keeping you on track while you get on with your day.

Tools That Nudge, Not Nag

Here is how to use productivity apps, smart alerts, and ADHD-friendly task management features that work:

Use calendar apps with built-in notifications

Google Calendar or Outlook can send reminders minutes, hours, or even days before a task with repeat options for ongoing routines.

Try task managers with priority alerts

Apps like Todoist, TickTick, or Microsoft To Do make it easy to tag tasks, set schedules, and add reminders by urgency, a simple way to avoid the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ trap.”

Pair reminders with location triggers

Apps like Apple Reminders can alert you when you arrive at work or leave a specific place perfect for context-based tasks.

Set recurring reminders for daily habits

Use Alexa, Google Assistant, or mobile apps to prompt routines like checking your calendar, taking breaks, or submitting reports.

Don’t just set them act on them

Keep reminders short, clear, and action-based (e.g.,“Send invoice now”, not “Invoice”). And place them where you will see them, not just hear a ping and forget.

With ADHD automated reminders, consistency becomes effortless. Visit providers like ADHD Certify for consultations and digital tools tailored to your executive functioning needs.

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Workplace challenges.

Victoria Rowe, MSc

Author

Victoria Rowe is a health psychologist with a Master’s in Health Psychology and a BS in Applied Psychology. She has experience as a school psychologist, conducting behavioural assessments, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting children’s mental health. Dr. Rowe has contributed to peer-reviewed research on mental health, including studies on anxiety disorders and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems. Skilled in SPSS, Minitab, and academic writing, she is committed to advancing psychological knowledge and promoting well-being through evidence-based practice.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.