PlanCoach Resources

Deep dive into the causes of procrastination and how PlanCoach targets and solves them.

Find by Problem

Procrastination is not laziness, but an emotion regulation problem. Find the kind of stuck that sounds like you, and see how PlanCoach helps.

I know what to do, but I just can't start

Start with a first step too small to skip, or let hands-free mode walk you through

I get sidetracked and forget what I was doing

Keep the current step in view with widgets and the Dynamic Island

The steps feel generic and I don't want to follow them

Try "Explain" and let the coach tell you why

I re-plan the same routines and forget to start them on time

Save it to the route library, then let Shortcuts start it on schedule

The coach's plans don't fit me well enough

Add context with your profile and lorebook, or build your own coach

Why So Many Coaches?

Different causes of procrastination require different coping strategies, which is why we designed multiple coaches:
Coach W image: A gentle and steady workplace mentor

Coach W

Specializes in overcoming starting difficulties.
Helps you break down big tasks into a first step so small it's impossible not to do.
Cool Girl image: A cool and sharp senior white-collar worker

Cool Girl

Strict yet caring tone, breaks decision paralysis.
Sometimes you just need someone to push you.
Miss S image: A precise and rigorous professional butler

Miss S

Specializes in arranging chained tasks.
Helps you build a smooth workflow, seamlessly transitioning from one thing to the next.
Sorcerer image: A wise teacher with a magical presence

Sorcerer

Turns boring tasks into an epic adventure.
Uses gamified storytelling to make tedious tasks fun.

4 Coaches Not Enough?

You can download official and community Coach DLCs for free, and use our Custom Coach System!

Browse Coach DLCs Custom Coach System

PlanCoach Combos

PlanCoach features are not isolated; they are designed as "combos" that can be used together to help you build a closed-loop workflow.

Turn Fleeting Thoughts into Action

Capture Inspiration
Breakdown Plan
Focused Execution

Don't let a good idea vanish. Capture it, break it down, and turn it into something real.

Snowball Method

Execute Plan
Write Reflection
Coach Integration

The value of compound interest and experience. Every reflection is integrated into new plans, snowballing and making things smoother.

External Brain on Screen

Plan
Modify
Widget

Widgets become your external brain, constantly reminding ADHDers what they are currently doing. No need to remember, just look.

Flow State Protection

Execute
Focused Execution
Capture Inspiration

Capture and offload inspirations so you can focus peacefully, without missing out on them. Protect your flow state.

Edmond's Precedent Rule

Plan
Modify
Execute
Modify
Execute

"Next time is a precedent", continuously iterate your personal SOPs, execute mindlessly in the future, and completely solve decision paralysis.

Read edmond’s original post (Chinese)

Two-way Evolution

Personal Effort
Earn Coffee Beans [Growth System]
Redeem Features [Grocery Store]

As you put in personal effort, both you and the App grow stronger. You are growing, and PlanCoach is evolving.

FAQ

Here are questions users ask a lot. Hope they make PlanCoach easier to use.

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