I’m finding it difficult to adapt to the recent updates with YPT since it has integrated Google Calendar. Honestly, I’ve never been comfortable using Google Calendar for organizing my daily responsibilities. The extensive layout with schedules and time slots just feels too daunting and stressful for me.
Before this change, YPT was ideal for me because it was uncomplicated and easy to use for tracking my daily tasks. I didn’t have to navigate through complex calendar interfaces or manage time blocks. Now that it’s merged with Google Calendar, I’m feeling lost and unsure about how to adjust my workflow.
Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Are there ways to simplify the Google Calendar integration, or should I start exploring other task management options that resemble the old YPT format?
I understand your frustration with the recent changes to YPT and its integration with Google Calendar. A simple approach that can help maintain your workflow is to utilize all-day events for your tasks. This can effectively turn Google Calendar into a straightforward task tracker while avoiding the complexities of specific time slots. I’ve found this method to be quite effective over the past several months. Additionally, the search functionality in Google Calendar can often outperform traditional task management tools. It might be worth giving yourself a couple of weeks to see if you adapt before considering switching away from this new setup.
The transition’s tough, but I’ve got a workaround that might help. Skip the usual week/month view and switch to agenda view - it shows everything as a simple list, just like old YPT. You can also make a separate calendar just for tasks and hide everything else to cut the clutter. Google Tasks works great too since it keeps that basic checklist feel you’re used to. Don’t force yourself into the standard calendar layout if it feels overwhelming - just find whatever view clicks with your brain.