Routines let you group related recurring tasks into a sequence that earners complete in order. This is based on the "habit stacking" technique - linking tasks together so completing one naturally leads to the next.
Example Routines:
Tasks are completed in order, one at a time. The next task becomes available only after the previous one is done.
Completing a task in a routine also marks it complete in the main task list. No double-tracking!
Routines reset when their tasks reset (usually at midnight). Start fresh each day!
Tasks that are part of a routine show a badge in the main Recurring Tasks list.
Follow these steps to create your first routine:
Click the gear icon on the dashboard and enter your PIN.
Scroll down to the "Recurring Tasks" section. You will see two tabs at the top: Tasks and Routines.
This shows your existing routines (if any) and the "Add Routine" button.
A form appears to create your new routine.
Select from your existing recurring tasks for that earner. Click tasks to add them to the routine.
Drag and drop tasks to change the order. The first task in the list is completed first.
Click "Save Routine". It will immediately appear on the dashboard!
Here is how earners complete routines on the dashboard:
Look for the "Routines" section on the earner card. Each routine shows a progress bar.
The current task is highlighted. Tap it to mark it complete and earn points.
After completing a task, the next one becomes available. Keep going until all tasks are done.
When all tasks in the routine are complete, you automatically earn the bonus points. The routine shows "Complete" until it resets.
Why? Since completing a task in a routine also marks it complete everywhere, having the same task in multiple routines would cause confusion.
Solution: If you need the same activity in multiple routines (like "Brush Teeth" in both morning and evening), create separate tasks:
From the Settings → Routines tab, you can:
The number of routines you can create depends on your subscription:
1 routine per earner. Perfect for trying out the feature with a morning or bedtime routine.
Unlimited routines per earner. Create morning, afternoon, evening, and custom routines!
Make bed, brush teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, pack bag
Unpack bag, snack, homework, practice instrument, free time
Bath/shower, brush teeth, pajamas, read book, lights out
Clear table, load dishwasher, wipe counters, take out trash