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The Magic of Calendar Texts

Caren Cioffi
September 1, 2023


In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to let important events and tasks slip through the cracks of our busy lives. But what if there was a simple solution to ensure we never miss a moment? Experience magic 🪄 by pre-scheduling text messages to yourself, your spouse, and even your kids (if you choose).

Let’s explore how this simple yet incredible feature has transformed the way we stay on top of the chaos, turning the terrible feeling that comes with, "I can't believe we missed this important event, even though it was on our calendar" into the joyous feeling of, "I’m so grateful this text arrived at precisely the right time, and we won't miss this important event!"

The Power of Timely Reminders:

When it comes to staying on top of our commitments, timing is everything. Although we may have events stored in our calendars, sometimes life gets in the way, and our busy minds forget. That's where pre-scheduled text messages are the heroes. The beauty of these texts lies in their uncanny ability to arrive precisely when we need them most. Text reminders rescue your plans from slipping through the cracks and ensure that you and your group stay on top of every important commitment.

A Personal Experience:

Here's a real-life story that our family just experienced. It perfectly illustrates the value of pre-scheduled text reminders.

  • It was Back-to-School night, an event I knew was coming up. I even mentioned it to others earlier that morning because I thought, who has Back-to-School night in August -- like, what happened to September being the official start of the school year? Nonetheless, by 1pm that very same day, back-to-school night had slipped my mind entirely. I asked my son to be home by 6pm for a family dinner, and I let my spouse know I planned to take our daughter out after dinner for a treat for her first week of school.
  • Thank goodness for the 3pm reminder text: Back to school night is 5:30 to 8:30 pm tonight. That one text, that simple, beautiful text, delivered to my spouse and me, saved us because we had both forgotten!
  • I had scheduled the text to arrive 2 hours before we had to leave. It was enough time to switch gears if we'd forgotten, which we did. And it was plenty of time to get ready. Yet it was close enough to the event that we wouldn't forget again. I had also scheduled a second reminder 15 minutes before we had to leave. The first text truly saved the day, and the second text got us there on time. We won Back-to-School night this year. Winning feels way better than missing.

Important doesn’t mean Unforgettable

Back-to-School night was a very important event for us to attend. We did not want to miss it. But just because something is important, doesn’t mean you won’t forget about it. We might very well know that Back-to-School night is Thursday. But when Thursday comes around, we forget that today is Thursday. People miss things all the time when they don’t want to. So much is competing for our attention that we get lost in the moment. We often don't realize what day it is, or what time it is, until it’s too late.

When you know something is important, you can take 15 seconds to set up a custom text message while it's on your mind, and then later, when it's no longer on your mind, you’ll be reminded of it at precisely the right time. Even though I set them up myself, I’m always delighted when text reminders come in. It’s a pleasant surprise that sparks joy, gratitude, and success.

Thanks to my past self, who had set up the reminder just two weeks prior, we had a fantastic back-to-school night, making new friends and meeting teachers without missing a beat.

From Forgetfulness to Gratitude:

The beauty of pre-scheduling text messages is that they bridge the gap between knowing we have something on our agenda and remembering what we need to do at that moment. It's not that we forget about our commitments; it's that life distracts us, and important details slip through the cracks. Set up text reminders while the thought is fresh in your mind, ensuring you never miss a beat.

Say goodbye to missed events and the disappointment that follows. Instead, embrace the feeling of gratitude when that timely reminder arrives, helping you navigate life with ease. With Agenda Hero, you can turn forgetfulness into seamless planning and experience the joy of never missing a moment again.

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