A good to-do list app can bring order to those who struggle to keep track of everything on their schedule. There are plenty of options in this space, but my personal favorite is TickTick Premium, which works on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and the web. It offers a powerful set of tools for organizing ideas and structuring events. You can group tasks with specific tags, separate them by priority level, set reminders for recurring events, and see all your upcoming tasks in a calendar or “Today” view.
Visually, the app is clean, easy to parse and consistent across devices, so you can set a task on the web and update it on the iPad without feeling lost. Although it’s not explicitly designed for note taking, you can jot down ideas and create structured lists within each task. Search works well, and you can create a task with natural language, so typing “Finish gift guide by 4pm next Wednesday” will automatically set the correct due date. (It’s not bulletproof, but it usually gets it right.) Apps like this aren’t a cure-all for people who can’t stay on top of their lives, but if your loved one often seems overwhelmed at work, TickTick might help them see a little clearer. – JD