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1 strategies and tactics for Reminders

What is Reminders strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Reminders strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred tool, or utilize Tability to ensure you remain accountable.

How to write your own Reminders strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Reminders strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Reminders tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

Strategies and tactics for brushing teeth for 5 seconds daily

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Use reminders and triggers

    • Set a daily alarm at your preferred brushing time
    • Place your toothbrush and toothpaste in a visible location
    • Associate brushing with another morning activity such as after breakfast
    • Put a note in a visible spot reminding you to brush
    • Use a sticky note on your bathroom mirror as a visual cue
    • Set a recurring reminder on your phone for brushing
    • Create a habit tracker and also mark each day you complete the task
    • Link toothbrushing to another consistent daily routine like getting dressed
    • Utilise smart home devices to remind you with alerts
    • Set a calendar event as a digital reminder

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Make the process enjoyable

    • Choose a toothpaste flavour you enjoy
    • Listen to a favourite song while brushing
    • Buy a toothbrush in a colour or design that you like
    • Play a short video or podcast during brushing to make it enjoyable
    • Use a timer to make the activity feel like a game
    • Find a brushing technique that makes it comfortable
    • Reward yourself after completing the task each week
    • Create a positive morning mantra associated with brushing
    • Visualise the benefits of toothbrushing for motivation
    • Compile a playlist of 5-second jingles for inspiration

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Build accountability

    • Inform a friend or family member about your commitment
    • Post your progress on social media for public accountability
    • Join a community or group focused on dental hygiene
    • Share your goal with a dental professional for external encouragement
    • Create a checklist and share with a partner to monitor progress
    • Incorporate brushing into a shared family or household chore
    • Use a checking app where friends can remind you
    • Engage in challenges with peers for mutual support
    • Invite a buddy to start the habit with you for mutual success
    • Submit a reflection on the importance of brushing after a month
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How to track your Reminders strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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