The Elisi home screen
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- Select the ellipsis in the top menu to choose which feature pages appear there, including To-dos, Notes, Habits, Mood, and Expenses.
- Pin frequently used custom lists to the top menu. Open the list details and select Show in navigation bar.
- AI task analysis: When a task is overdue, an AI prompt may appear below it. Select the prompt and describe the difficulty you encountered to get suggestions for moving forward.
- AI conversation: Ask AI to create items, plan your schedule, edit existing plans, or suggest improvements.
Quick introduction
What is Elisi?
Elisi: Start with the end in mind and focus on your goals
A different way to plan
When designing Elisi, we wanted to break the cycle of “wanting to change → making a plan → not completing it → giving up.” We wanted to help people create flexible, self-directed goals that do not become another source of pressure, but instead help turn intention into action.
- Start with the end in mind: Begin with a goal and imagine the outcome with confidence.
- Focus on the present: Give your attention to the specific thing in front of you without distraction.
- Enjoy the process: Keep your actions flexible and appreciate each step instead of being discouraged by setbacks.
From GTD to a goal tree: structure with flexibility
Where traditional planning can fall short
Traditional list-based planning can look logical but still leave gaps. One study cited by this guide says that plans based on lists of tasks can have a high failure rate. Time and attention are valuable. Without a clear map of actions, energy can be wasted figuring out what to do, leading to disappointing results and self-blame about not being disciplined enough.
Elisi's approach
Elisi goes beyond a traditional GTD task list with a goal map that can cover different areas of life. It combines flexible planning with structured organization. Manage individual items, track progress on several goals, review your overall goal tree, and adjust how goals are broken down or combined.
A goal tree puts SMART principles into practice
Elisi's goal tree makes the SMART framework concrete and adaptable. Break each item into specific steps, then adjust them as circumstances change so your actions stay connected to your current goals.
If life feels disorganized, use the goal tree to place each item in a larger structure. This can help clarify your direction, focus on what matters, and regain your attention.
If you do not know how to start a task, use the goal tree to break down the obstacle into possible approaches. Find a small, specific next step you can try.
Avoid bad plans and make workable ones
Elisi's structure helps you notice plans that are vague, unrealistic, inflexible, or missing a clear goal. If an item does not fit anywhere in the structure, consider whether it is connected to your goal. Build clear, actionable plans that help you move forward with confidence.
Your personal growth system
Elisi is more than a tool; it is a personal growth system you can shape around your own pace. As you use it, you can learn more about how you work, manage tasks more intentionally, and decide how to use Elisi to reach personal goals. Use one app to organize different parts of your life in one place.
Get started
Elisi is designed to feel simple from the start. You do not need to build lists or categories first. You can begin by saying something to AI.
Step 1: Download Elisi and sign in
Search for Elisi in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or another app store, or open next.elisiapp.com to use the web app. After you register and sign in, your data syncs across your devices.
Step 2: Say something to AI
Open the AI assistant and type or say something like:
“I need to submit a proposal, reply to emails, and go to the gym tonight. Can you help me schedule it?”
In a few seconds, AI can understand the context, identify the key details, create task cards, and place them in your schedule. You do not need to create lists or categories first or enter the times yourself.
Step 3: Review your weekly plan
Open the Planner page to see your week. You can:
- Drag tasks to adjust their times and put important work during your most productive hours.
- Add reminders so you do not forget.
- Move unfinished tasks to the following week instead of blaming yourself.
Step 4: Capture ideas in Notes
Save an idea, meeting note, or anything else you want to remember in Notes. Link each note to a date, list, or goal, then find it again with search.
Step 5: Create habits and check in
Choose the days of the week you want to check in and how many check-ins you need each day. Habits appear in your weekly plan. Streaks and the monthly view help you see your progress over time.
Step 6: Turn long-term direction into goals and milestones
Turn an aspiration into an actionable goal, then break it into milestones and adjustable steps. Tasks, habits, and notes can belong to a goal, giving your daily actions a direction.
Step 7: Review each week and adjust
At the weekend, take a few minutes to review what you completed. Ask AI to create a weekly summary, then plan the next week. Statistics can help you notice energy trends and tasks you tend to postpone. Use them to understand yourself, not to judge yourself.
When you are ready to explore more
- Tree structure: Organize projects in an unlimited hierarchy. Reorder, collapse, expand, or move multiple items.
- Cross-device sync: Elisi syncs across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and the web. Offline edits merge automatically.
- WeChat assistant: Turn a WeChat conversation into a personal assistant. Create, find, and complete items through chat.
More features
Structure your plans and stay in control
Elisi's structure makes planning more efficient. In list view, add child items to a project, including sub-goals, tasks, notes, habits, moods, or expenses. This helps make each step actionable while keeping your goals in focus.
Structured planning can support almost any goal, whether it is related to work, study, health, an annual plan, or a lifelong aspiration. An unlimited hierarchy lets you plan from tomorrow to the future you imagine.
Manage your week with a clear weekly view
Daily planning can feel too detailed, while monthly planning can feel too broad. A week is a useful time frame for planning and taking action. Elisi's week view makes your schedule easy to scan. Review and refine your goal tree each week, then use desktop widgets to check daily tasks at a glance.
Plan intelligently and adjust tasks
Drag tasks in the week view to reschedule them. Elisi AI can offer suggestions based on your schedule to help organize each day. If you do not finish a task, move it to the next week with one action. Take your time; you do not have to complete everything perfectly.
Review and keep improving
Statistics for your lists give you a clearer view of your work and study. Use detailed feedback to adjust your approach and improve your plan. Elisi can suggest next steps based on your progress. AI can also help you review your week or month and refine your actions.
A smooth experience with sync
Elisi has a clean design, eight theme colors, dark mode, and support for multiple devices with global sync, so you can use it wherever you are.
Limited-time launch offer
At the time this guide was written, Elisi was offering a promotion for the new version. Scan the QR code to contact the assistant and claim a one-month membership trial. Follow the Elisi Goals Plan account on WeChat for additional offers, including a discounted lifetime membership: CNY 198, reduced from CNY 660.
Frequently asked questions
Q: I created a habit but cannot find it. Why?
A: Habits without selected check-in days do not appear in the Planner. Link the habit to a list or goal. It may also be outside its active week; select Today in the upper-right corner.
Q: Where are tasks created by AI?
A: AI-created tasks appear in your schedule and lists. Open the Planner to view, edit, or change their relationships.
Q: Does Elisi share my data?
A: No. Elisi says it does not share your data with third parties.
Q: Do I need to pay to use Elisi?
A: Elisi provides its main feature set for free. Paid features are for users who need more advanced management. See the Membership page for details.
Q: How do I change the language?
A: Elisi follows your system language by default. You can also change it in Settings. Elisi supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, German, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Turkish.
Q: How can I send a suggestion?
A: Select Submit feedback in the left menu, or contact the Elisi assistant on WeChat at elisielisi.