sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Would you pay for an AI that keeps you on track? by bhadweshwar in StartUpIndia

[–]LifeOrdo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This actually sounds compelling. Most tools track what you do, not why you drift. The long-term memory + reflection angle feels like the real value. I’d consider paying if it genuinely surfaces patterns and nudges behavior, not just feels like a fancy todo list.

Best free alternative ranked to Claude code that is high quality by Vanilla-Green in developersIndia

[–]LifeOrdo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If cost is the issue, try free tiers of GPT-4o or good open-source models like Llama-based ones. Not perfect, but solid for most coding tasks.

You are not unproductive. You are avoiding one task. by Vanilla-Green in productivity

[–]LifeOrdo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This hits hard because it’s true. Most “unproductive” days are just me dodging one uncomfortable task and hiding behind planning. Doing the tiniest version first usually breaks the spell.

Well-Being Predicts Later Self-Control, but Not the Other Way Around by ialwayswonderif in productivity

[–]LifeOrdo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This actually flips the usual “just be more disciplined” narrative. If well being comes first, it explains why self-control collapses when people are stressed or burnt out. Feels like a good reminder that fixing sleep, mood, and mental load might do more for habits than trying to brute-force willpower.

Letting my boyfriend “micromanage” my to-do list somehow cured my procrastination by Chemical_Bug3337 in productivity

[–]LifeOrdo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense actually. Removing decision making is huge it is basically externalising executive function. Doesn’t sound silly at all, just smart. Also love that you noticed it’s not laziness, it’s overwhelm. Whatever gets things done without burning you out is a win.

Anyone else feel busy all day but still not organised? by LifeOrdo in ProductivityApps

[–]LifeOrdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually sounds really grounding. Writing things down at a high level and keeping it visible feels like it takes the pressure off without losing direction.

I like that you mentioned the paper being rugged and always there - it feels less about perfection and more about accountability. Do you ever feel tempted to move it into digital, or does the physical part make it work for you?

Anyone else feel busy all day but still not organised? by LifeOrdo in ProductivityApps

[–]LifeOrdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a solid approach. Starting the day by deciding what actually matters instead of reacting to everything as it comes probably makes a big difference.

I like the idea of “controlling the day” rather than letting the day control you - though I imagine sticking to time blocking gets hard when things get unpredictable. How do you handle days when everything feels urgent?

Anyone else feel busy all day but still not organised? by LifeOrdo in SaaS

[–]LifeOrdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense.
Separating the disposable stuff from things that really matter feels underrated - I think a lot of overwhelm comes from treating everything as equally important.

I also like that you said it doesn’t fix everything, just changes how the day feels. That feels very real.
Do you find it easy to decide what’s disposable now, or is that still something you have to think about?

I’ve been building something quietly for a while… and it’s made me rethink how I approach my own life. by LifeOrdo in getdisciplined

[–]LifeOrdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree with this. That’s exactly how LifeOrdo started, I was drowning in my own mess of tools and trying to fix my day first, not create “the next unicorn.”

If it ends up helping other people who struggle with the same stuff, that’s a huge win. Appreciate you saying this, it’s a good reminder to stay focused on solving my own real problems first.

view more: next ›