Find the Next Important Deadline
Whena new task or letter adds a date
Open the task, letter or message. Find the date by which someone needs an answer or action, then copy it to the calendar or list you already check. If no date is stated, write 'date not stated' and save a question to ask later.
Why it works
A date in a letter can disappear among everything else it says. Give the date its own place before it becomes a last-minute surprise.
Start tiny
Open the message and copy its date.
What you’ll notice
You can see the next date that needs your attention instead of searching for it again.
When it slips
If the message has no clear date, mark it ‘not stated’ and save the sender or official contact to ask. Don't turn a guess into a deadline.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Your Money, Your Goals: Bill Calendar Tool (2018). Read the source ↗ This card adapts its visible-date method to one current task; it gives no payment or legal advice.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
