* Show Notification (Optional but Recommended): You might want a subtle notification just to confirm the automation ran and the reminders are off.
* Title: "NYT Opened!"
* Body: "Reminders for today have been stopped."
* Turn OFF "Play Sound."
* Tap "Done".
Part 3: The "Daily Reset" Automation (Crucial!)
This automation will run once a day (e.g., at midnight) to delete the NYT_Opened.txt file, effectively resetting the reminder system for the next day.
* Go to the "Automation" tab in the Shortcuts App.
* Tap "New Automation" or the "+" icon.
* Select "Time of Day" as the trigger.
* Set the time: Choose 12:00 AM (or just after midnight, like 12:01 AM).
* Select "Daily" for Repeat.
* Tap "Next".
* Add Actions:
* Delete File: Add a "Delete File" action.
* For "File Path," enter: NYT_Opened.txt (Again, exact same file name).
* Turn OFF "Ask Before Deleting."
* Turn ON "Delete if Not Found" (This prevents an error if the file wasn't created that day).
* Set "Destination" to "Shortcuts" (or iCloud Drive, matching where you saved it in Part 2).
* Tap "Done".
Part 4: Scheduling the Reminders (Automations)
Now, you'll create 5 separate "Time of Day" automations that each run the "NYT Daily Check" shortcut.
* Go to the "Automation" tab in the Shortcuts App.
* Tap "New Automation" or the "+" icon.
* Select "Time of Day" as the trigger.
* Set the first time: E.g., 9:00 AM.
* Select "Daily" for Repeat.
* Tap "Next".
* Add Action:
* Run Shortcut: Select "Run Shortcut" and choose your "NYT Daily Check" shortcut.
* Tap "Done".
* Repeat steps 1-8 four more times, choosing different times throughout the day (e.g., 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM).
How it Works (and its limitations):
* Daily Reset: Every morning at 12:01 AM, the NYT_Opened.txt file is deleted. This means the "NYT Daily Check" shortcut will start showing notifications again.
* Scheduled Reminders: Throughout the day, at your chosen times, the "NYT Daily Check" shortcut will run.
* Conditional Check: When "NYT Daily Check" runs, it first tries to "Get File" NYT_Opened.txt.
* If the file doesn't exist (because it was deleted at midnight and you haven't opened the NYT app yet), it will show the "Time to Read the NYT!" notification.
* If the file does exist (because you've opened the NYT app since midnight), the "If" condition will be false, and the shortcut will simply do nothing.
* Stopping Reminders: The moment you open the New York Times app, the "Mark App Opened" automation runs, creating the NYT_Opened.txt file. From that point on, whenever the scheduled "NYT Daily Check" runs, it will find the file and will not show a notification.
Important Considerations & Limitations:
* No Real-time Cancellation: This setup doesn't cancel already pending notifications in the iOS notification center if you open the app. It prevents new notifications from being generated after you open the app. If a notification was shown at 9 AM and you opened the app at 9:05 AM, the 9 AM notification will still be in your notification center until you clear it.
* "Run Immediately" for Automations: For the "Mark App Opened" automation, "Run Immediately" is crucial. If it's set to "Ask Before Running," it defeats the purpose.
* File Storage: The NYT_Opened.txt file will be stored in your iCloud Drive (specifically under the Shortcuts folder, unless you changed the destination). It's a tiny file and won't consume significant storage.
* Notification Sounds: You can customize whether the notifications play a sound or not within the "Show Notification" action.
* Reliability: While Shortcuts are generally reliable, ensure your device is adequately charged and has network access for iCloud Drive if that's where you store the file.
* iOS Updates: Keep in mind that future iOS updates could change how Shortcuts work, potentially affecting this setup.

Here is a screen recording outlining the shortcuts visually

Here is the shortcut link for the module that checks
https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/2d43fbf3540649ac866ceb118d78d1b4

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Context matters in design. Just because a tool didn't work in a given context, it doesn't mean that tool isn't useful. It probably means that we aren't understanding the context well enough.

If something isn't working in your design (eg. a sign up form has high drop off rate), try to get as many contexts and perspectives as possible from users' sides

meaning, try to understand
1. the users you are designing for
2. the product that you have
3. the different environments your product and users might be existing in
4. What else exists in the market

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