We’re all guilty of forgetting calendar events or dismissing alerts, but text messages tend to grab our attention in ways other reminders can’t. Why not use this to your advantage? With scheduled messaging, you can send texts to yourself as gentle nudges for future tasks or ideas.
Here’s how it works: most modern text messaging apps, including many default ones like Google Messages, allow you to schedule a message. Just compose your text, enter your own phone number as the recipient, and instead of sending it immediately, long-press the send button. Choose the date and time for the message, and voilà! Your past self becomes a helpful assistant for your future self.
Imagine getting a perfectly-timed message reminding you to prep for an important meeting or revisit a brilliant idea you had the night before. You can even schedule fun surprises—like a lighthearted note to yourself for motivation or a random idea to revisit when your day needs a spark.
Don’t overlook the simplicity of texting yourself. It’s intuitive, accessible, and surprisingly effective. Why rely solely on apps or notifications you’re prone to ignore when you can harness the power of the humble text? Give it a shot—future you will thank you.
Most default messaging apps, like those pre-installed on Android or iOS, allow you to send messages to yourself, though not all support scheduled send features. Here’s how to check and do it:
Android (e.g., Google Messages, Samsung Messages)
- Open your messaging app.
- Compose a new message.
- Enter your phone number as the recipient.
- Send the message. It will appear as a conversation with yourself.
To use Scheduled Send (if supported):
- After typing the message, long-press the send button.
- A scheduling option should appear; set your desired date and time.
- Confirm the schedule.
If your app doesn’t support scheduling, consider third-party apps like Google Messages.
iOS (Messages App)
- Apple’s default Messages app doesn’t allow sending to your own number or scheduled messages natively.
- Workaround: Use Siri to set reminders or consider apps like Shortcuts for automation.
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