FAQ
Questions and answers about Mild Steps.
Is Mild Steps only for people with ADHD?
No. Mild Steps can be helpful for people with ADHD-like executive-function challenges, but it is designed for anyone who feels overwhelmed by ordinary repeated tasks, routines, chores, and life admin.
Is Mild Steps a to-do list?
It includes tasks, but it is not a standard to-do list. Mild Steps separates reusable tasks, daily suggestions, routines, and ideas so Today does not become a giant backlog.
What happens if I miss something?
Nothing dramatic. Mild Steps does not create a pile of overdue copies. You can do it later, remove it from today, or let it become ready again when appropriate.
What is the Task Bank?
The Task Bank is where reusable tasks live. Today pulls from it, routines use it, and edits stay connected.
What are Ideas?
Ideas are possibilities that are not tasks yet. They stay quiet until you choose to promote them into a one-time task, habit, or chore.
Why parts of day instead of exact times?
Many daily tasks need a general context, not a strict calendar event. Morning, before lunch, after lunch, evening, and anytime give structure without forcing everything into a schedule.
What does energy level do?
Energy level changes which suggestions appear. Low energy shows only high-importance items. Normal shows high and normal. High energy can show more.
Does Mild Steps track streaks?
Mild Steps focuses on wins today and returning without shame. It does not need broken-streak punishment to be useful.
Is Mild Steps a medical app?
No. Mild Steps is a practical planning tool. It is inspired by evidence-informed ideas, but it is not a treatment and does not promise medical outcomes.