Reset context after a new task arrives
A short reset keeps one new task from hijacking the work already underway.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Sleep
Sleep
Why this helps
New task capture can leave your attention split between old and new contexts.
- Makes transitions explicit
- Protects unfinished work
- Reduces split attention
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Bench once in Notis.
- 2Create a new automation and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to sleep after a new task to create a context reset.
- 4Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real task.
Questions about this workflow
What is reset?
The workflow creates a pause in the automation run; it does not alter your Todoist data.
Can I change the pause instruction later?
Yes. Update the automation prompt in Notis.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Bench. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Bench actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Sleep
Sleep
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Bench, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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