7 Types of Tasks You Should Be Using Vocalist For


Voice-powered productivity isn’t just a novelty—it’s a smart way to streamline your life. With Vocalist, you can log tasks in Todoist faster, more accurately, and with far less friction. But to really make the most of it, you need to know what kinds of tasks benefit the most from voice input.

Here are 7 types of tasks that are perfect for capturing with Vocalist:


1. 🧠 Mental Reminders You Don’t Want to Forget

Tasks that pop into your head while you're walking, commuting, or doing dishes often slip away before you can type them.

Say:

“Add ‘Send thank-you email to Jen’ to Work, due tomorrow.”

Why use Vocalist: Capture fleeting ideas instantly without context switching.


2. 🛍️ Personal Errands and To-Dos

Don’t let everyday tasks clog your mind or inbox. Use your voice to log them before you forget.

Say:

“Add ‘Buy groceries for dinner party’ to Personal project, due Friday.”

Why use Vocalist: Hands-free entry means you can manage life admin even while cooking or walking.


3. 🔁 Recurring Weekly Tasks

Manually entering repeat tasks wastes time. Set them once and let them recur.

Say:

“Create task ‘Submit timesheet’ every Friday at 4 PM in Admin project.”

Why use Vocalist: Save time and never miss a routine again.


4. 📅 Time-Sensitive Work Tasks

When you’re in meetings or deep work, stopping to type a reminder is disruptive.

Say:

“Add ‘Send follow-up proposal to client’ due Tuesday, high priority, in Sales project.”

Why use Vocalist: Maintain momentum and log the detail-rich tasks you’ll need later.


5. 📲 Tasks That Come From Conversations

Ever finish a call and realize you’ve agreed to five new things? Don’t rely on memory.

Say:

“Add ‘Share Q3 roadmap with Zoe’ to Product team, due next Monday.”

Why use Vocalist: Log action items the moment a call ends—while they’re still fresh.


6. 🧘‍♂️ Self-Care and Lifestyle Habits

Your well-being matters too. Use Vocalist to protect it with intention.

Say:

“Add ‘Book massage’ to Personal, due by Saturday.” “Set recurring ‘Read 15 mins’ task every evening.”

Why use Vocalist: Make your personal priorities just as easy to track as work ones.


7. 🧹 Inbox Cleanup and Quick Brain Dumps

Feeling overwhelmed? Offload everything in your mind—fast.

Say:

“Add ‘Fix broken link in blog,’ ‘Email new hire pack,’ and ‘Call car insurance’ to Today’s list.”

Why use Vocalist: Batch entry clears mental clutter without lifting a finger.


Wrap-Up: Speak It, Don’t Sweat It

Vocalist shines most when you're juggling a lot—because it removes the friction of capturing tasks across every area of your life.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll add that later” and then completely forgot... Vocalist is for you.

🎙️ Speak clearly. 📋 Stay organized. ⏱️ Save time.

Try Vocalist today—and start turning spoken words into stress-free productivity.

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