Why (or when) should I create a Sub-task?

Here's an example:

TASK - Schedule my physical. That would be one action which would be calling the doctor.

TASK - Schedule family physicals. There would be more than one action since it would involve calling several doctors for all family members. Creating sub-tasks would be appropriate in this situation and would turn your task into a project.

PROJECT - Schedule family physicals

Sub-task named Schedule Susie's physical
Sub-task named Schedule my physical
Sub-task named Schedule Joey's physical

After each call, you can put the appointment on your calendar and mark the sub-task complete. Wait, what if your doctor was away on vacation? The sub-task would remain open until your doctor returned. It would stay on your My To-Dos list to remind you that it needed to be done.

Now let's go one step further... What if Susie's doctor wanted blood work before her physical? You would create a sub-task, named Schedule Susie's blood work, inside of sub-task #1 named Schedule Susie's physical.

PROJECT - Schedule family physicals

Sub-task named Schedule Susie's physical
1. Sub-task named Schedule Susie's blood work
Sub-task named Schedule my physical
Sub-task named Schedule Joey's physical

Here's another example:

TASK - Sign Starbucks' new lease. That would be one action.

TASK - Process Starbucks' new lease. There would be more than one action since it would involve reviewing the lease, making any revisions, signing the lease, and distributing the lease. Creating sub-tasks would be appropriate in this situation and would turn your task into a project.

PROJECT - Process Starbucks' new lease

Sub-task named Send Starbucks lease to Joe to review and approve
Sub-task named Send Starbucks lease to Matt for signature
Sub-task named Send Starbucks the executed lease

When each sub-task is done, you mark the sub-task complete. Wait, what if Matt is out of town? The sub-task would remain open until he returned. It would stay on your My To-Dos list to remind you that it needed to be done.

Now let's go one step further... What if Matt sent a message that he wants it signed by Brian in his absence? You would create a sub-task, named Get Brian's signature on Starbucks lease, inside of sub-task #2 named Send Starbucks lease to Matt for signature.

PROJECT - Process Starbucks' new lease

Sub-task named Send Starbucks lease to Joe to review and approve
Sub-task named Send Starbucks lease to Matt for signature
1. Sub-task named Get Brian's signature on Starbucks lease
Sub-task named Send Starbucks the executed lease

LifeStarr will keep track of it all for you!

Why (or when) should I create a Sub-task?

Creating a sub-task is one way LifeStarr helps you stay organized and work efficiently! If a task can't be done in one action, you should consider creating sub-tasks.