How to Use TickTick as an Online Coach in 2025 – Full Walkthrough

Discover how online coaches can master productivity in 2025 using TickTick. Step-by-step guide, practical tips, and advanced features for coaches.

How I Actually Use TickTick as an Online Coach in 2025 (Full Walkthrough)

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life, not the other way around? I’ve been there—scribbling tasks on scraps of paper, procrastinating on the important things, and never quite sure what to do next. That all changed when I discovered TickTick.

In this guide, I’ll show you how I use TickTick as an online coach in 2025, blending the real language and quirky moments from my own workflow with practical, SEO-optimized advice for coaches and trainers. If you want to banish the procrastination goblins and finally get organized, read on.


Why TickTick? (And Why I’m Not a Productivity Robot)

Let’s be real: most productivity apps are either too simple or so complicated you need a PhD to use them. TickTick hits the sweet spot. It’s fast, flexible, and doesn’t get in your way. I’m not sponsored—just a fan who’s tried everything from paper planners to Notion rabbit holes.

  • Zero friction: Add, review, and complete tasks with minimal effort.
  • Cross-platform: Mac, PC, web, and mobile—your tasks are always with you.
  • Affordable: The free version is great, and the paid plan is a no-brainer for serious coaches.
The app isn’t the solution to your productivity problems—your system is. But TickTick is the best foundation you can have.

Getting Started: My Real-World Setup

1. Download and Set Up

Install TickTick on your devices (Mac, PC, iOS, Android, or web). The free version is enough to get started, but the paid plan unlocks some magic. As a business owner, value your time—TickTick is so cheap, there’s no way your life is so precisely optimized that you can’t justify a couple of bucks a month for a massive improvement in your productivity.

2. The Interface (No Overwhelm, Promise)

  • Sidebar: Today, Next 7 Days, Inbox, and your custom lists.
  • Task List: Where the action happens.
  • Task Details: Add descriptions, due dates, reminders, priorities, and subtasks.

The System: Capture, Review, Do (a.k.a. How I Stay Sane)

Capture

Dump every idea, task, or “oh crap, I forgot!” into the Inbox. Use natural language: “Buy E10 light bulb Tuesday 2pm” and TickTick schedules it. Keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+O) lets you add tasks from anywhere—mid-email, mid-coaching call, mid-existential crisis.

You can create as many lists as you want (business, personal, etc.), and add tags like #urgent or #nextup. Don’t get bogged down—keep it simple. “This is your blank canvas to play with.”

Review

Sort tasks into lists and use tags for context. Visualize your week with calendar view, Kanban boards, or even a Gantt chart if you’re feeling fancy. My favorite way is through the calendar: drag tasks to block out time, and use the “arrange tasks” feature to turn your indeterminate invertebrate list into reality.

Weekly review (mine’s Sunday 4:30pm): process overdue stuff, plan the week, and brain-dump everything rattling around in your head. Try the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgent from important (and stop putting out other people’s fires all day).

Do

Today view = your focus zone. No more “what should I do next?” Timebox tasks: block out time in your calendar for deep work (and actually stick to it). Built-in Pomodoro timer keeps you honest—no more “just five more minutes on Instagram.” If you’re more of an analog boy, you can use an hourglass timer to achieve the same effect.


Advanced Features I Actually Use

Subtasks and Projects

Break big projects into subtasks with their own due dates. Drag and drop to organize your workflow visually. You can convert a description into subtasks—subtask 2, subtask 3, etc.—and then you can change the due date for those subtasks as well.

Stats and Analytics

Track completed tasks, Pomodoros, and time spent in different business areas (admin, coaching, marketing, etc.). See where your time really goes (spoiler: it’s not always where you think). “The key is categorize your tasks properly and when you come to do a Pomodoro, make sure you select the task you’re about to do.”

Collaboration

Assign tasks, comment, and tag collaborators (great for team projects or client accountability). Kanban boards let everyone see what’s in progress, done, or stuck.

Habit Tracking

Build consistency with the built-in habit tracker. Visual streaks and satisfying check-offs keep you motivated. “Yes, I know it’s childish, but this stuff helps you to stay consistent with habits.”

Location-Based Reminders

Set reminders to contact clients or friends when you’re in a specific city (never forget to check in with your “Bros in different area codes”).

Customization

Smart lists, filters, and custom keyboard shortcuts for your workflow. Widgets on your phone for instant access to your daily tasks.


Pro Tips and Best Practices (From Someone Who’s Tried It All)

  • Keep it simple: Don’t get lost in productivity “rabbit holes.” Use only the features you need.
  • Timebox everything: Treat tasks like calendar events to ensure they get done.
  • Weekly review: Make it a habit to review and plan your week.
  • Categorize tasks: Use folders and tags for clarity and better stats.
  • Focus on action: The goal is to get things done, not to build the perfect system.
  • Don’t trust productivity perverts: The rabbit hole can go really deep with any app, particularly things like Notion and stuff where it’s like blank canvas. Remember why you’re using the app in the first place—it’s to get stuff done, not to build a new hobby of learning a new app.

Takeaway

TickTick isn’t just another app—it’s the backbone of my coaching business. By keeping things simple, actionable, and a little bit fun, I’ve been able to stay organized, boost my productivity, and (most importantly) free up time for what matters: helping clients and living life.

Ready to take your coaching productivity to the next level?
Try TickTick, set up your capture-review-do system, and watch your efficiency soar.


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