The “Organize an activity” feature in Mariko makes it easy to sort, plan and prioritize activities. You can categorize them by area, color, and category, as well as add a checklist and notes.
Usefulness for users:
Creates structure through clear organization.
Reduces cognitive load through visual categorization.
Makes it easier to find and prioritize activities.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Open the activity
Go to your daily schedule or master list and select an activity.
Press “Organize by area, category.”
2. Organize by area
Tap on “Area”.
Select an existing area, e.g. “My first area”
or create a new one by tapping “+ Add area”
📌 Tip: Grouping activities into areas helps you keep things separate, such as work, study or home chores.
3. Choose your color
Tap on “Color”.
Choose a background and text color to make the activity visually clearer.
If you want to customize colors, tap “+” under “My custom colors”.
📌 Tip: Color coding can help with executive dysfunction, as the brain identifies categories more quickly visually.
4. categorize the activity
Click on “Category”.
Add a category by clicking “+ Add Category” and give it a name.
Select the categories you want to use and click Done
📌 Tip: Categorization makes it easy to search and filter activities.
Accessibility features
✅ Visual support - Color coding and icons make it easier to find activities.
✅ Flexible customization - Ability to customize categories and areas as needed.
Frequently asked questions & troubleshooting
Q: Can I change the area again afterwards?
→ Yes! Add new areas or move activities to existing ones as many times as you like.
Q: How do I know if the colors I have chosen will work for me?
→ When you save the colors, the text and background color will appear as a “tag” on the Color tab.
→ You can also go back to the daily schedule and look directly at the card
Q: How do I know which categories are best for me?
→ Feel free to follow the sheep guides and help sections where we post many tips and guides to get you started.
→ You can also chat with Mariko Support directly in the app to get help.
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