Routines

Implementing routines assigns a particular order in which to do frequently repeating tasks. Routines are used as an approach to make the most out of unscheduled time.

This can be especially useful when there are many variable tasks: for example, tasks done at home, or in a freelance/self-employed setting. You can try assigning times to each task and adding them to your calendar, but if there are a lot of variations, you may find benefit in planning routines instead of strict timetables.

Dailies and Routine Tags
Create a tag for each routine, if desired. This allows you to filter by the relevant tasks. Examples: Add elements of the routine to your dailies list. Add routine-tags as appropriate. Adjust the day of the week due if appropriate (e.g. clean fridge on Thursdays when you buy groceries on Thursday or Friday).
 * Time of day: morning, afternoon, evening
 * By events: before breakfast, before work, before lunch, after work, before bed
 * Work session routines: typical tasks in order for a meeting, typical order for cleaning a room
 * Prepare for work routines: prepare for client project, prepare for writing session, etc.

Sort in the order you plan to do them, e.g. before breakfast tasks, then before work, or morning tasks, then afternoon tasks, etc.

Bonus: in HabitRPG, it's easy to move the order around if you realize it's more efficient to walk the dog before breakfast rather than after.

Routines with Checklists
With the addition of checklists to the game, players can now create dailies for routines. An example might include a morning routine with check list items for the tasks that need to be done as part of that routine in the order in which the player wants to do them.

Build Habit: On Target
If you're using routines as a flexible schedule, help keep yourself on track by aiming to be on target. Create a habit and do plus for every routine completed within the allotted period (e.g. before breakfast or in the morning). Do Minus (if helpful) for missing any task.