Comment by lbayes

Another multiple task app failure here.

The thing that finally worked for me consistently over many years, is carrying a couple folded index cards all the time.

These get lists and reminders.

Mostly shopping stuff and different random notes.

They're a lot more convenient than pulling out the phone and thumbing around for an app.

They can be segregated into a small number of independent lists. They're easy to toss when they get done or old and they naturally limit fetishizing.

I use the unfolded form for larger idea organizing, but the folded ones are great for not forgetting stuff across small time windows (days).