Thank you for the thoughts - very practical and helpful! I wonder if there is a shortcut on mobile devices to get to Ramble quicker? I always think up the best things to do when I'm driving but it's illegal to touch my phone, so I really need voice commands! Would that work?
Hmm, I can't think of any hands-free options currently. Although I do get a lot of use out of my lock screen widget on Apple. Ramble is pretty new, though, so I imagine we'll make more improvements throughout the upcoming year! This is great feedback, thank you.
If you’re on an iPhone you can use Siri to open Ramble and start a session totally hands free 😁.
You need to create a Shortcut with the Action “Open Ramble”. Then Siri will know what you want to do when you say the phrase. Super quick to set up! I’ve been using it when walking the dog. 😊
What a great Newsletter. Love the idea of using January as a planning month rather than rushing into decisions that aren’t really well-formed and properly thought out.
I am not big on New Year’s resolutions, but I did spend some time this past week thinking about a few actions I want to return to more consistently because they actually make a difference for me. Weekly review, meditation, and moving my body more.
Your tip really landed. None of those need to be done perfectly to count. They can live in the small moments. Ten minutes of sitting, walking, or planning is better than nothing. If and when it feels right, I can always build from there. Thank you for the nudge at just the right time.
Now, that would be a game-changer. If they do that come back to me, to teach me how to do it. I'm not techy at all. I'm quick to buy, but the new model comes out before I've learned half of the shortcuts on my model.
Thank you very much for this inspiring newsletter and also the links in it!!! For me it´s a challenge to distinguish tasks and notes. Tasks have to be written in todoist. Notes can be collected in OneNote or other but is there a possibility to connect these two "worlds"?
Thanks for the practical reminder of how small things can make a big difference, Over the last week I reset my alarm and gained an extra 7 hours sleep over 8 nights and also changed when i do my 10 mins of Duolingo from the evening to my morning routine as a result and also improved my concentration. Small wins big gains
Thank you so much. This probably is the best newsletter yet! I am saving it for reference. These no-nonsense, thoroughly pleasant and manageable suggestions feel like a refreshing, energizing jump-start. Whee! Thanks again.
Naomi - As an ADHD business owner who struggles with organization and prioritizing activities; You and Todoist have been a blessing. Excited to continue learning with you in 2026.
This. This article alone is worth every penny I’ve ever spent, spend currently and hopefully will continue to spend on my Todoist subscription. What a beautiful piece of writing! Thanks for the inspiration—-and timely insights, for the new year.
“And most progress doesn’t require a life overhaul, just a willingness to start where you are, imperfect conditions and all.” Love that!
Naomi, your newsletter was the first thing I opened to read in the year 2026 and the advise was so helpful that it is going to stay with me for the whole year! So I thank you for that.
With my overwhelming current life that includes being father of a month old baby and 4 year old who seems to be high on energy drink all the time, a recent job transition, and ongoing sickness due to tooth infection, I entered the new year only riding on good intentions and no prep work. The advise about taking a whole month to figure out what you want to do with the rest of the year is so helpful for me because despite being in a messy (albeit grateful) phase of my life, I want to achieve a few goals in different aspects of my life.
Please keep on sharing detailed posts like this going forward. :)
I always take december to evaluate and make new plans. I'm either exited to start the new year because I expect good things or so much crap happened that I just want to forget about the year and mentally progress to the next one. ;-)
The question I start out with is always how I can add more good things to my life and remove bad things. My goal is to be happier, not more productive, efficient, impressive or whatever. I take time to look at pictures, read my journal etc. to reflect on what were good experiences I'd like to have more of. I think back to when I felt happiest and why and try to add more of that.
I don't think the weekly check-ins are boring, I kind of look forward to planning my week on a Sunday. It feels much better knowing what to expect and to have a plan.
Thank you for the thoughts - very practical and helpful! I wonder if there is a shortcut on mobile devices to get to Ramble quicker? I always think up the best things to do when I'm driving but it's illegal to touch my phone, so I really need voice commands! Would that work?
Hmm, I can't think of any hands-free options currently. Although I do get a lot of use out of my lock screen widget on Apple. Ramble is pretty new, though, so I imagine we'll make more improvements throughout the upcoming year! This is great feedback, thank you.
See my reply to Jon, below - he helped me find just the shortcut I need!
If you’re on an iPhone you can use Siri to open Ramble and start a session totally hands free 😁.
You need to create a Shortcut with the Action “Open Ramble”. Then Siri will know what you want to do when you say the phrase. Super quick to set up! I’ve been using it when walking the dog. 😊
Hey, thank you!! I'm not on iPhone BUT you inspired me to look deeper into my Android Widgets, and sure enough there's one to shortcut to Ramble!
What a great Newsletter. Love the idea of using January as a planning month rather than rushing into decisions that aren’t really well-formed and properly thought out.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Charlie! Thanks for being here. ❤️
I am not big on New Year’s resolutions, but I did spend some time this past week thinking about a few actions I want to return to more consistently because they actually make a difference for me. Weekly review, meditation, and moving my body more.
Your tip really landed. None of those need to be done perfectly to count. They can live in the small moments. Ten minutes of sitting, walking, or planning is better than nothing. If and when it feels right, I can always build from there. Thank you for the nudge at just the right time.
Happy 2026!
Biggest revelation of my 2025 review was embracing the small moments. So glad it landed with you, too, Tracey! 🤗
When I grow up I would like to write newsletters just like you. ❤️
Ramble on Apple Watch would be a game changer!
Now, that would be a game-changer. If they do that come back to me, to teach me how to do it. I'm not techy at all. I'm quick to buy, but the new model comes out before I've learned half of the shortcuts on my model.
Thank you very much for this inspiring newsletter and also the links in it!!! For me it´s a challenge to distinguish tasks and notes. Tasks have to be written in todoist. Notes can be collected in OneNote or other but is there a possibility to connect these two "worlds"?
Have you tried integrating OneNote and Todoist? Here's a handy article we have on how to do that (https://www.todoist.com/help/articles/use-onenote-with-todoist-bIbGDJIv). We are currently exploring more of our own automations that may make this easier in the near future. 👀
Thanks for the practical reminder of how small things can make a big difference, Over the last week I reset my alarm and gained an extra 7 hours sleep over 8 nights and also changed when i do my 10 mins of Duolingo from the evening to my morning routine as a result and also improved my concentration. Small wins big gains
Small wins, big gains. Great new year mantra, Denis! 💪
always a pleasant read, Naomi. cheers!
Thank you so much. This probably is the best newsletter yet! I am saving it for reference. These no-nonsense, thoroughly pleasant and manageable suggestions feel like a refreshing, energizing jump-start. Whee! Thanks again.
Always great stuff! Thank you!
Naomi - As an ADHD business owner who struggles with organization and prioritizing activities; You and Todoist have been a blessing. Excited to continue learning with you in 2026.
This. This article alone is worth every penny I’ve ever spent, spend currently and hopefully will continue to spend on my Todoist subscription. What a beautiful piece of writing! Thanks for the inspiration—-and timely insights, for the new year.
“And most progress doesn’t require a life overhaul, just a willingness to start where you are, imperfect conditions and all.” Love that!
Thank you! this is just what I needed to help me get stuff sorted for this year. 😊
Naomi, your newsletter was the first thing I opened to read in the year 2026 and the advise was so helpful that it is going to stay with me for the whole year! So I thank you for that.
With my overwhelming current life that includes being father of a month old baby and 4 year old who seems to be high on energy drink all the time, a recent job transition, and ongoing sickness due to tooth infection, I entered the new year only riding on good intentions and no prep work. The advise about taking a whole month to figure out what you want to do with the rest of the year is so helpful for me because despite being in a messy (albeit grateful) phase of my life, I want to achieve a few goals in different aspects of my life.
Please keep on sharing detailed posts like this going forward. :)
Happy New Year!
I always take december to evaluate and make new plans. I'm either exited to start the new year because I expect good things or so much crap happened that I just want to forget about the year and mentally progress to the next one. ;-)
The question I start out with is always how I can add more good things to my life and remove bad things. My goal is to be happier, not more productive, efficient, impressive or whatever. I take time to look at pictures, read my journal etc. to reflect on what were good experiences I'd like to have more of. I think back to when I felt happiest and why and try to add more of that.
I don't think the weekly check-ins are boring, I kind of look forward to planning my week on a Sunday. It feels much better knowing what to expect and to have a plan.
Great newsletter. One of the best I’ve received. Thank you Naomi. Lots of useful food for thought here!