Your First Day with Nova Tasks

By Nova Tasks Team Language: EN Published: October 22, 2025

Welcome to Nova Tasks—let's get you from zero to done in one day. In this guide, you'll create your first project, capture a few tasks, set priorities that actually help you focus, schedule what's important, and then complete your first task using the flow Nova Tasks is built around.

The Flow: Inbox → Projects/Calendar → Today

Nova Tasks separates thinking from doing. First, you capture tasks (no decisions). Then you organize (projects and scheduling). Finally, you execute from a focused Today view.

Step 1 — Capture 3–5 tasks into your Inbox

  • Think of small, real actions you could do today (2–15 minutes each).
  • Add them quickly—don't overthink titles. Examples: “Email Alex about contract”, “Book dentist”, “Draft landing copy”.
  • Keep it lightweight. The goal is momentum, not perfection.

Step 2 — Create your first project

Projects group related tasks so your planning brain can make good decisions without clutter.

  • Create a project like “Website Refresh” or “Q4 Outreach”.
  • Move relevant Inbox tasks into that project. Leave general-life items in the Inbox for now.

Step 3 — Set a priority that means something

Each task can have a priority: High, Medium, Low, or None. Use this simple rule of thumb:

  • High: Important and time-sensitive. If ignored, it hurts.
  • Medium: Important, not urgent. Moves you forward this week.
  • Low: Nice-to-have. Do it when you have slack.
  • None: Deciding later. Keep it visible, not stressful.

Pick one task and mark it High. Choose two more as Medium. Everything else can stay Low/None for now.

Step 4 — Schedule one meaningful block

Scheduling converts intention into a time commitment. Choose the High priority task and schedule it for today (or the earliest realistic slot). Keep the block small—20–45 minutes beats 0 minutes.

  • If the task feels big, break it into a smaller first action (e.g., “Outline email to Alex”).
  • Give each scheduled block a clear outcome so you know when it's done.

Step 5 — Work from Today

Switch to your Today view. You'll see only what matters now. Start the scheduled High priority task first. When done, mark it complete. Then pick the next most meaningful task (another scheduled item or a Medium priority task).

Tips for a great first day

  • Smaller wins, faster: Momentum > magnitude. Finishing two 15-minute tasks builds more energy than staring at one 2-hour task.
  • One decision at a time: Capture now, organize later, execute when it's time. Don't mix modes.
  • Numbers create clarity: Priorities and scheduling keep Today actionable and calm.

What “done” looks like today

  • You created your first project.
  • You captured 3–5 tasks and set clear priorities.
  • You scheduled one High priority task and completed it.

That’s a successful Day One. Tomorrow, repeat the flow: Inbox → Projects/Calendar → Today. Your system gets smarter as you use it—and your days get quieter, clearer, and more productive.