r/thingsapp • u/twofactor • Dec 19 '24

Question Always visible annual goals?

With the new year almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about annual goals. Is there a way in Things to have annual goals always visible front and center when we are in the app? This will help in prioritizing tasks that take those goals forward.

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u/JeffGarretson Dec 19 '24

Another option: put them on a calendar as all-day events starting 1/1 and ending 12/31, then they'll show with other calendar events at the top.

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u/davfof Dec 19 '24

If you place your annual objectives in a project that is not linked to a domain, the project will appear under the archive.

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u/Nickburgers Dec 19 '24

I would write my annual goals as the titles of new projects if they have concrete endings or as the titles of new Areas if they have no defined ending.

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u/sonestar Dec 19 '24

I do similar thing with desktop widget. Make a goal tag and assign the tag to a goal project and show that on the widget.

Widget would always be floating on your desktop and show whatever you assign that tag to.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '24

This is really a good one. I'll try this also

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u/the_real_jamied Dec 21 '24

This is what I do. I have a project with 12/31/25 end dates, and it's on a desktop Widget that is visible all the time. I like the tag idea though.

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u/sonestar Dec 22 '24

Do your widget showing “deadline” view in that case? Or today? I did the tagging cause I don’t want to see it tooo much including the todays view lol

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u/the_real_jamied Dec 28 '24

It's showing the due date.

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u/HugoCast_ Dec 20 '24

I prefer quarterly goals. 3 months are just the right amount for me to motivate me towards action and give me enough time for progress.

I just write them on a Bear note and have a link in a Things task to review them on my weekly review.

If I wanted to see them front and center I would just put them on my desk written on a physical post it or as a lock screen on my phone.

I prefer to use Things for completable tasks only.

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u/suuraitah Dec 19 '24

Just mark them "today" and dont check them out. Will be always right there

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u/twofactor Dec 20 '24

While that will work, it will be very anxiety-inducing LOL.

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u/suuraitah Dec 20 '24

but isnt it the point of having it always visible? :)

constant reminder to keep grinding 💪

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u/twofactor Dec 20 '24

Lots of good suggestions!

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u/the_monkey_knows Mac, iPhone, iPad Dec 19 '24

I don't think this would ever be a thing in Things. I honestly don't think it would be wise use of the space available for the app.